8 Amazing Virginia Foods To Try And Where To Find Them - TravelAwaits.com

By Jill Dutton | 

Virginia’s foods are as varied as the state’s landscapes. Each region of the state -- from the Chesapeake Bay and the Coastal Plain to the Blue Ridge Mountains and the Appalachian Plateau -- produces its own delicious specialties. Seafood is at the top of the list, of course -- oysters and crab are abundant in the Chesapeake Bay -- but Virginia is known for beef production, too. You’ll also find lots of local produce, including peanuts, artichokes, and blackberries, plus Southern favorites like pimento cheese and fried chicken.

On your next trip to Virginia, be sure to indulge in some of the foods the state does best. READ MORE