1. Virginia Is Not A “State” It’s A Commonwealth, And Virginians Won’t Ever Let You Forget It
Virginia isn’t just a state, it’s also a commonwealth. You know this, and you don’t mind being the “commonwealth police” whenever someone isn’t sure.
2. You Can’t Just Tell Someone You’re From Virginia—You Have To Be Specific
Virginians like to include a little geography into their description of where they live. You wouldn’t just say, “Virginia” and leave it at that. You’d go a step further and include the exact location: central, northern, Hampton Roads … you get the idea.
3. Every Virginian Has Taken The Class Field Trip To Colonial Williamsburg
Just like you can’t get through elementary school without going to a dance, you can’t avoid the obligatory class field trip to Colonial Williamsburg. Seeing the historic homes and costumes were fun at the time, but now you only want to see a re-enactment if you’re absolutely forced to. What can you say: You had a lot of history lessons as a kid.
4. Thankfully, A Trip To Busch Gardens Was Always A Part Of Your Summer, Too
A few miles from Williamsburg, Busch Gardens was the theme park to end all theme parks when you were younger. Yes, you took a dare to ride the biggest coaster—and it was worth it.
5. No Walls Can Contain A Virginian For Long
Who can stay inside when there is so much to do outdoors in Virginia. From mountain biking in George Washington National Forest, sunbathing on Virginia Beach, hiking Old Rag Mountain—or really going for it on Molly’s Knob—there are a ton of ways that you can make the most of Virginia’s natural beauty and people here take full advantage!
6. Virginians Love To Express Themselves… With Custom Plates
Whether you’re on the I-95, or just cruising in your neighborhood, there’s one thing you’re bound to see: a personalized license plate. You’re not quite sure why here everyone loves them as much as they do, but it always makes for a fun decoding game at a red light.
7. There Is No Crab Shell So Hard A Virginian Can’t Crack It
A steamed, whole crab doesn’t intimidate you—you’re up for the mouthwatering challenge. You know how to crack open a shell just so, and you’re never struggling with a wooden hammer to get the job done. In fact, you can tell which crab you can get the most meat out of, just by looking at a pile of them on a tray.
8. And They’re Just As Good At Cracking Into An Oyster Shell
Did you know that Virginia is officially the East Coast capital for oysters? Of course you do. From the Rappahannock Oyster Company’s two outposts to the Urbanna Oyster Festival, you can’t get enough of this delicacy. We can’t blame you, either.
9. Road Trips In Virginia Are Really All About The Booze
Stunning road trips are plentiful in Virginia, especially ones like the Skyline Drive, Blue Ridge Parkway, and the Crooked Road. And since you’re always just a few more miles away from a winery or brewery—say, those on the Shenandoah Valley Wine Trail—it just makes sense that you would want to stop there, too.
10. Virginians Know Their Scenic Small Towns Put All Others To Shame
We’re sure the country is filled with lovely small towns, but Virginians are confident that the most charming ones can be found here – and they have the awards to prove it. But, you don’t need proof to know that Virginia’s small towns are a welcome escape from city life. If it were up to you, you’d rent a beach house on the coast every summer.
But the truth is, no matter the season, Virginians can’t imagine living anywhere else.
Did we miss anything? Tell us what you think is unique about Virginia in the comments below! 
