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State Lines & Capitals

Which U.S. state capital is exactly one mile high at the foot of the Rockies? Denver, Colorado
Which state capital sits across the Delaware River from another state? Trenton, New Jersey
Which capital is the western-most in the contiguous United States? Olympia, Washington
Which state capital houses the only royal palace in America? Honolulu, Hawaii
Which capital’s pink-granite dome towers over the Colorado River? Austin, Texas
Which state capital has the smallest population of any U.S. capital city? Montpelier, Vermont
Which capital took its French-inspired name from a “red stick” landmark? Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Which Midwestern capital was named after a village in New York? Lansing, Michigan
Which capital’s Spanish name translates to “holy faith”? Santa Fe, New Mexico
Which capital lies farthest east in the 50 states? Augusta, Maine
Which U.S. capital is unreachable by road from the lower 48? Juneau, Alaska
Which capital is nicknamed the “City of Oaks”? Raleigh, North Carolina
Which capital shares its name with a president and a winter-coat brand? Madison, Wisconsin
Which capital stands on the banks of the Hudson River? Albany, New York
Which capital hosts the world-famous “Cheyenne Frontier Days”? Cheyenne, Wyoming
Which capital on the Cumberland River is known as “Music City”? Nashville, Tennessee
Which capital boasts America’s tallest capitol building at 450 feet? Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Which capital sits where the Severn River reaches Chesapeake Bay? Annapolis, Maryland
Which capital calls itself “Crossroads of America”? Indianapolis, Indiana
Which capital carries civil-rights leader Andrew Jackson’s surname? Jackson, Mississippi
Which capital sits along the Boise River and is dubbed the “City of Trees”? Boise, Idaho
Which capital lies closest to the geographic center of the lower 48? Topeka, Kansas
Which capital began as a gold camp called “Last Chance Gulch”? Helena, Montana
Which capital grew around a small rock outcrop that lent it its name? Little Rock, Arkansas

Mile Marker Road Trip Trivia Milestones

What historic highway runs 2,448 miles from Chicago to Santa Monica? Route 66
Which interstate is America’s longest at about 3,020 miles, Boston to Seattle? I-90
Which highway across the Florida Keys features 42 bridges? U.S. 1 (Overseas Highway)
What primary interstate is the shortest at just 17 miles? I-97
Which interstate passes through 15 states—more than any other? I-95
The U.S. Interstate System’s highest point (11,158 ft) sits on which road? I-70 Eisenhower/Johnson Tunnel
Which route is nicknamed the “Loneliest Road in America”? U.S. 50
The Blue Ridge Parkway links Shenandoah with which other national park? Great Smoky Mountains
Where is Mile 0 of the Alaska Highway? Dawson Creek, British Columbia
The Great River Road follows which “Blues Highway”? U.S. 61
What 13,300-ft Alaskan tunnel is North America’s longest highway tunnel? Anton Anderson Memorial Tunnel
Which Wyoming road at 10,947 ft is called the “Highest Paved Pass in the Northern Rockies”? Beartooth Highway
Which curvy Hawaiian drive circles Haleakalā with 620 bends? Hana Highway
How many time zones does the Trans-Canada Highway cross? Six
How long is Louisiana’s Lake Pontchartrain Causeway? 24 miles
Which California highway traces the historic El Camino Real? U.S. 101
The Natchez Trace Parkway ends in what Tennessee city? Nashville
Which Colorado byway climbs to 14,130 ft on Mount Evans? Mount Evans Scenic Byway
How long is California’s famed Pacific Coast Highway? About 655 miles
Which state boasts the most covered bridges along Scenic Route 100? Vermont
What highway number forms Washington, D.C.’s beltway? I-495
Nevada’s official UFO-themed road carries what state route number? SR 375
What cross-country bicycle trail is designated U.S. Bike Route 76? TransAmerica Trail
What I-10 bridge offers sweeping views of New Orleans? Crescent City Connection

Famous Roadside Attractions

Which South Dakota monument sports 60-ft presidential faces? Mount Rushmore
Where can you see “Dakota Thunder,” the giant buffalo statue on I-94? Jamestown, North Dakota
Which Texas steakhouse displays a towering neon steer on Route 66? The Big Texan Steak Ranch, Amarillo
What 46-ft fiberglass “Gemini Giant” greets travelers in Illinois? Wilmington
Where do Dinny and Mr. Rex, two concrete dinosaurs, loom over I-10? Cabazon, California
Which Georgia town claims a 56-ft crowned peanut? Ashburn
Where does the 26-ft “Jolly Green Giant” stand tall? Blue Earth, Minnesota
Which Illinois water tower looks like a 32-ft ketchup bottle? Collinsville
The giant basket building once stood in which Ohio city? Newark
Which Washington town hosts the Teapot Dome Gas Station? Zillah
Where can you spot 80-ft neon cowgirl “Vegas Vickie”? Las Vegas, Nevada
Which Oklahoma City landmark is a 55-ft milk bottle on a roof? Beverly’s Milk Bottle
What pink-spectacled elephant welcomes you to DeForest, Wisconsin? Pinkie the Elephant
Which six-story elephant attraction towers over Margate, New Jersey? Lucy the Elephant
Where can you drive through the Chandelier redwood tree? Leggett, California
What Route 66 strip in Tucumcari glows with 72 neon motel signs? Historic Motel Row
Where does a 25-ft pistachio mark a nut farm? Alamogordo, New Mexico
Which Nebraskan attraction is a Stonehenge re-creation made of cars? Carhenge
What sombrero-topped complex rises over I-95 in Dillon, South Carolina? South of the Border
Where will you find a 50,000-bottle “glass forest” of desert art? Elmer’s Bottle Tree Ranch, California
Which Kansas town’s “Tow Tater” truck inspired Pixar’s Mater? Galena
Where do 49-ft Paul Bunyan and Babe greet visitors among redwoods? Trees of Mystery, Klamath, California
Which Nevada valley hosts the UFO Watchtower roadside stop? Hooper, Colorado
Where can travelers tour a 1930s Bottle House built of beer bottles? Rhyolite, Nevada

Tunes for the Open Road

Which Willie Nelson classic starts “On the road again…”? “On the Road Again”
Who sang the 1991 hit “Life Is a Highway”? Tom Cochrane
Prince’s 1984 song about a sporty ride is titled what? “Little Red Corvette”
Which trio first recorded “Route 66” in 1946? Nat King Cole Trio
What Dutch band warned drivers with “Radar Love”? Golden Earring
Which Beatles ballad speaks of a “long and winding road”? “The Long and Winding Road”
Which Springsteen anthem rolls down “Thunder Road”? “Thunder Road”
What Steppenwolf song tells you to “head out on the highway”? “Born to Be Wild”
Which 1988 Tracy Chapman hit features dreams of a “Fast Car”? “Fast Car”
What AC/DC track takes you on a fiery ride? “Highway to Hell”
Florida Georgia Line’s debut single about rolling windows down is? “Cruise”
Which band covered “Life Is a Highway” for Cars? Rascal Flatts
The Eagles’ desert highway appears in which 1976 hit? “Hotel California”
Which Grateful Dead tune opens “Truckin’, got my chips cashed in”? “Truckin’”
Whose 1973 “Ramblin’ Man” was born in the backseat of a Greyhound? The Allman Brothers Band
Which Journey anthem boards a “midnight train”? “Don’t Stop Believin’”
Chamillionaire declared “They see me rollin’, they hatin’” in which hit? “Ridin’”
Which Go-Go’s single shouts “Vacation, all I ever wanted”? “Vacation”
Bon Jovi rides a “steel horse” in which song? “Wanted Dead or Alive”
Creedence Clearwater Revival foretold trouble in which swampy hit? “Bad Moon Rising”
Lorde dreams of “Cadillacs” in which chart-topper? “Royals”
Boston’s 1976 track inviting you to “Hitch a Ride” is called? “Hitch a Ride”
Woody Guthrie’s famous folk road ode is? “This Land Is Your Land”
Katy Perry’s carefree California drive appears in which 2010 hit? “Teenage Dream”

Movie Moments on Wheels

Which 1983 comedy sends the Griswolds to Walley World? National Lampoon’s Vacation
Who hit the road in a 1966 Thunderbird in 1991’s Thelma & Louise? Thelma and Louise
Green Book (2018) chronicles a pianist touring what region? The Deep South
Steven Spielberg’s 1971 TV movie about a menacing truck is titled? Duel
Which Pixar film strands Lightning McQueen on Route 66? Cars
Robert Downey Jr. rushes to fatherhood in which 2010 road comedy? Due Date
Which 1994 buddy comedy features a shaggy dog-van en route to Aspen? Dumb and Dumber
Japanese “ramen western” about a trucker’s noodle quest? Tampopo
Which 1969 cult classic stars bikers Wyatt and Captain America? Easy Rider
Max and Furiosa blaze through the desert in which 2015 epic? Mad Max: Fury Road
College friends chase a lost videotape in which 2000 film? Road Trip
Bruce Dern and Will Forte drive across the Plains in which 2013 film? Nebraska
Burt Reynolds smuggles Coors beer in which 1977 hit? Smokey and the Bandit
Gus Van Sant’s 1991 film of drifters on I-84 is? My Own Private Idaho
Reese Witherspoon heads home in which 2002 rom-com? Sweet Home Alabama
Paul Newman coaches a bus-bound hockey team in which 1977 film? Slap Shot
Steve Martin can’t get home for turkey day in which 1987 comedy? Planes, Trains and Automobiles
Rob Reiner’s faux-rock documentary is called? This Is Spinal Tap
Vegas bachelor-party chaos erupts in which 2009 comedy? The Hangover
Barry Newman outruns cops in a white Challenger in what 1971 chase flick? Vanishing Point
Kerouac’s Beat ramble hit screens in 2012 as? On the Road
Two pranksters anger “Rusty Nail” in which 2001 thriller? Joy Ride
Forrest recounts cross-country runs in which 1994 classic? Forrest Gump
Matthew Perry’s Grand Canyon detour happens in which 1997 film? Fools Rush In

Car Culture & Auto Facts

Which automaker launched the Model T in 1908? Ford
A charging bull logo belongs to which brand? Lamborghini
Volvo patented what life-saving device in 1958? Three-point seat belt
Which company mass-produced the Prius hybrid first? Toyota
What engine layout is nicknamed “boxer”? Horizontally opposed engine
Which muscle car sports triple-vertical taillights and a galloping badge? Ford Mustang
“Volkswagen” translates to what phrase? People’s Car
Standard U.S. speed limit signs are what color scheme? Black on white
“EV” stands for? Electric Vehicle
Mr. Bean drives what bright-yellow British microcar? Mini
Which Tesla model features falcon-wing doors? Model X
The Nürburgring racetrack lies near which German village? Nürburg
“RPM” measures what? Revolutions Per Minute
Power to all wheels is called? Four-wheel drive
Which company builds the Wrangler SUV? Jeep
What Italian brand revived its 500 city car in 2010? Fiat
Standard U.S. “E10” gas contains what percent ethanol? 10 percent
Which 1970s supercar debuted scissor doors? Lamborghini Countach
Safest seat in a crash is statistically where? Rear center seat
Corvettes roll off the line in which state? Kentucky
“The Best or Nothing” is the slogan of which brand? Mercedes-Benz
Modern airbags inflate with what gas? Nitrogen (N₂)
Rivian’s debut pickup with a “tank turn” is the? R1T
Mary Anderson invented what rainy-day device in 1903? Windshield wiper

National Parks & Natural Wonders

Old Faithful erupts in which national park? Yellowstone
Coastal redwoods soar in which park? Redwood National & State Parks
“Delicate Arch” stands in which Utah park? Arches
Eroded buttes fill which South Dakota park? Badlands
America’s deepest lake sits in which Oregon park? Crater Lake
El Capitan towers in which California park? Yosemite
First sunrise of the lower 48 touches which Maine park? Acadia
Largest subtropical wilderness lies in which Florida park? Everglades
Where do brown bears fish at Brooks Falls? Katmai, Alaska
Trail Ridge Road climbs in which Colorado park? Rocky Mountain
Spiky yucca trees headline which desert park? Joshua Tree
Bright Angel Trail belongs to which canyon park? Grand Canyon
Old-growth bottomland forest thrives in which South Carolina park? Congaree
World’s longest cave system lies in which Kentucky park? Mammoth Cave
Temperate rain forest coexists with coast in which Washington park? Olympic
Santa Elena Canyon slices through which Texas park? Big Bend
Trunk Bay corals shimmer in which island park? Virgin Islands National Park
Hoodoos glow in which Utah park? Bryce Canyon
Cliff dwellings rest in which Colorado park? Mesa Verde
Ancient bristlecones grow in which Nevada park? Great Basin
Newest U.S. national park (2020) is? New River Gorge
Boiling mudpots bubble in which California park? Lassen Volcanic
Mauna Loa and Kilauea rise in which Hawaii park? Hawai‘i Volcanoes
Going-to-the-Sun Road winds through which Montana park? Glacier

Foodie Pit Stops

Lobster rolls are a coastal staple in which state? Maine
Pat’s and Geno’s serve cheesesteaks in which city? Philadelphia
Where can you attempt a free 72-oz steak challenge? The Big Texan, Amarillo
Hatch, “Chile Capital of the World,” sits in which state? New Mexico
Which dessert of wafers and pudding is Southern comfort food? Banana pudding
Memphis travelers queue for ribs at which Beale Street icon? Charlie Vergos’ Rendezvous
Deep-dish pizza is synonymous with which city? Chicago
Castroville’s signature roadside bread features what vegetable? Artichoke
What Ohio chain pairs chili with spaghetti in a “3-Way”? Skyline Chili
New Mexican drive-thrus ask “Red or Green?” about what? Chile sauce
Florida Keys sell frozen bars of which citrus pie on a stick? Key lime pie
The “Hot Brown” sandwich hails from which Kentucky city? Louisville
Sourdough bread-bowl chowder warms travelers in which city? San Francisco
Shoofly pie festivals sweeten which Pennsylvania county? Lancaster
Fresh cheese curds squeak best at what temperature? Room temperature
Powder-sugared beignets are famous at Café du Monde in which city? New Orleans
Kolaches lure drivers to the Czech Stop in which Texas town? West
Georgia’s interstate produce stands overflow with which fruit? Peaches
A Frito pie’s meat topping is typically what? Red chile ground beef
Whole-hog North Carolina barbecue traditionally uses what wood? Hickory
Salmon bakes draw crowds to which Washington coastal town? Port Angeles
Thick treats served upside down in Wisconsin are called? Frozen custard
Michigan’s signature fruit pie up north features which berry? Cherries
Navajo fry bread tacos often use which ancient grain? Blue corn

Quirky Laws & Legends

Driving while blindfolded is illegal in which state? Alabama
What New England state bans unlocked car doors at public wharves because seals might climb in? Maine
Mountain-road drivers must carry a shovel Oct–May in which state? Colorado
Shepherds with two-finger signals stop traffic for sheep in which state? Idaho
Shooting whales from a moving car is outlawed in which coastal state? California
Scarlet-ribbon antennas are mandatory for parade drivers in which state? Indiana
It’s illegal to keep ice cream in your back pocket Sundays in which state? Kentucky
Sunset playground cruising is forbidden in which northern plains state? North Dakota
Nevada once required taxis to carry a bale of hay for the horse in what state? Nevada
Rolling a barrel down the street on weekdays is banned in which Florida city? Pensacola
Cars left over two hours must be “hitched” to posts in which state? Kansas
Drivers must honk three times for pigs in the road in which New York town? Carmel
Honking while passing after dark is restricted to 7 a.m.–7 p.m. in which state? Rhode Island
Stuffed skunks only across state lines in the passenger seat are legal where? Tennessee
Splashing pedestrians on Main Street costs $100 in which state? Virginia
Complete snow removal from the roof is law in which Great Lakes state? Michigan
The proposed “Bug Law” squeegee mandate came from which state? Oregon
Honking outside a sandwich shop after 9 p.m. is illegal in which state? Arkansas
Loaded shotguns in the cab within 30 miles of town are banned where? Arizona
Signaling before stopping at rail crossings is still required where? Vermont
Leaving a vehicle idling unattended can cost $100 in which state? New Jersey
Slow-moving vehicle triangles are mandatory on tractors in which state? Ohio
Razor-blade littering on highways is a misdemeanor in which state? Montana
Spooked horses may demand your engine be blanketed in which state? Pennsylvania

Historic Highways & Routes

Which 469-mile parkway links Shenandoah and Great Smoky Mountains? Blue Ridge Parkway
“The Mother Road” describes which 3,073-mile Chicago-to-L.A. highway? Route 66
New York to San Francisco’s 1913 auto route was the? Lincoln Highway
Overseas Railroad remnants form which Florida Keys highway? U.S. 1 (Overseas Highway)
Natchez Trace travels to which Tennessee terminus? Nashville
Longest interstate (Seattle to Boston) is? I-90
Which pioneer wagons blazed a trail to Oregon? Oregon Trail
California’s coastal El Camino Real aligns with which highway? U.S. 101
Military-built 1942 supply road to Alaska is called? ALCAN Highway
Early “Ocean Highway” hugged the coast as which U.S. route? U.S. 17
Virginia’s Valley Turnpike is now mostly what U.S. highway? U.S. 11
Savannah-to-San Diego auto road became which U.S. route? U.S. 80 (Dixie Overland)
Great River Road largely follows which highway? U.S. 61
Laredo-to-Duluth corridor on NAFTA trade lines is which route? U.S. 59
Historic Texas-Kansas cattle drive shares its name with what trail? Chisholm Trail
Colonial King’s Highway evolved into which modern route? U.S. 1
Sandhills Highway describes a stretch of which route across Nebraska? U.S. 30
Circle Route around Lake Superior uses which Michigan state highway? M-28
The “Mormon Corridor” mirrors parts of which interstate today? I-15
Arizona’s scenic Apache Trail is which state route? SR 88
Colorado’s “Million Dollar Highway” forms part of which U.S. route? U.S. 550
Ozark Trail auto route connected St. Louis to which Southwest city? Santa Fe
Historic El Camino Real de los Tejas traces which Texas interstate pair today? I-35 & I-45 corridor
Dinosaur-track byway near Moab is numbered what? Utah SR 279

License Plate Lore

First modern state plates appeared in 1903 in which state? Massachusetts
“Live Free or Die” plates hail from where? New Hampshire
Which state’s standard plate shows a caribou and “The Last Frontier”? Alaska
“First in Flight” honors the Wright brothers on which state’s plates? North Carolina
Utah’s gradient plate displays what iconic arch? Delicate Arch
Blue-on-white “Ocean State” plates belong to? Rhode Island
Copper-star cactus plates come from which desert state? Arizona
“Sportsman’s Paradise” plates are issued by which state? Louisiana
“10,000 Lakes” graces plates from where? Minnesota
A chickadee and pinecone mark “Vacationland” plates in which state? Maine
Peace Garden State plates with a bison represent which state? North Dakota
Heart-shaped “Heart of Dixie” appears on plates from? Alabama
Peach-centered plates advertise which state? Georgia
Guitar-pick plates say “Tennessee Sounds Good to Me” in which state? Tennessee
Cowboy silhouette “Equality State” plates hail from? Wyoming
“Famous Potatoes” decorates plates in which Rocky Mountain state? Idaho
County-numbered plates starting with “1” are unique to which state? Nebraska
California marks government vehicles with which word on plates? EXEMPT
Black-on-gold “Garden State” plates belong to? New Jersey
Space Shuttle specialty plates launch from which state? Florida
“Spirit of America” slogan appears on plates of what state? Massachusetts
Mount Rainier decorates plates in which Evergreen State? Washington
Chicago skyline and “Land of Lincoln” headline which state’s plate? Illinois
White pine and Upper Peninsula silhouette feature on which state’s plate? Michigan

Rest Stop Riddles

Which gas-station brand uses a green dinosaur mascot named “Dino”? Sinclair
Emergency hurricane-evacuation route signs are what color? Blue with white symbol
Which oil company first offered pay-at-the-pump in 1973? Exxon
Mile Marker 0 of U.S. 1 stands in which island city? Key West, Florida
Typical rural German autobahn stretches have what speed limit? No fixed limit
“We’ll leave the light on for you” is the slogan of? Motel 6
The world’s largest truck stop sits on which interstate? I-80 (Iowa 80)
Which Texas-born soft drink is a Buc-ee’s fountain favorite? Dr Pepper
“RV” stands for what? Recreational Vehicle
Which travel-center chain promises the “Cleanest Showers on the Road”? Love’s Travel Stops
“Rubbernecking” describes slowing down to look at what? Accidents
Which dashboard light shaped like a horseshoe warns of low pressure? Tire-pressure warning
What traffic app crowdsources speed-trap alerts? Waze
Minimum learner’s-permit age in many states is? 15
Which automotive fluid is usually bright green or pink and prevents freezing? Antifreeze/Coolant
“Paws on Hot Asphalt” reminds drivers to check what before dog walks? Pavement temperature
Roadside pecan log rolls made which 1941 Georgia chain famous? Stuckey’s
What Dairy Queen treat is proudly served upside down? Blizzard
What small mechanism automatically cancels your turn signal? Turn-signal cancel cam
“Tall Paul” Muffler Man hot-dog statue stands in which state? Illinois
On most road atlases, interstate highways are printed in what color? Red
“SUV” expands to what term? Sport Utility Vehicle
AAA publishes what free guidebooks for members? TourBooks
Removing a hot radiator cap can cause what danger you should avoid? Steam burns

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