States
Famous for Oranges, Alligators, and is home to the happiest place on Earth.
Florida
This Florida city is home to Florida State University and is closer to Georgia than Miami.
Tallahassee, Florida
Brooklyn Bridge, Statue of Liberty, and the Empire State Building.
New York City
Stretching from Louisiana to Minnesota, it is the longest north-to-south river in the United States.
Mississippi River
In this region, menu items may include shrimp and grits, fried chicken, collard greens, and soul food.
The South
If you're rooting for the Red Sox, studying at Harvard, or hear folks talking about "clam chowda," you might be in this state.
Massachusetts
Its name is associated with a bird fire rising from the ashes, which fits perfectly for this desert capital city of nearly 2 million people.
Phoenix, Arizona
Its landmarks include:
The Golden Gate Bridge, Fisherman's Wharf, and Presidio.
San Francisco
The faces of four presidents are carved into the rock of this South Dakota mountain.
Mt. Rushmore
This region's food includes deep-dish pizza, Skyline Chili, coney dogs, and tater tot hotdish.
The Midwest
It is the birthplace of Target, home of the Vikings, and is known for having the largest shopping mall in America.
Minnesota
It's Abraham Lincoln's birthplace and the Simpson family's hometown.
Springfield, Illinois
Its landmarks include:
Sears Tower, The Bean, Wrigley Field
Chicago
Niagara Falls
Try the lobstah rolls, dollar pizza slices, bagels, and cheesesteaks in this region.
The Northeast
This state is known for its volcanoes, affinity for SPAM, and hula dancers, and was also the site of the attack on Pearl Harbor.
Hawaii
This capital city is one mile above sea level and at the foothills of the Rocky Mountains. It is famous for weed and craft beer.
Denver, Colorado
Its landmarks include:
Caesars Palace, Bellagio, The Strip
Las Vegas
Known for its sweeping views, orange rocks, and grand size, it is a must-see when visiting the Southwest.
Americans in this region love their chile verde, but they also love bison steaks and Rocky Mountain oysters.
The West or Mountain West
The state is divided into two sections. The lower half looks like an oven mitt and is well known for cars and the Wolverines football, whereas the upper half is known as the "Upper Peninsula" or "UP" to locals.
Michigan
Despite hosting the 1996 Summer Olympics, the city is home to the busiest airport in the world and is the birthplace of MLK, Chick-fil-A, Waffle House, and Coca-Cola.
Atlanta, Georgia
Its landmarks include:
Space Needle, Pike Place Market, Amazon HQ
Seattle
Opened in 1955, this California attraction is
world-famous yet dwarfed by its much larger Florida version.
Disneyland
In this region, grab yourself a coffee. Save some room for the clam chowder in breadbolls, cheeseburgers, and street tacos.
The West Coast or Pacific