Forty-four years after the Old Dominion announced its iconic "Virginia is for Lovers" campaign, we delve into the slogan's history to find out whether the Commonwealth is actually more hospitable to love than other locales.

The state's progressive governor forms a commission on LGBT travel.

It's near impossible to measure the exact influence a slogan has on getting tourists to a destination, but Virginia is certainly making the most of its catchphrase by getting small businesses onboard and creating revenue opportunities.

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From mountains to seashores, Virginia has many facets, but these scenes provide a closer look at what makes Virginia so special.

Quincy's Gap is located in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia!