Fifty Nifty States
America Before Wi-Fi
Only in America
American Icons
Potpourri
100

Peaches and “Georgia on My Mind” all point to this state.

Georgia

100

In 1776, the American colonies declared independence from this country.

Great Britain

100

This championship game is famous for football, commercials, halftime performances, and excessive amounts of dip.

Super Bowl

100

France gave the United States this towering New York landmark.

Statue of Liberty

200

This state is known for cowboys, barbecue, the Alamo, and insisting that everything is bigger there.

Texas

200

This first U.S. president appears on the $1 bill.

George Washington

200

This shopping day follows Thanksgiving and was once known for chaotic early-morning crowds.

Black Friday

200

This bird appears on the Great Seal of the United States.

bald eagle

300

This is the only state named after a U.S. president.

Washington

300

This Founding Father appears on the $100 bill despite never becoming president.

Benjamin Franklin

300

Peanuts and Cracker Jack are famously associated with this American pastime.

baseball

300

This finger-pointing character famously says, “I Want You.”

Uncle Sam

400

Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, and Utah meet at this appropriately named landmark.

Four Corners

400

The Declaration of Independence was adopted in this Pennsylvania city.

Philadelphia

400

This warehouse retailer is known for bulk products, free samples, and an inexpensive hot dog combo.

Costco

400

Introduced in 1959, this doll has been an astronaut, doctor, pilot, and presidential candidate.

Barbie

500

Every state has a two-house legislature except this rebellious overachiever.

Nebraska

500

This Texas-based roadside chain is known for brisket, clean restrooms, and a beaver mascot.

Buc-ee’s

500

This American motorcycle company is associated with open highways, leather jackets, and a distinctive engine sound.

Harley-Davidson

500

This tongue-twisting word officially describes a 250th anniversary.

semiquincentennial