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Think you know the United States like the back of your hand? How about famous city nicknames? Take this quiz now to see how much you know about these nationwide monikers!
New York City is also known as...
The Marble City
The Sunshine City
The Big Apple
The term big apple existed prior to its association with New York City. It was New York Convention and Visitors Bureau president Charles Gillett who turned it into a tourism campaign in the 1920s.
City in the Pines
People tend to call Las Vegas...
City of Roses
Hubcap Capital of the World
Sin City
Las Vegas earned its nickname, "Sin City," due to the various vices to which it caters - including gambling, sex, drugs and organized crime.
The Burgh
Follow signs for the ________ to get to Los Angeles!
City of Bridges
Golden Triangle
City of Angels
City of Angels is partially based on its literal translation from Spanish meaning "the angels." LA is the 2nd most populated city in the United States.
Oaktown
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New Orleans is known as The Big _______.
City
East
Light
Easy
New Orleans earned its nickname from the film, "The Big Easy." The film was set and shot in New Orleans and starred Dennis Quaid, Ellen Barkin and Ned Beatty.
Anyone in Philadelphia will tell you that you've reached the City of _________.
Brotherly Love
The City of Brotherly Love is a direct translation of the word Philadelphia from its original Greek language.
Appeal
Bridges
Gold
Those traveling to Detroit will soon find themselves in the ________.
Hill City
Motor City
Detroit is the 21st most populated city in the United States. The Motor City is approximately 143 square miles large.
Nerdburg
Beehive of Industry
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Bienvenidos a Miami, also known as _________ City!
Guard
Fast
Holy
Magic
Miami is nicknamed Magic City because it is believed to have been established overnight. It is located in Miami-Dade County, Florida.
Pittsburgh, the _________, welcomes you!
Hill City
Flower City
Iron City
Iron City isn't the only one, though. Pittsburgh has a number of nicknames, including The Steel City, The Smoky City, The City of Bridges and The Burgh.
Charm City
If you're looking for the BBQ Capital of the World, be sure to head to...
Denver
Dallas
Memphis
Memphis is also known as The Bluff City and Blues City. It sits on the southwestern corner of the state of Tennessee.
Daytona
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Seattle has been known as the __________ since 1982.
Emerald City
Seattle, Washington was previously nicknamed Queen City, but after a contest was held in 1981, it changed to Emerald City, referencing the lush evergreen forests in the area.
Birmingham of America
Eternal City
Bride of the Sea
You might be feeling hungry in Boston with this nickname...
Hogtown
Beantown
Boston, Massachusetts, population 673.184, is named after a town and small port in Lincolnshire, on the east coast of England.
Salt City
Pear Capital of the World
Hold on to your hat in Chicago, the ______ City.
Cold
Windy
Though most popular as the Windy City, Chicago is also known as The City That Works, Chi-Town and City in a Garden! It is the 3rd most populous city in the United States.
Breezy
River
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Travel to Portland, OR, and you'll be entering _________.
Cowboy Capital of the World
Empire City
Rip City
Portland residents have NBA announcer Bill Schonely to thank for their nickname. Schonely got so excited during a Trail Blazers game, he exclaimed, "Rip City! All right!" and the name stuck ever since.
The Crescent City
Welcome to San Francisco, or as some like to call it, _______!
City of Five Flags
The Mini Apple
Frisco
Also known as Fog City, Golden City and The City by the Bay, San Francisco is Spanish for Saint Francis. The city is named for St. Francis of Assisi.
The Melting Pot
If you find yourself in ______ City, you've reached Baltimore!
Pineapple
Charm
Also known as the Crab Cake Capital of the World, Baltimore is the largest city in the state of Maryland. The city was founded in 1729.
Hub
Orchid
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Entering Dallas, The ________!
Big D
Dallas, Texas, was incorporated on February 2, 1856. The city is more than 385 square miles large.
City of Saints
Railroad City
City of Firsts
Denver, Colorado, is known as the ______ High City.
Fly
Way
Mile
Denver is the capital and most populous city in the state of Colorado. Its elevation is one mile above sea level, making it the highest major city in the United States.
Up
Welcome to Houston, also known as _________.
The Town Without a Frown
The Friendly City
Space City
Space City is Houston's official nickname. It refers to the city's global importance to space exploration and the center of activity for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).
City of Power
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Welcome to Atlanta, or as some weather enthusiasts like to call it...
The End of the Rainbow
The Scenic City
Rain City
Hotlanta
Atlanta, or ATL, earned the nickname Hotlanta for its frequent muggy weather conditions. The original spelling Hot 'Lanta was first popularized by the Allman Brothers Band.
Austin, Texas, is known as the ___________ Capital of the World.
Modeling
Beehive
Live Music
Austin, Texas, is the 11th most populous city in the United States! It is also the home of Lady Bird Lake.
Peanut Butter
Hollywood, California, home of the film industry, is known as _________.
Tinseltown
Hollywood became part of the city of Los Angeles in 1910. Real estate developer H.J. Whitley is known as the "Father of Hollywood."
Industry City
Home of the Hollywood Sign
The Crossroads
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Things are feeling a little spooky in Roswell, New Mexico, the _______ Capital of the World.
Halloween
Western
Alien
Roswell became known as the Alien Capital of the World following an alleged UFO crash. Many tourists now come to Roswell to explore the many alien-themed attractions and restaurants.
Soul
There is a welcome sign in Reno, Nevada proclaiming it the ___________.
Air-Conditioned City
Biggest Little City in the World
Reno is located in the northwest area of the state of Nevada and is the birthplace of Harrah's Entertainment. It is about 22 miles from Lake Tahoe.
Onion Capital of the World
Star City
Aloha, and welcome to Honolulu, the _________!
Bird Dog Capital of the World
Silver Capital of the World
Big Blossom
Big Pineapple
Honolulu is the capital and largest city of the state of Hawaii. It is the westernmost major US city.
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Travel to San Antonio, Texas, and you'll be entering _________.
Alamo City
San Antonio is the seventh most populous city in the United States. It is also known as the River City, Military City USA and Countdown City.
The Daffodil Capital of Texas
The City of Lights
Soda City
Time for a nice cold one in Milwaukee, also known as ________.
Rainbow City
Brew City
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, is on the western shore of Lake Michigan. The name Milwaukee comes from the Algonquian word Millioke, meaning "Good," "Beautiful" and "Pleasant Land."
Wine Cooler City
Slushie CIty
If you find yourself in Minneapolis, you've entered the City of _______.
Pizza
Yogurt
Lakes
Minneapolis was founded by John H. Stevens and Franklin Steele. It was incorporated in 1867 and earned the nickname City of Lakes because of its 13 lakes, and other areas of water.
Mushrooms
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In 1982, the City of Key West, Florida, declared themselves a new tongue-in-cheek nation known as __________.
Margaritaville
The Conch Republic
The Conch Republic even celebrates its own Independence Day every April 23rd. The founding "Prime Minister" was Dennis Wardlow.
The State of the Sun
The Key to Happiness
Come to Salem, Massachusetts, and enter ________ City.
Boss
Witch
Salem, Massachusetts, is located on the north shore of the state. It was home to the infamous Salem Witch Trials of 1692 as featured in "The Crucible."
Horse
Dime
Welcome to St. Louis, Missouri, the ________.
Home of Jazz
Gateway to the West
St. Louis was founded in 1764. It is home to the Gateway Arch which was built as a monument to the westward expansion of the United States.
Sunshine City
Star of the Big Sky Country
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A visit to Louisville, also known as ___________, will have you donning your Sunday best.
The Electric City
Deer City
Derby City
The Kentucky Derby, the most exciting two minutes in sports, is run annually on the first Saturday in May. It was inaugurated in 1875.
Little Chicago
Welcome to Akron, Ohio, the _________ City.
Rubber
The city of Akron because known as the Rubber Capital of the World in the early 1900s. Four major tire companies opened headquarters there, including Goodrich Corporation, Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company, Firestone Tire and Rubber Company and General Tire.
Tired
Hungry
Thirsty
Smoke 'em if you've got 'em in Tampa, the ______.
Tropicana Town
Orchid City
Cigar City
In 1885, the Tampa Board of Trade convinced Vincente Martinez Ybor to move his cigar manufacturing operations from Key West to Tampa. This helped improve the import of Cuban cigars into the early 1900s.
Classic City
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Take those old records off the shelf in Cleveland, Ohio, the _________ Capital of the World.
Band
Noteworthy
Rock and Roll
Cleveland, Ohio, is home of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. It is on the shore of Lake Erie in downtown on East Ninth Street.
Peanut Butter
Welcome to Pasadena, California, the one and only ________.
City of Paradise
City of Sunshine
City of Roses
The Tournament of Roses Parade, or simply, the Rose Parade, is held each year on New Year's Day with plenty of rose-covered floats, marching bands and equestrian units. The Rose Bowl college football game is played after the parade.
City of Mountains
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