So you're thinking of getting a tattoo [1] of your home state. Maybe you're living abroad and wish to honor where you grew up, maybe you simply have so much pride for the place that shaped all your experiences, or maybe you just moved and love the new state you're in! Whatever the reason, we admire your decision. State tattoos are pretty damn cool, as evidenced by the 50 we rounded up. Take a look and enjoy — one of these may just inspire your future ink [2].

Alabama

Alaska

Arizona

Arkansas

California

Colorado

Connecticut

Delaware

Florida

Georgia

Hawaii

Idaho

Illinois

Indiana

Iowa

Kansas

Kentucky

Louisiana

Maine

Maryland

Massachusetts

Michigan

Minnesota

Mississippi

Missouri

Montana

Nebraska

Nevada

New Hampshire

New Jersey

New Mexico

New York

North Carolina

North Dakota

Ohio

Oklahoma

Oregon

Pennsylvania

Rhode Island

South Carolina

South Dakota

Tennessee

Texas

Utah

Vermont

Virginia

Washington

West Virginia

Wisconsin

Wyoming