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Wicked Summer Fun Guide

Best Signature Food In All 50 States

Jaclyn Rooney May 7th

Did you know that each state is known for a specific food?

Take a look below to see which foods belongs to each state. Warning, it will make you VERY hungry, but you’ll be prepared when going out to eat next time you travel.

  • Alabama

    Nothing says Southern Comfort like shrimp & grits!

  • Alaska

    Santa won't be too happy with this one, but Alaska is known for their Reindeer hot dogs!

  • Arizona

    They are known for tacos, burritos, and any other delicious Mexican foods.

  • Arkansas

    Fried pickles! Batter up some pickles and toss them in the airfryer.

  • California

    Did you know California invented avocado toast?

  • Colorado

    Known for their Rocky Mountain Oysters.

  • Connecticut

    Known for their "New Haven style" pizza. If you know, you know.

  • Delaware

    Breakfast? Chicken. Lunch? Chicken. Dinner? Chicken. If you guessed Delaware is known for chicken, you'd be correct.

  • Florida

    You can't take a trip to Florida and not have a slice of Key Lime Pie!

  • Georgia

    They don't call it the Peach State for nothing!

  • Hawaii

    Healthy Poke Bowls help surfers keep up with their beach bodies in Hawaii!

  • Idaho

    Everyone knows Idaho is famously known for their potatoes. Mashed or fried, you'll always get some.

  • Illinois

    Move over deep dish pizza, make way for Italian beef sandwiches!

  • Indiana

    A Sugar Cream Pie is decadent and sweet, sure to win over any crowd.

  • Iowa

    Nothing says summer like a nice piece of corn on the cob.

  • Kansas

    Famously known for their barbecue dishes, ribs are amongst the most popular!

  • Kentucky

    Fried Chicken! Do we need to say anymore?

  • Louisiana

    All things Cajun, Crawfish, and of course Gumbo!

  • Maine

    Has the best Lobsters around!

  • Maryland

    Don't be crabby because you don't live in Maryland and have access to fresh crab and Old Bay seasoning daily!

  • Massachusetts

    Home of the Red Sox, the Patriots, and the Boston Cream Pie!

  • Michigan

    Nothing says summer like a delicious cherry pie!

  • Minnesota

    Besides being known for their freezing blizzards, Minnesota is also known for their warm and crunchy tater tots.

  • Mississippi

    A little indulgence is sometimes needed with fresh biscuits and gravy!

  • Missouri

    Well known for their delicious Gooey Butter Cake.

  • Montana

    Taking their meatballs up a notch by using bison meat!

  • Nebraska

    Have you ever had a battered and deep fried grilled cheese sandwich? You might want to take a road trip to Nebraska if not.

  • Nevada

    Why choose just one food when you can have a whole buffet? After all, Vegas is known for their legendary buffets.

  • New Hampshire

    There is nothing better on a crisp fall afternoon than some apple cider donuts!

  • New Jersey

    The possibility of flavors are endless for a tasty Salt Water Taffy snack!

  • New Mexico

    Beef and Chicken Enchiladas are very popular in this state.

  • New York

    You might think a bagel is a bagel, but have you ever had a New York bagel? They are chewy and baked to perfection!

  • North Carolina

    Home of the deviled egg!

  • North Dakota

    If you want to switch up your regular hamburger order, trying a Bison Burger or head to North Dakota for one.

  • Ohio

    Chocolate and peanut butter is arguably one of the best combos out there. Ohio is known for their tasty Buckeyes!

  • Oklahoma

    You’ve heard of fried chicken but have you ever heard of fried steak?

  • Oregon

    Did you know that they are known for hazelnuts?

  • Pennsylvania

    The capital of warm, gooey, and cheesy Philly Cheesesteak subs.

  • Rhode Island

    Summers in Rhode Island are filled with fried calamari and all things seafood!

  • South Carolina

    Nothing cools you down on a hot summer's day like some sweet tea!

  • South Dakota

    Kuchen is a popular German dessert (means "cake" in German) that is also very popular in North and South Dakota.

  • Tennessee

    The only thing hotter than the temperature in Tennessee is the hot chicken!

  • Texas

    Everything is bigger in Texas, even the Pecan Pies!

  • Utah

    You won't catch people eating a regular burger, they prefer a pastrami burger!

  • Vermont

    If they could put maple syrup on their maple syrup, they would!

  • Virginia

    They love their apples! Apple pie, apple juice, apple cider, apple fritters, and anything else with apples.

  • Washington

    Known for having some of the best salmon!

  • West Virginia

    It doesn’t have to be Thanksgiving to enjoy cornbread!

  • Wisconsin

    Cheese, cheese, and more cheese!

  • Wyoming

    Soda bread isn't just for the Irish, it's a staple from the people of Wyoming.

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