100+ US States Trivia Questions

Embark on a thrilling journey through the United States with US States Trivia! Discover fascinating facts, quirky state nicknames, and historical gems as you test your knowledge. From towering mountains to sparkling lakes, challenge yourself and friends in this adventure of geography, history, and fun discoveries across all 50 states!


US States Trivia

Did you know these fun facts?

  • Alaska is so large that it’s bigger than the next three largest states (Texas, California, and Montana) combined.
  • Kentucky has more bourbon barrels aging in warehouses than it has residents—over 10 million barrels in total.
  • Washington is the only U.S. state named after a U.S. President (George Washington).

US States Trivia Questions and Answers

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Which state is known as the “Heart of Dixie”?Alabama
In which state was the first Mardi Gras in the United States celebrated (in 1703)?Alabama
Which is the largest state by land area in the United States?Alaska
In which state is the capital city (Juneau) accessible only by boat or plane?Alaska
Which state’s official nickname is the “Grand Canyon State”?Arizona
Which southwestern state is home to the Saguaro cactus in its Sonoran Desert region?Arizona
Which state is nicknamed the “Natural State”?Arkansas
In which state can you find Crater of Diamonds State Park, the only active public diamond mine in the U S.?Arkansas
Which state is home to Mount Whitney, the highest point in the contiguous United States?California
In which state is Death Valley, the hottest place in North America, located?California
Which state is known as the “Centennial State”?Colorado
Which state has more 14,000-foot peaks (called “Fourteeners”) than any other?Colorado
Which New England state is known as the “Constitution State”?Connecticut
In which state was the first U.S. cookbook, American Cookery by Amelia Simmons, published in 1796?Connecticut
Which state is known as “The First State” for being the first to ratify the U.S. Constitution?Delaware
Which U S state is the second-smallest by area, larger only than Rhode Island?Delaware
Which state is nicknamed the “Sunshine State”?Florida
In which state would you find the southernmost point in the continental U.S., located in Key West?Florida
Which state is known as the “Peach State”?Georgia
Which state is home to the busiest airport in the world, Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport?Georgia
Which state is the only one made up entirely of islands?Hawaii
Which state was the 50th to join the Union, completing the current roster of 50 states?Hawaii
Which state is famously associated with potatoes, especially in the Snake River Plain?Idaho
In which state can you find the City of Rocks National Reserve, popular among rock climbers?Idaho
Which state is home to the city that hosted the first skyscraper, the Home Insurance Building?Illinois
Which state is nicknamed the “Prairie State”?Illinois
Which state is known as the “Hoosier State”?Indiana
In which state is the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, home of the Indy 500?Indiana
Which state is often referred to as the “Hawkeye State”?Iowa
In which state would you find the Field of Dreams movie site near Dyersville?Iowa
Which state is known as the “Sunflower State”?Kansas
Which state has a city named Dodge City, known as a legendary frontier cowtown?Kansas
Which state is home to the famous horse race known as the Kentucky Derby?Kentucky
In which state is Mammoth Cave National Park, the longest known cave system in the world?Kentucky
Which state is known as the “Pelican State”?Louisiana
Which state is home to the oldest continuously operating streetcar in the world (the St. Charles Streetcar)?Louisiana
Which state is the easternmost in the contiguous United States?Maine
Which state produces about 90% of the nation’s lobster supply?Maine
Which state is known as the “Old Line State”?Maryland
Which state is home to the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis?Maryland
Which state is known as the “Bay State”?Massachusetts
In which state did the Pilgrims land at Plymouth Rock in 1620?Massachusetts
Which state consists of two peninsulas commonly called the Upper and Lower Peninsulas?Michigan
In which state does a floating post office deliver mail to ships on the Detroit River?Michigan
Which state is nicknamed the “Land of 10,000 Lakes”?Minnesota
In which state was the Mall of America established, one of the largest shopping malls in the U.S.?Minnesota
Which state is named after the longest river in the United States that flows along its western boundary?Mississippi
Which state is known as the “Magnolia State”?Mississippi
Which Midwestern state is known as the “Show Me State”?Missouri
In which state can you visit the Gateway Arch in St. Louis, the tallest man-made monument in the U.S.?Missouri
Which state is nicknamed the “Treasure State”?Montana
In which state can you visit Glacier National Park, famous for its rugged mountain scenery?Montana
Which state is known as the “Cornhusker State”?Nebraska
Which state is home to Chimney Rock, a famous landmark along the Oregon Trail?Nebraska
Which state is the driest in the U.S., with the lowest annual rainfall?Nevada
Which state shares Lake Tahoe along its border with California?Nevada
Which state is known as the “Granite State”?New Hampshire
In which state is Mount Washington, famous for extremely high wind speeds, located?New Hampshire
Which state is known as the “Garden State”?New Jersey
In which state was the first boardwalk in the U.S., established in Atlantic City?New Jersey
Which state is known as the “Land of Enchantment”?New Mexico
In which state is Carlsbad Caverns National Park, known for its vast limestone chambers?New Mexico
Which state is home to the most populous city in the United States?New York
Which state is known as the “Empire State”?New York
Which state is known as the “Tar Heel State”?North Carolina
In which state did the Wright brothers achieve the first successful powered flight, at Kitty Hawk?North Carolina
Which state is known as the “Peace Garden State”?North Dakota
In which state is Theodore Roosevelt National Park, named after a conservation-focused U S president?North Dakota
Which state is nicknamed the “Buckeye State”?Ohio
In which state is the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland located?Ohio
Which state is known as the “Sooner State”?Oklahoma
In which state can you visit the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum in Oklahoma City?Oklahoma
Which state is home to Crater Lake, the deepest lake in the United States?Oregon
Which state is known as the “Beaver State”?Oregon
Which state is known as the “Keystone State”?Pennsylvania
In which state is the Liberty Bell, a symbol of American independence, located?Pennsylvania
Which is the smallest state by area in the United States?Rhode Island
Which state is known as the “Ocean State”?Rhode Island
Which state is known as the “Palmetto State”?South Carolina
In which state were the first shots of the Civil War fired at Fort Sumter?South Carolina
Which state is home to Mount Rushmore, featuring four presidents carved into granite?South Dakota
Which state is known as the “Mount Rushmore State”?South Dakota
Which state is known as the “Volunteer State”?Tennessee
In which state is Great Smoky Mountains National Park, the most visited national park in the U.S.?Tennessee
Which state is the second largest by both area and population in the U.S.?Texas
Which state is known as the “Lone Star State”?Texas
Which state is known as the “Beehive State”?Utah
In which state is the Great Salt Lake, the largest saltwater lake in the Western Hemisphere?Utah
Which state is the leading producer of maple syrup in the United States?Vermont
Which state is known as the “Green Mountain State”?Vermont
Which state is home to Jamestown, the first permanent English settlement in what became the U.S.?Virginia
Which state is known as the “Old Dominion”?Virginia
Which state is named after the first U.S. president?Washington
In which state is Mount Rainier, a prominent stratovolcano, located?Washington
Which state is known as the “Mountain State”?West Virginia
In which state is Harpers Ferry, a key strategic location during the Civil War, located?West Virginia
Which state is known as “America’s Dairyland” for its cheese production?Wisconsin
In which state did the modern ice cream sundae reportedly originate in Two Rivers?Wisconsin
Which state is the least populous in the United States?Wyoming
In which state was Yellowstone National Park, the first national park in the world, primarily established?Wyoming
Which state is named after the longest river in the United States, the Missouri River?Missouri
Which state is home to Mount McKinley (officially Denali), the highest peak in North America?Alaska
In which state would you find Los Angeles, the second-most populous city in the United States?California
Which state is known as the “Land of Lincoln,” honoring the 16th U.S. President, Abraham Lincoln?Illinois

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