Tall Tales
State Nicknames
Traditions
Landmarks
Sweet Treats
100

This large, hairy creature is said to live in the snowy mountains of the Himalayas.

The Abominable Snowman

100

This state is known as the “First State” because it was the first to ratify the U.S. Constitution.

Deleware

100

Every year, people gather to watch a large ball drop in Times Square.

NYE

100

This famous New York City building was once the tallest in the world and is known for its pointed top and observation deck.

Empire State Building

100

This popular fair dessert is made from fried batter, covered in powdered sugar, and often served warm.

Funnel Cake

200

This man became famous for traveling across America planting apple trees and is often pictured carrying a cooking pot on his head.

Johnny Appleseed

200

This state is nicknamed the “Empire State.”

NY

200

On this day, people often enjoy heart-shaped candy, flowers, and romantic dinners.

Valentines Day

200

This massive bridge in San Francisco is known for its tall orange towers and is often covered in fog.

Golden Gate Bridge

200

This fluffy, colorful treat is made by spinning heated sugar into thin strands.

Cotton Candy

300

This mysterious, hairy creature is said to live in the forests and leave behind enormous footprints.

Big Foot

300

This state is known as the “Old Dominion.”

VA

300

Families across the country decorate eggs, have egg hunts, and wait for a special bunny to visit.

Easter

300

The presidents home and office.

The White House
300

This campfire treat is made with chocolate and a toasted marshmallow sandwiched between graham crackers.

S'mores

400

This giant lumberjack from American folklore was said to be so large that he needed a giant blue ox as his companion and is closely associated with Minnesota.

Paul Bunyan

400

This state is known as the “Keystone State.”

PA

400

This annual New York City event features enormous character-shaped balloons, marching bands, and floats traveling through Manhattan.

Macys Thanksgiving Day Parade

400

This tall tower in Seattle, Washington, was built for the 1962 World's Fair and has a flying-saucer-shaped top.

Space Needle

400

This Italian dessert is a crispy pastry shell filled with sweet, creamy cheese filling

Cannoli

500

This spooky rides a horse through the night in Sleepy Hollow

Headless Horseman

500

This state is called the “Old Line State.”

Maryland

500

Every New Year's Day, Philadelphia celebrates with a famous parade featuring colorful costumes, string bands, elaborate performances, and comic routines.

Mummers Day Parade

500

This famous landmark in Missouri is a giant stainless-steel structure shaped like a curved rainbow, standing along the Mississippi River.

Gateway Arch (St. Louis Arch)

500

This famous snack cake has a golden sponge cake outside and a sweet, creamy filling inside.

Twinkies

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