I think Virginia is beautiful. But if I lived in the northeast, I might also consider Vermont. Feels like the sort of place that'd be tolerant and open-minded and pretty, too. Assuming you like snowy winters.

I like the idea of retiring in the Pacific northwest. When I get through with med school in four years, we're going to look seriously at moving up there for me to do internship/residency (assuming I make it that far). I gotta get away from the Texas heat/drought and Bible-thumping conservatism.