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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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| 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 |
