State Capitals
Among the 50 states, this Texas captial city is the farthest south in the contiguous United States
Austin
This year marked the official adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4th
1776
In celebration of this American holiday, 150 million hot dogs are consumed each year
July 4th
This state, the smallest in the country, takes less than an hour to drive across.
Rhode Island
Adopted in 1782, this bird with the scientific name Haliaeetus leucocephalus serves as the national emblem of the United States.
Bald Eagle
This capital city of Georgia is also known for hip hop from icons like OutKast and Ludacris.
Atlanta
On July 4, 1884 France officially presented this landmark to the United States
Statue of Liberty
Merriam-Webster definitively states that a hot dog is one of these, defined as two slices of bread or a split roll with a filling in between.
Sandwich
It isn't a state, but this federal district is nestled perfectly between Maryland and Virginia.
Washington, D.C.
This shaggy-furred mammal that can weigh up to 2,000 pounds and was sacred to many Native American tribes used to roam the U.S. plains in huge herds.
Bison/Buffalo
This capital city of New Mexico is the oldest in the United States, predating the nation itself
Santa Fe
This legendary Texas singer-songwriter has hosted a "picnic" in Austin, Texas every July 4th since 1973
Willie Nelson
The annual July 4th hot dog eating competition takes place at this iconic New York City amusement destination.
Coney Island
This mountain system stretches over 3,000 miles from New Mexico to the Brooks Range in Canada and Alaska.
Rocky Mountains
This 'g' word is a colloquial term for the large reptile found throughout the Southeastern U.S.
Gator
This capital city of Wyoming hosts Frontier Days, the world's largest outdoor rodeo and western celebration.
Cheyenne
American soul and R&B singer-songwriter known for "Ain't No Sunshine" and "Lean On Me"), born in Slab Fork, West Virginia on July 4, 1938
Bill Withers
This legendary competitive eater holds a world-record 17 titles at the Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest and over 50 global eating records with other foods, like pizza and chicken wings.
Joey Chestnut
This is the hottest place in the country, with temperatures up to 130*.
Death Valley, California
After President Nixon visited China in 1972, China gifted the US with two giant these
Pandas
This capital city of Maryland is home to the United States Naval Academy.
Annapolis
For an 1806 4th of July party, Thomas Jefferson's steward hired an extra servant to turn a crank to make this
Ice Cream
Astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin ate hot dogs on their historic 1969 trip to the moon on this mission.
Apollo 11
This iconic road covers 656 miles of California's coastline.
State Route 1 (Pacific Coast Highway/PCH)
Often called gentle "sea cows," these slow-moving marine mammals inhabit the coastal waters and warm springs of Florida.
Manatee