The 22 Best Decisions You Can Make In Virginia

If you've made the great decision to live in Virginia, you're off to an incredible start. You've made your home in a place with four gorgeous seasons, endless activities, a rich history, lively culture, and some of the most beautiful views in the whole world. Here are some additional great choices that will amplify your experience in the Old Dominion on a day-to-day basis.

1. Making sure you've got a solid pair of walking shoes...you've got places to go and people to see!

2. Witnessing as many sunsets as possible

3. Strolling the pristine shores of Chincoteague

4. Picking and eating delicious fresh fruit

5. Spending time along Skyline Drive

6. Taking a dip in a refreshing mountain swimming hole

7. Enjoying a round of Rappahannock oysters...

8...or fresh Chesapeake Bay crabcakes

9. Grilling out by campfire in the Shenandoah Valley

10. Experiencing boot-stomping bluegrass at the Floyd Country Store

11. Paddling along creeks and rivers

12. Seeing where it all began at historic Jamestown

13. Stopping to see the iconic roadside attractions

14. Visiting your local farmers market

15. Enjoying a picnic by Smith Mountain Lake

16. Baking a pie from scratch using delicious Virginia apples

17. Meandering through botanical gardens and parks

18. Furnishing your home with authentic Virginia antiques

19. Marveling at the spectacular mountain views

20. Spending a lovely afternoon at a nearby state park

21. Strolling through a small town

22. Stargazing, and thanking those lucky stars you live in Virginia!

These are just some of the incredible ways to celebrate the best decision of all: living life in beautiful Virginia. And now we'd love to hear from you! What would you add to this list?

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