Capitals, flags, maps & more
New! State Animals, Sports, and Famous Americans, plus 2,000+ fun facts. From first graders to grandparents: how well do YOU know the 50 states?
Ahoy, explorer! States Ahoy! turns learning the 50 United States into a fun, colorful adventure for every age, from young kids just starting out to grown-ups who think they know it all.
FUN FOR ALL AGES
• More than 2,000 fun facts, from capitals and flags to little-known records, famous Americans, and state animals
• Start as a Deckhand with 3 easy choices, or jump to Captain, where 10 look-alike answers and tricky fake ones challenge even geography buffs
• Play together as a family and see who knows the most
• Great for students studying for a geography test, and for travelers planning a road trip
23 TOPICS TO EXPLORE
Places & Maps
• Capitals
• Shapes
• Landmarks & Parks — from the Grand Canyon to Lucy the Elephant
• Biggest Cities
• Neighbors — which states touch each other (and which touch none!)
• Regions — Northeast, Southeast, Midwest, Southwest, and West
• Highest Points — from mighty Denali to Florida's tiny Britton Hill
State Symbols
• Flags
• State Birds
• State Flowers
• State Trees
• State Animals — official state mammals, horses, dogs, and reptiles, from Alaska's moose to Florida's manatee
• Famous Foods — official state foods, from Georgia's peach to Oklahoma's watermelon
• Gems & Rocks — from Arkansas's diamonds to Iowa's geodes
Names & History
• Famous Americans — where Harriet Tubman, Neil Armstrong, Dolly Parton, and more were born, grew up, or made history
• Nicknames
• Mottos
• Name Origins — where each state's name comes from
• Postal Abbreviations
• Joining the Union
• Record Breakers — the smallest state, where the first airplane flight happened, where cotton candy was invented, and more
• Sports — college mascots, the Kentucky Derby, the Masters, and great moments in sports history
Mix It Up — every question comes from a different topic!
EXPLORE THE STATES
Want to learn first? Tap any state on the map to see its flag, capital, state bird, landmarks, and more, each with a fun fact. No quiz, just discovering. You'll also see how many topics you've learned about each state as a Deckhand, Sailor, and Captain.
PLAY YOUR WAY
• Multiple Choice — pick the right answer from colorful buttons
• Map Tap — find the state by tapping it on an interactive map of the USA. Pinch to zoom, and use the handy buttons for tiny states like Rhode Island and Delaware
• Play it both ways — see a flag and name the state, or see the state and find its flag. Every topic works in both directions
• Three levels: Deckhand (Easy), Sailor (Medium), and Captain (Hard) — start with 3 choices and work up to 10 tricky ones
• Quick or long rounds — choose 5, 10, or 20 questions
LEARN AS YOU GO
• A fun fact after every question, in short, friendly sentences. Swipe it down to take a closer look at the map
• Read It to Me — tap the speaker to hear the question and fun fact read aloud, great for younger learners
• Friendly drawings of every state bird, flower, tree, food, gem, and animal
• A "Let's practice these" list of the questions you missed at the end of each round, with a Practice button to try them again
• Your best score saved for every topic and level
SAFE FOR KIDS
• No ads
• No accounts or sign-ups
• No data collection or tracking
• Works offline — no internet needed
Whether you're studying for a geography test, planning a road trip, or just curious which state makes the most maple syrup, States Ahoy! makes every state an adventure. All aboard!