If you’re a proud resident of the Old Dominion, there are a few things that will always remind you of home. Whether it’s a certain song, landmark, or even a particular smell, fond memories are triggered of time spent in Virginia. No matter where you might live currently, stumbling upon any of the following things will immediately transport you back home:
- Winding country roads
kirybabe/flickr True Virginians know that some of the best scenery in the entire state can be admired from taking the scenic back roads.
- Covered bridges
James Walsh/flickr These unique landmarks can be found in other parts of the country, but they will always be synonymous with the landmarks of Virginia.
- Peanuts
Daniella Segura/flickr You could be at any cocktail party anywhere and the sight of peanuts will probably bring you right back to Virginia. You might even find yourself asking someone to “pass the Hubs!”
- The feel of crisp autumn air.
Judy Gallagher/flickr Fall is a beautiful season in any state, yet there’s something simply transformative about the fall foliage in Virginia. The effect of cool breeze through the changing leaves can take you right down memory lane.
- Passing through a small town
Doug Kerr/flickr No matter where you may be, the hospitality of a small town will certainly make you think of home.
- The smell of saltwater
Lindley Ashline/flickr Whether you spent your summers at Virginia Beach or somewhere along the Eastern Shore, chances are the smell of saltwater brings back only the finest memories.
- Trails through the woods
wanderingYew2/flickr Hiking through the woods is a shared experience of just about every Virginian.
- Train tracks
Kevin Schraer/flickr Whether it’s the sound of a passing train or just the tracks themselves, this sort of transportation is forever embedded in our state’s history.
- Morning fog
Bill Dickinson/flickr There’s nothing quite as picturesque as morning fog over the water.
- A vanity plate
Eli Christman/flickr If you spot a vanity plate, chances are you’ve found a fellow Virginian!
Which things remind you most of your experience in Virginia? Be sure to share them with us!
kirybabe/flickr
True Virginians know that some of the best scenery in the entire state can be admired from taking the scenic back roads.
James Walsh/flickr
These unique landmarks can be found in other parts of the country, but they will always be synonymous with the landmarks of Virginia.
Daniella Segura/flickr
You could be at any cocktail party anywhere and the sight of peanuts will probably bring you right back to Virginia. You might even find yourself asking someone to “pass the Hubs!”
Judy Gallagher/flickr
Fall is a beautiful season in any state, yet there’s something simply transformative about the fall foliage in Virginia. The effect of cool breeze through the changing leaves can take you right down memory lane.
Doug Kerr/flickr
No matter where you may be, the hospitality of a small town will certainly make you think of home.
Lindley Ashline/flickr
Whether you spent your summers at Virginia Beach or somewhere along the Eastern Shore, chances are the smell of saltwater brings back only the finest memories.
wanderingYew2/flickr
Hiking through the woods is a shared experience of just about every Virginian.
Kevin Schraer/flickr
Whether it’s the sound of a passing train or just the tracks themselves, this sort of transportation is forever embedded in our state’s history.
Bill Dickinson/flickr
There’s nothing quite as picturesque as morning fog over the water.
Eli Christman/flickr
If you spot a vanity plate, chances are you’ve found a fellow Virginian!
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