The Average American Has Visited 12 US States — How Many Have You Been To?

Here's the first one: Ever been to Alabama? It's the birthplace of the Civil Rights Movement. The city of Montgomery was where Rosa Parks famously refused to give up her bus seat, sparking the Montgomery Bus Boycott and igniting a pivotal moment in the fight for civil rights.

Have you traveled to Alaska at least once? Alaska is home to the tallest mountain in North America. Mount Denali, formerly known as Mount McKinley, reaches a height of 20,310 feet (6,194 meters) above sea level.

How about Arizona? The Grand Canyon, one of the world's most famous natural wonders, is located in Arizona.

Ever visited Arkansas? Crater of Diamonds State Park in Arkansas is the only place in the world where you can mine for diamonds as a recreational activity.

Ever been to California? California is home to Silicon Valley, the global center for technology and innovation.

Have you traveled to Colorado before? Colorado contains the highest paved road in North America, reaching an altitude of 14,130 feet (4,307 meters) at the top of Mount Evans.

How about Connecticut? The first ever written constitution in the world, the Fundamental Orders, was adopted in Connecticut in 1639.

Ever visited Delaware? Delaware was the first state to ratify the United States Constitution, making it the first state of the Union.

Ever traveled to Florida? The Florida Everglades is the largest tropical wilderness of any kind in the U.S.

Have you traveled to Georgia? Georgia is known as the Peach State and is a major producer of peaches in the U.S.

Have you visited Hawaii yet? Hawaii is the only U.S. state made up entirely of islands. It's also home to the world's most active volcano, Kīlauea.

Ever traveled to Idaho? Shoshone Falls in Idaho is often referred to as the "Niagara of the West" and is higher than Niagara Falls.

How about Illinois? The world's first skyscraper, the Home Insurance Building, was constructed in Chicago, Illinois.

Ever been to Indiana? The Indy 500, held annually at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, is the largest single-day sporting event in the world.

Have you visited Iowa at least once? Iowa is known for its vast cornfields and is a major agricultural producer.

Kansas? Kansas is famous for its role in the Wild West and cowboy culture of the 19th century.

Have you traveled to Kentucky yet? Kentucky is renowned for its production of bourbon, often referred to as "America's native spirit."

Have you visited Louisiana at least once? New Orleans, Louisiana, is known for its vibrant music scene, especially jazz and blues.

How about Maine? Maine has the distinction of being the closest U.S. state to Africa.

What about Maryland? The Star-Spangled Banner, the national anthem of the United States, was written by Francis Scott Key during the Battle of Baltimore in Maryland.

Have you ever been to Massachusetts? The first Thanksgiving in the U.S. is believed to have taken place in Plymouth, Massachusetts, in 1621.

Have you ever been to Michigan? Michigan is home to the Great Lakes, containing more shoreline than any other state in the U.S.

What about Minnesota? The Mall of America in Minnesota is the largest shopping mall in the U.S.

Have you ever traveled to Mississippi? The Mississippi River, the second-longest river in North America, is named after the state.

Have you ever visited Missouri? The Gateway Arch in St. Louis, Missouri, is the tallest man-made monument in the U.S.

You're halfway through! Have you been to Montana before? Glacier National Park in Montana is known as the "Crown of the Continent" due to its stunning mountain landscapes.

Have you traveled to Nebraska? Nebraska is home to Carhenge, a replica of Stonehenge made from old cars.

Have you visited Nevada yet? Las Vegas, Nevada, is often referred to as the "Entertainment Capital of the World" due to its numerous casinos and shows.

Ever traveled to New Hampshire? New Hampshire is known for its picturesque landscapes and the White Mountains.

New Jersey? The first modern boardwalk in the world was built in Atlantic City, New Jersey.

What about New Mexico? The first atomic bomb was detonated in the desert near Alamogordo, New Mexico, during World War II.

Been to New York yet? The Statue of Liberty, a symbol of freedom and democracy, stands in New York Harbor.

North Carolina? The Wright brothers made their first successful powered flight in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina.

Ever traveled to North Dakota? North Dakota is home to Theodore Roosevelt National Park, named after the 26th President of the United States.

Ever traveled to Ohio? Ohio is known as the "Birthplace of Aviation" because the Wright brothers were born there.

Have you traveled to Oklahoma yet? The musical "Oklahoma!" by Rodgers and Hammerstein is named after the state and is set in its territory.

Have you traveled to Oregon at least once? Crater Lake in Oregon is the deepest lake in the U.S. and is known for its vibrant blue color.

Ever traveled to Pennsylvania? The Liberty Bell, an iconic symbol of American independence, is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

What about Rhode Island? Rhode Island is the smallest state in the U.S., but it has a rich colonial history.

Have you been to South Carolina before? The first shots of the American Civil War were fired at Fort Sumter in Charleston, South Carolina.

Ever traveled to South Dakota? Mount Rushmore National Memorial in South Dakota features the carved faces of four U.S. Presidents.

Ever been to Tennessee? The city of Nashville, Tennessee, is often referred to as the "Music City" due to its prominence in the country music industry.

You're getting closer to the end! Have you been to Texas? Texas is known for its large size and unique history as an independent republic before joining the United States.

Have you traveled to Utah at least once? Utah is home to several national parks, including Zion, Bryce Canyon, and Arches.

Have you visited Vermont before? Vermont is famous for its vibrant fall foliage and is the leading producer of maple syrup in the U.S.

Have you visited Virginia yet? The historic settlement of Jamestown, Virginia, was the first permanent English settlement in the Americas.

How about Washington? The Space Needle in Seattle, Washington, was built for the 1962 World's Fair and has become an iconic landmark.

You're almost at the end! Ever visited West Virginia? The New River Gorge Bridge in West Virginia is one of the longest steel arch bridges in the world.

Have you been to Wisconsin? Wisconsin is known as "America's Dairyland" due to its significant dairy production.

Well here's the final one: have you ever visited Wyoming? Yellowstone National Park, the first national park in the world, is located primarily in Wyoming and offers diverse geothermal features and wildlife.