|
|
In case you’ve been living under a rock, the United States is turning 250 this Fourth of July.
At National Geographic, we decided to ring in the semiquincentennial with the ultimate superlative list: the first, best, sharkiest, floatiest, gnarliest, etc.
|
|
|
From where to find the first sunrise to the state with the longest-standing high school rivalry, it’s a lineup that will surprise and delight you.
And no celebration is complete without food—in my house, at least. We compiled a staggering list of all 50 states’ top comfort foods, from candied salmon in Alaska to Maine’s blueberry pie. Give it a read and let us know if we got it right—or not!
|
|
|
Scrapple, blueberry pie, chicken and dumplings—these nostalgic comfort foods are often synonymous with the places they call home.
|
|
|
From centuries-old artists’ colonies and quaint villages that birthed the U.S. Navy to the country’s oldest seaport, these coastal towns are ripe with history, antique stores, and quaint fish shacks serving up classic New England fare like lobster rolls, clam chowder, and baked haddock fillets. |
|
|
KEITH LADZINSKI, NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC IMAGE COLLECTION
|
Combining a big-city pedigree with Midwestern congeniality, Chicago often surprises visitors with its wide-ranging yet accessible amenities. Top chef restaurants, world-class museums, historic landmarks, and a verdant natural landscape unfold in a city that stretches into 77 diverse neighborhoods.
|
|
|
Since the gates of the "Italian Alcatraz" swung shut for the last time in 1997, the island has undergone a radical transformation, or perhaps, a restoration. Cells with rusting bars that once hosted mafia bosses and terrorists of Italy’s “Lead Years” still stand, but nature has now reclaimed its space.
|
|
|
From sky-high overlooks to a thrilling underground waterfall and a retro pinball museum, Chattanooga, Tennessee, amazes at every turn. Join Nat Geo photographer Greg Kahn and his family as they journey into the heart of the Scenic City.
|
|
|
Clicking on the Facebook, Instagram, and National Geographic Channel links will take you away from our National Geographic Partners site where different terms of use and privacy policy apply.
|
This email was sent to [email protected]: Please do not reply to this email as this address is not monitored.
This email contains an advertisement from:
National Geographic | 1145 17th Street, N.W. | Washington, D.C. 20036
Stop all types of future commercial email from National Geographic regarding its products, services, or experiences.
Manage all email preferences with the Walt Disney Family of Companies.
© 2026 National Geographic Partners, LLC, All rights reserved.
|
|
|
|
