Pie lovers rejoice! December 1st, for some, is National Pie Day -- what a better way to celebrate than taking a virtual road trip across the good ol' U, S, of A to appreciate all the delicious pies in every state? Of course nothing beats the classic warm apple pie, but take a look at some extraordinary pie places out there that are serving up old favorites as well as new creations:

*National Pie Day has been celebrated on several different dates throughout history, including December 1st and January 23rd. Not the worst holiday to celebrate twice...if you know what we mean --

West

1. California, The Pie Hole  (Sweet & Savory)

2. Oregon, Divine Pie (Gluten & Dairy Free)

3. Washington, Dahlia Bakery 

4. Nevada, Michael Mina (Savory)

5. Idaho, Pie Hut

6. Utah, Morrison Meat Pies (Savory)

7. Montana, Loula’s

8. Wyoming, The Pie Lady

9. Colorado, Mermaids Bakery

(photo credit: yelp.com, Mini Cherry Pies, Mermaids Bakery, Colorado)

Southwest

10. Arizona, Iowa Café

11. New Mexico, Pie-O-Neer

12. Texas, Blue Bonnet Café (Pie Happy Hour)

13. Oklahoma, Pioneer Pies

(photo credit: roadfood.com, Coconut Creme Pie, Blue Bonnet Cafe, Texas)

Midwest

14. North Dakota, Lapp’s Bakery

15. South Dakota, Bobkat’s Purple Pie Place 

16. Nebraska, FarmHouse Café and Bakery

17. Kansas, The Upper Crust Pie Bakery (Mini Pies)

(photo credit: uppercrustbakery.com, Assorted Mini Pies, Upper Crust Bakery, Kansas)

18. Minnesota, The Aroma Pie Shop

19. Iowa, Kathy’s Pies

20. Missouri, A Slice of Pie

21. Wisconsin, Upper Krust Pie Shop (Sweet & Savory)

22. Illinois, Hoosier Mama Pie Company (Pie Pops)

(photo credit: chicago.grubstreet.com, Assorted Fruit Filled Pops, Hoosier Mama Pie Company, Illinois)

23. Indiana, Homemade Ice Cream and Pie Kitchen (Ice Cream)

24. Michigan, Achatz Pies

25. Ohio, Just Pies 

Southeast

26. Virginia, Mom’s Apple Pie Company

27. West Virginia, Almost Heaven Desserts

28. North Carolina, Scratch

29. South Carolina, 3.14 Pies ("Designer Pies")

(photo credit: travelandleisure.com, Blackberry Cabernet Pie, 3.14 Pies, South Carolina)

30. Georgia, Yesterday Café

31. Florida, Kermit’s Key West Key Lime Shoppe

32. Kentucky, Whistle Stop Restaurant

33. Tennessee, Litton’s Market and Restaurant

34. Alabama, Pie Lab (Sweet & Savory)

(photo credit: pielab.org, Snickerdoodle Pie, Pie Lab, Alabama)

35. Mississippi, The Pie Folks

36. Arkansas, Charlotte’s Eats and Sweets

37. Louisiana, Strawn’s Eat Shop

Northeast

38. Maine, Quietside Café 

39. New Hampshire, Lou’s Restaurant and Bakery

40. Massachusetts, Petsi Pies (Sweet & Savory)

(photo credit: flickr.com, Apple Pie, Petsi Pies, Massachusetts)

41. Vermont, Vermont Mystic Pie Company (Pre-Packaged)

42. Rhode Island, Schartner Farms

43. Connecticut, Michele’s Pies

44. New York, Bubby’s

(photo credit: freefoodboston.wordpress.com, Crumble Pie, Bubby's, New York)

45. New Jersey, Country Pie Factory

46. Delaware, Corner Bistro

47. Pennsylvania, Lancaster Central Market

48. Maryland, Best Pie Company

Non-Contiguous US

49. Alaska, Village Inn

50. Hawaii, The Right Slice (Non-Traditional)

(photo credit: rightslice.com, Macadamia Pie, The Right Slice, Hawaii)