City livin’ is something special, especially in Virginia. But these pictures of rural Virginia might tempt you to move somewhere with fewer buildings on the horizon. Luckily in our state, this can be achieved with just a quick drive. In case you needed any further convincing of the sheer beauty that is rural Virginia, we’ve compiled a collection of truly stunning shots.

  1. This pastoral haven in Cedar Run.

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  1. Peaceful cattle in Barboursville

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  1. An incredible sky over Brandy Station

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  1. Wildflowers scattered along the median of Route 29 near Ruckersville

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  1. A stunning scene of Lake Moomaw

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  1. Virginia’s countryside in the fall

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  1. An idyllic pasture scene in Warrenton

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  1. The breathtaking view from Jump Mountain

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  1. The wooded areas, beautiful even in the depths of winter

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  1. Fields of gold in Shenandoah

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  1. Early light shining on Cedar Creek

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  1. Fog rolling in on the Appalachian range

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  1. A canopy of poplar trees

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  1. A full moon rising over the quiet countryside.

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  1. The happiest daffodils in the world

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  1. Early springtime at Old Rag

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  1. Sunrise in Chincoteague

Scott Horvath/flickr

  1. Leesburg in the early morning light

Will Fisher/flickr

What do you love most about rural Virginia? Share with us in the comments below!

Lindley Ashline/flickr

K.G.Hawes/flickr

VDOT/flickr

Gene/flickr

Scott Teresi/flickr

A. Drauglis/flickr

Lockwood McLaughlin/Facebook

Karan Jain/flickr

Rob Shenk/flickr

Jimmy Emmerson/flickr

Bob Mical/flickr

smilla4/flickr

woodleywonderworks/flickr

Scott Horvath/flickr

Will Fisher/flickr

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