American Cities Trivia Quizzes

Are you ready to test your knowledge of American cities? From the bustling metropolises of the East Coast to the laid-back vibes of the West Coast, the United States is home to a diverse tapestry of urban landscapes waiting to be explored. In this quiz, we'll take you on a virtual road trip through some of the most iconic and fascinating cities across the country. Whether you're a city slicker at heart or simply curious about the diverse cultures and histories that shape America's urban centers, this quiz is sure to pique your interest. Get ready to uncover hidden gems, famous landmarks, and quirky facts about cities that have captured the hearts and imaginations of millions. From the skyscrapers of New York City to the sunny beaches of Los Angeles, each city has its own unique charm and stories to tell. Do you know which city is home to the Liberty Bell? Can you name the city known as the birthplace of jazz? Put your knowledge to the test and see if you can ace this American cities trivia quiz. So grab a virtual passport, buckle up, and get ready to embark on a journey through the vibrant tapestry of American cities. Let's see how well you know the cities that make up the fabric of this diverse and dynamic nation. Good luck, and may the trivia gods be on your side!

Let's explore these great American museums with this quiz!

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Streets, roads, and more: Travel through America with our quiz!

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  • Which of these is a place designed for pedestrians to cross a road?

    Crosswalk
  • Colfax Avenue, the longest street in America, is located in which city?

    Denver
  • Which U.S. road is also known as "The Main Street of America"?

    Route 66
  • What is the most popular way of getting around in Los Angeles?

    Cars
  • In which city can the "Crookedest Street in the World" be found?

    San Francisco
  • Which of these U.S. cities is home to the famous Lexington Avenue?

    New York City
  • Route 66 originally ran from Chicago to where?

    Los Angeles
  • Which music genre is closely linked to Memphis' Beale Street?

    Blues
  • Which of these is a street in the Santa Monica Mountains of California?

    Mulholland Drive
  • Which of these is a navigational map often including points of interest?

    Road map
  • Which renowned shopping street is located in Beverly Hills?

    Rodeo Drive
  • In which city is the financial district Wall Street?

    New York City
  • In which of these cities is Melrose Avenue located?

    Los Angeles
  • Which road holds the title of being the world's longest motor road?

    Pan-American Highway
  • Which of these U.S. routes is guarded by a pair of Chinese stone lions?

    Route 66
  • Which New York city street hosts the annual Easter Parade?

    Fifth Avenue
  • Which is the "loneliest road in America"?

    U.S. Route 50
  • What should you get on Route 66, according to songwriter Bobby Troup?

    Kicks
  • In 2016, which city put up street poems only visible in the rain?

    Boston, Massachusetts
  • Which street in Manhattan has a part called 'Fashion Avenue'?

    Seventh Avenue

Put your US City Knowledge to the test: Dive into our trivia quiz!

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  • In which city is the area known as Manhattan located?

    New York
  • What do you call people who live in Denver?

    Denverite
  • Which of these U.S. states has Phoenix as its state capital?

    Arizona
  • Which US city is known as Beantown?

    Boston
  • In which U.S. city is the "Magnificent Mile" located?

    Chicago
  • What do you call people from Los Angeles?

    Angelenos
  • George Bush Intercontinental Airport is in which US city?

    Houston
  • Which Fourth of July iconic tradition began in Philadelphia in 1777?

    Fireworks
  • Which city in Texas is home to the historic Market Square?

    San Antonio
  • In which San Diego neighborhood is Chicano Park located?

    Barrio Logan
  • In which U.S. city is AT&T headquartered?

    Dallas, Texas
  • Which California city is known as "The Capital of Silicon Valley"?

    San Jose
  • Which Texas city hosts the Pecan Street Festival?

    Austin
  • Which Florida city has the motto: Where Florida Begins, It's Easier Here?

    Jacksonville
  • Which city in Ohio is known by the nickname "Arch City"?

    Columbus
  • What is the airport code of Dallas Fort Worth International Airport?

    DFW
  • What type of race is Indianapolis 500?

    Automobile Race
  • Charlotte Douglas International Airport is in which US state?

    North Carolina
  • What's the name of a historic Victorian neighborhood in Seattle?

    Queen Anne
  • Which Las Vegas replica is actually taller than the original?

    The Sphinx

Travel back in time for this quiz about American history!

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  • What were the 1920s known as in the United States?

    The Roaring Twenties
  • New York City was previously named after a city in which country?

    Netherlands
  • Which of these U.S. presidents is not depicted on Mount Rushmore?

    John F. Kennedy
  • Which document begins with "When in the course of human events..."?

    Declaration of Independence
  • Prospectors rushed to California in the 1850s in search of what?

    Gold
  • In what state did the Salem Witch Trials of 1692 take place?

    Massachusetts
  • The Reconstruction era was the historical period following what event?

    American Civil War
  • What was US President Reagan's first name?

    Ronald
  • How many British colonies came together to form the United States?

    13
  • George III was the King of Great Britain during which of these US events?

    American Revolution
  • Which of these US presidents had a wife named Jacqueline?

    John F. Kennedy
  • During which war did the Battle of Stalingrad take place?

    World War II
  • Which President's government was dominated by the American Civil War?

    Lincoln
  • During which war was Franklin D. Roosevelt, president?

    WWII
  • What economic system was the main concern for the US during the Cold War?

    Communism
  • The Great Depression started with a stock market crash in which year?

    1929
  • Prohibition of alcohol in the United States started in what year?

    1920
  • A crisis occurred when which country agreed to host Soviet missiles?

    Cuba
  • Which episode of an American Radio Drama caused mass panic in 1938?

    The War of the Worlds
  • What rock dates back to the time of the Mayflower Pilgrims?

    Plymouth Rock

Explore the country through this quiz about U.S. cities!

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  • Which of these major US cities is also a state capital?

    Denver
  • Which of these is a nickname for "The City of Brotherly Love"?

    Philly
  • Which of these US cities is known as "the City that Never Sleeps"?

    New York City
  • Which U.S. city is symbolized by the Golden Gate Bridge?

    San Francisco
  • What is the capital city of the United States?

    Washington, D.C.
  • Which city in the US is known for having the most casinos?

    Las Vegas
  • In which state is the city of Chicago located?

    Illinois
  • Which of these major US cities is not a state capital?

    Los Angeles
  • What animal is Phoenix, Arizona, named after?

    Bird
  • Which of these is a city in Texas?

    Houston
  • Which Tennessee city has the nickname "Music City"?

    Nashville
  • What is the third largest city in the United States by population?

    Chicago
  • Which of these is a nickname for Los Angeles, California?

    The City of Angels
  • Which city in Massachusetts is sometimes called "The Athens of America"?

    Boston
  • Which of these US landmarks is in New Orleans?

    French Quarter
  • Wrigley Field is a sports stadium in which U.S. city?

    Chicago
  • Which US city is known as "The Empire City"?

    New York City
  • In what U.S. state are the cities of Phoenix and Tucson located?

    Arizona
  • What city is nicknamed for its history of slow-cooking beans in molasses?

    Boston
  • Which U.S. capital city was originally called "Waterloo"?

    Austin

How many cities' names start with the letter "B"? Do you know these 20?

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  • Burlington is the most populous city in which of these states?

    Vermont
  • Berkeley is a city located in which of these states?

    California
  • Which of these U.S. states is home to a city called Buffalo?

    New York
  • Boston is the largest city of which U.S. state?

    Massachusetts
  • Which of these cities is the capital of North Dakota?

    Bismarck
  • Bozeman is a city in which of these states?

    Montana
  • Which of these U.S. states is home to a city called Bellevue?

    Washington
  • Louisiana state capital Baton Rouge is in which time zone?

    Central
  • Which of these U.S. states is home to a city called Beaumont?

    Texas
  • Which of these U.S. states is home to a city called Bridgeport?

    Connecticut
  • Birmingham is the largest city in which US state?

    Alabama
  • Which of these U.S. states is home to a city called Buckeye?

    Arizona
  • Billings is the most populated city of which U.S. state?

    Montana
  • Which poet resided in a Baltimore row home during the 1830s?

    Edgar Allan Poe
  • In what U.S. state is the city of Broken Arrow located?

    Oklahoma
  • Which of these is a large suburban town in Suffolk County, Long Island?

    Brookhaven
  • Bakersfield is a city in and the county seat of which California county?

    Kern
  • Brownsville is a city in which of these US states?

    Texas
  • Which city in Oregon is known by the nickname "Bridgetown"?

    Portland
  • In which of these states is the town of Babylon located?

    New York

True Americans will answer these questions right!

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  • Which of the following American cities is a state capital?

    Dover
  • Which of these U.S. state flags features a grizzly bear?

    California
  • What does the Statue of Liberty wear on her head?

    Crown
  • What is the US 10-cent coin commonly called?

    Dime
  • What are the colors of the New Mexico state flag?

    Red and Yellow
  • Nashville is the capital of which U.S. state?

    Tennessee
  • Which of these US dollar bills features a bell on the obverse?

    $100
  • Which of these state flags has a star in it?

    Arizona
  • Which of these coins features Abraham Lincoln?

    Penny
  • What does it say on the back of the one-dollar bill, under the pyramid?

    Novus Ordo Seclorum
  • What is featured on the back of a US 50-cent coin?

    Presidential Seal
  • Which US bill features a pyramid on its reverse?

    One-dollar bill
  • Whose portrait is on the $2 bill?

    Thomas Jefferson
  • What is the state capital of Missouri?

    Jefferson City
  • Which U.S. state's flag has a magnolia blossom?

    Mississippi
  • Which of these patriotic songs did Jimi Hendrix play in Woodstock, 1969?

    Star Spangled Banner
  • Which of these cities is a US state capital?

    Columbia
  • What part of the Statue of Liberty was damaged in 1916 and fixed in 1985?

    Torch
  • Which state's capital city is Juneau?

    Alaska
  • Which U.S. bill is traditionally the most expensive to produce?

    $100

A city with a view: Guess these cities on the shores of the Great Lakes!

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  • Which of these Pennsylvania cities is on the south shore of Lake Erie?

    Erie
  • Which of these is a major city on Lake Michigan's shore?

    Milwaukee, Wisconsin
  • Chicago is the largest city of which U.S state?

    Illinois
  • Which is Canada's largest city?

    Toronto
  • Which city in Ohio is known as "Frog Town"?

    Toledo
  • Which of these is a city in the state of New York?

    Buffalo
  • Which of these is a city in Ohio, on the southern shore of Lake Erie?

    Sandusky
  • Which city in Ohio is known as "The Best Location In the Nation"?

    Cleveland
  • Duluth, Minnesota, lies on the north shore of which Great Lake?

    Lake Superior
  • Which of these cities is on the shore of Lake Ontario in New York?

    Oswego
  • Gary, Indiana, borders which of America's Great Lakes?

    Lake Michigan
  • Which city in New York is known as "Flour City"?

    Rochester
  • Which U.S. city is home to an NFL team called "The Packers"?

    Green Bay
  • Which city in Wisconsin is called the "Malibu of the Midwest"?

    Sheboygan
  • Kenosha is a city in which US state?

    Wisconsin
  • Which of these is a Michigan port city, at the mouth of the Black River?

    South Haven
  • Which Canadian city is the "Waterfall Capital of the World"?

    Hamilton
  • Which of these is a Canadian city on the western shore of Lake Ontario?

    Mississauga
  • What island in Michigan is home to the 19th-century Grand Hotel?

    Mackinac Island
  • In which Illinois city was science-fiction author Ray Bradbury born?

    Waukegan

Do you love New York? Prove your mastery in this quiz!

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  • Which is the longest-running Broadway musical?

    The Phantom of the Opera
  • The Statue of Liberty was a gift to the U. S. from which country?

    France
  • The New York International Airport is named after which President?

    John F. Kennedy
  • Which of the following TV series is set in New York?

    Sex and the City
  • Which of these landmarks is not in New York?

    The White House
  • What NYC park has appeared in the most American movies?

    Central Park
  • What is the smallest borough of New York City?

    Manhattan
  • The Hudson River flows through New York and what other state?

    New Jersey
  • What was Times Square originally called?

    Long Acre Square
  • In what architectural style was the Empire State Building designed?

    Art Deco
  • Which of these cities is on roughly the same latitude as New York City?

    Madrid
  • The High Line, a public park in New York, was built on what structure?

    An elevated rail line
  • What kind of establishment is the MoMA, located in New York?

    Museum
  • Which of these is a multi-purpose indoor arena in New York City?

    Madison Square Garden
  • Where is New York City's most famous Christmas tree displayed?

    Rockefeller Center
  • What well-known hotel offers views of New York's Central Park?

    The Plaza
  • Which of these is not one of New York's five boroughs?

    Long Island
  • Which Beatle was fatally wounded in New York in 1980?

    John Lennon
  • Where are the majority of the New York fashion houses located?

    Garment District
  • Which English monarch founded Columbia University in New York City?

    King George II

What makes these cities famous? Take our fun city quiz!

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  • Which city in the US is known for its Mardi Gras celebrations?

    New Orleans
  • Which fruit is New York City's famous nickname associated with?

    Apple
  • What is the name of San Francisco's famous bridge?

    Golden Gate
  • Which major U.S. city is home to an iconic Walk of Fame for movie stars?

    Los Angeles
  • Chicago-style pizza is most famously what style of pizza?

    Deep-dish
  • In which of these US cities is the Empire State Building located?

    New York City
  • The first Continental Congress was located where?

    Philadelphia
  • Which of these buildings is the tallest in Washington, DC?

    Washington Monument
  • The Lakers is an NBA team based in what U.S. city?

    Los Angeles, California
  • The Wynn is a famous hotel in which US City?

    Las Vegas
  • Which of these cities is known as the "Windy City"?

    Chicago
  • Beverly Hills is an upmarket area of which city?

    Los Angeles
  • Which building houses the United States Congress?

    Capitol
  • What type of bridge is San Francisco's Golden Gate Bridge?

    Suspension bridge
  • The Rockefeller Center is in which city?

    New York
  • New Orleans is considered the birthplace of which of these music genres?

    Jazz
  • The Willis Tower is a very tall feature in which US city?

    Chicago
  • Where can "The Great White Way" be found?

    Broadway, New York
  • Which major U.S. city is home to the Liberty Place skyscraper complex?

    Philadelphia
  • What is Times Square named after?

    The New York Times