I've been fortunate enough to live in northern California, Tennessee, and most of my life in CT.

I'll take the colonial style herritage of New England hands down. 100 year old oaks surrounding large houses and barns. The diversity and color of the seasons, and hilly terrain spattered with lakes. Plus in CT it's about an hour to the beach, and 2 hours to ski.

I'd even move into VT or NH if a good offer or opportunity came along.