The signs proclaim CT as home of the pizza capital of U.S., foodie capital of New England, and submarine and basketball capitals of the world.

"Welcome to Connecticut, home of the pizza capital of the United States" on I-95 and I-84 from NY "Welcome to Connecticut, home of the submarine capital of the world" on I-95 from RI "Welcome to ...

They’re especially scenic in autumn — New England is the world’s unofficial leaf-peeping capital — and offer great adventures in winter, when they transform into skiing resorts.