Surrounded by stereotypes about golden retrievers, white picket fences, and snobby people that pronounce words very interestingly, New England is one-of-a-kind and nothing will change that. These five states will make you fall in love with their natural beauty, history, and the overall feeling you have while in this Northeast region of the United States.

1. You have gone hiking, kayaking, camping, or skiing about 10,000 times throughout your childhood.

At least once every summer your dad would drag you into the middle of the woods for a weekend and have you fend for yourself.

2. You plan your seasons around sports.

We pride ourselves in our sports team, and each season brings us a new sport.

3. Also, our seasons are 150 percent better than any other region in the United States, or world possibly.

We have the most beautiful autumns you'll ever see, our winters are always white, and our springs bring tulips galore.

4. Family gatherings normally involve doing something outside: like picking apples, blueberries, or pumpkins.

I don't know why this is such a popular past time in New England, but it is.

5. You have a natural, never-ending craving for Dunkin Donuts.

It's not America that runs on Dunkin, it's New England.

6. Don’t even get us started about our clam chowder or lobster rolls.

We have the best seafood in the country hands down. They even named chowder after us.

7. You live for beach days in Cape Cod, the Vineyard, or Nantucket.

There's nothing quite like spending days on out the Cape or the Vineyard.

8. Deer.

They are everywhere: yards, roads, dining rooms...yes, dining rooms.

9. You mostly liked grew up on a street with no lights and a lot of potholes.

The reason everyone drives Suburbans and Jeeps is because we have to navigate the dark and windy narrow roads in the pitch black dark of night.

10. When it’s 10 degrees in February, you have to resist the urge to wear a sundress, because let’s be real, this is warm to us.

This is warm to us, seriously.

11. The amount of “haunted places” and stories that are about your town, have you question your safety.

With old towns come many old story, especially when they're typically historic towns. So a lot of ghost stories to go around.

12. Yes, you actually say “wicked."

It's a thing, so don't tell me otherwise.

13. You can drive through 5 states all in one day, and still have time left over.

New England is compromised of five small states, so you can drive through all, stop in a place in each, and still have time to get home for dinner

14. No amount of snow will keep you locked inside.

We have things to do, and snow isn't going to stop that.

15. You’re senior class trip probably had something to do with Six Flags New England.

The only amusement park that a lot of us have for miles.

16. You feel the need to be around the ocean at all times, and even if you are landlocked in Vermont or New Hampshire, the coast is only a few hours away.

Another good thing about the small size of the state is that no matter where you are you can access the beach, and the mountains.

17. You own either one or both of these shoes:

Bean boots and bean slippers are the only two shoes that you will ever need to own, trust me.

18. We don’t say words weirdly; you do.

Again, don't question or complain about our accent. It's wicked awesome.

19. Don’t hold your breath waiting for a stranger to say some kind words to you, because it’s probably not going to happen.

It's not like we're intentionally mean to people, we just don't say hello to strangers and mind our own business generally.

20. You’re always correcting and offended when people talk about New England stereotypes.

People just don't understand, and they never will.

21. Lighthouses.

Probably one of New England signature trademarks are the lighthouses, and they are gorgeous.

22. There is no other place in the world where you would want to live.

New England is one of a kind, and will always hold a special place in my heart.