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ICONIC DINING FOR GROUPS This Spring 2022 edition of TRIPinfo.com’s Quarterly Digital Magazine is dedicated to Iconic Dining for Groups. In it, you will find 63 restaurants across the country that offer unique history, scenery and cuisine for your group’s getaway, reunion, tour, or simply exploration. Industry sources report over 1,000,000 restaurants in the USA in 2021. Approximately half are franchise restaurant locations and half are independent. Total of all domestic restaurant industry sales is well over $799 billion. These restaurants employed over 14.5 million workers at the end of 2021…about 8% of the overall U.S. workforce! The restaurant industry is demanding and about 70%-80% of restaurants fail within the first 5 years. So, among 330,000+ independent restaurants, those that have survived 5 years in business are a small fraction. Scattered across the country, it was interesting to apply mathematics to assess iconic restaurants. While not an exhaustive study, it quickly becomes apparent that some of the best known Iconic Dining for Groups locales have survived the test of time! Average Year Founded: 1912 Average Year Founded simply adds all the years together and divides by the number of Iconic Restaurants. New Mexico and Arizona are admitted to the Union, becoming the 47th and 48th U.S. state. The Titanic hits an iceberg and sinks in the Atlantic Ocean. The first street cars begin running in San Francisco. Median Year Founded: 1928 Median Year Founded derives from sorting our list into date order and finding the one in the middle. In 1928 Walt Disney’s Mickey Mouse appears in his first animated feature, Amelia Earhart becomes the first woman to fly across the Atlantic, and Alexander Fleming discovers penicillin. Maya Angelou, Andy Warhol, Shirley Temple, Fred Rogers, Stanley Kubrick, Fats Domino and Astronaut Jim Lovell were born. Mode of Year Founded: 1898 + 1933 + 1993 Mode of Year Founded is date that appears most often. Interestingly, 3 Iconic Dining for Groups restaurants were founded in 1898, 1933 and 1993. In 1898, the Spanish-American War ends and the five boroughs join to create the City of Greater New York. In 1933, construction of the Golden Gate Bridge begins in San Francisco and Prohibition ends. In 1993, CERN announces World Wide Web protocols will be free and the NFL awards its 30th franchise to the Jacksonville Jaguars. We think your groups will be intrigued, entertained, and educated on the history and lore of these famous spots, while enjoying fabulous meals. This issue is designed to be an ongoing, useful reference for group dining ideas. They are all great places to visit. And doesn’t that make traveling as a group the most fun?
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Group Dining in Iconic Spots Adding Local Flavor Building on TRIPinfo’s previous Digital Magazine featuring Destinations, the destination of your reunion or group getaway has been announced. Now, everyone wants to know what they will do and where they will eat. Why not spice up the trip with some local flavor when making your restaurant choices? Or add a stop just to sample an iconic dish.
its stellar qualities, short history, type of cuisine, group seating capacity and links to its website so you can get further information. If you want to consider visiting other group-friendly restaurants, click on Dining – located on the Toolbar across the top of TRIPinfo.com pages – to see listings of 1,425+ Group Dining & Banquet Sites.
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considered and what you may find in the following • Filter Group Dining Sites by 217 Airport Gateways. 63 dining spots are: • Sort Restaurants by Name, City, Year Founded, Rate Taste: Authentic taste; (mostly) made in-house from Range, Type of Cuisine or Banquet Seating Capacity. fresh, local ingredients; appeal to a variety of palates. • Call Restaurant – 1-touch from the Phone Icon using phone, tablet or desktop connects you. History: A place to learn about the area’s culture and • Map Restaurant – 1-touch on Map Marker icon heritage through food, its preparations, traditions, using phone, tablet or desktop finds your way. • Video - Get fast access to the Restaurant’s Video. stories, architecture or period costumes. • Book - Book direct on the Restaurant’s website. Ambience Unlike Any Other: A setting that provides • Group - Get fast access to Groups. a distinctly memorable backdrop for the destination. • Subscribe to TRIPinfo’s weekly eNewsletter for Travel Industry News. More than likely, the scenery cannot be duplicated. • Check out TRIPinfo.com >> Tips >> Dining for Trend-setters of today or yesteryear: Places where group travel ideas. people traditionally gather to relax, socialize, play games, tour, listen to music and enjoy a meal together. We look forward to hearing about your group We have included microbreweries, wineries and getaway! taverns, but the food doesn’t take a second place. Have a great TRIP! As applicable, each of the 63 restaurant entries includes a photo and short description that reveals
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Banquet Seating Capacity & Styles Banquet Style
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Seating capacity for a room set for meal functions, typically Seating capacity when chairs are behind tables, typically one seat per 12 square feet. This 1,000 square foot room one seat per 15 square feet. This 1,000 square foot room seats 80 people. Great for small group discussions or dinner! handles 70 people, Good for meetings and taking notes!
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Seating configurations with chairs placed around all sides of the table. In this illustration, the tables are placed together allowing extra room in a boardroom style set-up.
Seating configuration with tables arranged in a square with an open middle; chairs are only on the outside. This style is ideal for sharing ideas in small groups of 20-40.
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Seating capacity for a freestanding theater or when chairs are in rows without tables, typically one seat per 9 square feet. This 1,000 square foot room handles 100 seats.
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Wintzell’s Oyster House Mobile, Alabama
1938
Known for its “oysters–fried, stewed or nude,” Wintzell’s has been serving fresh Gulf Coast seafood for more than 80 years. Each year, the restaurants typically serve about 93,000 pounds of shrimp, 182,000 pounds of fresh oysters and 21,000 gallons of gumbo to hungry patrons. This historic landmark resides in a 2-story building that is the only wooden structure designed for commercial use remaining on Dauphin Street. Built in 1891, the clapboard building is featured on the Dauphin Street Historic District Walking Tour. The restaurant has a casual, lively and southern atmosphere. The Downtown Mobile location is one of 6 locations in Alabama.
The Pump House Restaurant & Saloon
1933
Fairbanks, Alaska
Set in 1890s Gold Rush motif filled with antiques and furnishings with unique stories, the Pump House has a historic and relaxed atmosphere. The restaurant serves its food “Alaskan Style” which combines serving the freshest products possible with their unique cultural heritage. Popular menu items are Alaskan seafood including fresh salmon delivered by float plane to their dock when possible, aged prime beef and fresh oysters flown in on Alaska Airlines. In summer months, guests sit outside on the decks overlooking the Chena River and wave to passing riverboats and watch the float planes land. Banquet room is available.
War Eagle Mill & Restaurant
1832
Rogers, Arkansas
Groups have the chance to take a free tour of the Mill, get a historical overview of the Mill, watch the powerful water wheel grind grains into flour and corn into meal and listen to interesting stories. Following the tour, groups may tour a gift shop filled with locally made food on the first floor and fine arts, crafts and gifts on the second floor. Then, groups make their way to the third floor to sample homestyle meals made 100% of War Eagle Mill products. Serving breakfast and lunch daily to the public, the restaurant accommodates groups for lunch or an afternoon snack. The Restaurant sits 40 guests at a time; larger groups plan on two sittings. 12
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El Charro Café Tucson, Arizona
1922
Celebrating 100 years this year, El Charro is the oldest Mexican restaurant in continuous operation by the same family in the nation. The original location of this iconic restaurant was built in 1896 by a famous stone mason as his residence. This restaurant and buildings throughout Tucson’s Historic District feature his stonework. The stone mason’s daughter opened the iconic restaurant serving Northern Mexican and Tucsonstyle Mexican food. She is recognized as the “Inventor of the Chimichanga.” Today, the award-winning restaurant has 4 Tucson-area locations, including an airport café. Three locations serve groups from 40 to 70 people.
Musso & Frank Grill Los Angeles, California
1919
Musso’s is known for its classic menu featuring excellent food, outstanding service and Hollywood history. As Hollywood’s oldest restaurant, the restaurant appears the same today as it did when Charlie Chaplin, Gary Cooper, Humphrey Bogart, Lauren Bacall, Elizabeth Taylor or Marilyn Monroe were enjoying flannel cakes for breakfast, steaks, chops, fish or Italian specialties for dinner in the comfortable leather booths or drinking the signature martinis at the mahogany bar. Located on Hollywood Boulevard, the restaurant is still familyowned. Two new private dining rooms are available for intimate gatherings and large parties.
Tadich Grill
San Francisco, California
1849
Tadich Grill is San Francisco’s and California’s oldest restaurant. It is also believed to be the third oldest continuously run restaurant in the United States behind the Union Oyster House (1826) in Boston and Antoine’s Restaurant (1840) in New Orleans. For lunch and dinner, people converge on this Financial District landmark to savor the freshest seafood of the day. The restaurant now offers reservations for half of their seating and the other half is available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Patrons may choose between sitting on stools at the bar, tables and alcoves with booth seating for 6. Private parties are only available on Sundays - call to reserve. www.TRIPinfo.com | Dining
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Buckhorn Exchange Denver, Colorado
1893
On the National Register of Historic Places, The Buckhorn Exchange is Denver’s oldest restaurant. Its founder, Henry H. “Shorty Scout” Zietz, was a member of the Buffalo Bill band of scouts, lifelong friend of Sitting Bull and even served as a guide and hunting partner to President Theodore Roosevelt. A collection of taxidermy, guns and historic celebrity photograph displays illustrate the restaurant’s remarkable history. The menu includes a variety of steaks, buffalo, elk, pork ribs, quail, lamb and salmon. The heated roofgarten is the perfect spot for private parties of 60, available year-round; the entire restaurant may be rented for up to 150 people.
Louis’ Lunch
New Haven, Connecticut
1895
Recognized by the Liberty of Congress as the Birthplace of the Hamburger Sandwich – America’s most recognized sandwich, Louis’ Lunch still serves their iconic hamburgers just as they were first served in 1900. The freshly made burgers, consisting of a special blend of five cuts of meat, are grilled to order on the original cast-iron grills from 1898. Still the specialty of the house, these delicious burgers are served on white toast with cheese, tomato and onion as garnishes. Condiments are unnecessary. Now, one of the oldest, family-run businesses in the country, the historic restaurant is still family-owned and operated by the fourth generation.
Martin’s Tavern Washington, DC
1933
Locally owned for four generations, this Georgetown favorite is the oldest family-run restaurant in the District of Columbia. Founded by former Major League Baseball player William Gloyd “Billy” Martin, the tavern has the distinction of hosting each U.S. President from Harry S. Truman to George W. Bush. Patrons have the opportunity to sit in the same wooden booths where JFK proposed to Jacqueline, Nixon enjoyed the tavern’s famous meatloaf and baseball icons dined. The landmark serves upscale American cuisine including brunch everyday until 4pm. Welcoming special events, Martin’s Tavern is the perfect venue for private breakfasts and brunches. 14
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Cantwell’s Tavern Odessa, DE
1822
Located in northern Delaware on the banks of the Appoquinimink Creek, the small town of Odessa was originally a busy grain shipping port named Cantwell’s Bridge and renamed in 1855 to Odessa after the Ukrainian port city. The fully-restored restaurant building is just one example of 18th- and 19th-century architecture in the historic town. The full-service restaurant is modeled on an early 19th-century style tavern, serving regional fare like crab cakes, scallops, flatbreads and sandwiches, craft beer & cocktails in its cozy historic setting. The 2nd Floor Banquet Room accommodates 40 people seated or 60 people standing. Other event space is available.
Captain Anderson’s Panama City Beach, FL
1967
During its eight-month season from March thru October, the award-winning Capt. Anderson’s is known for serving more fresh local seafood than any other restaurant in Florida. The local tradition is to dine early at this waterfront restaurant and watch the fishing fleets unload their catch. Celebrating 55 years this year, the restaurant’s classic dishes include char-grilled jumbo shrimp, grilled bay shrimp, filet of snapper, grouper with fresh lump blue crab meat, Porterhouse steak and grilled churrasco steak. The 725-seat restaurant offers two beautiful waterfront private rooms for special events with seating for 125 and 270 guests.
Bern’s Steak House Tampa, Florida
1956
Often reserved for special occasions, dining at Bern’s is a unique experience. Guests can choose dry-aged and cooked-to-order steaks, fresh seafood or other entrees. Tours of wine cellar housing 6,500 unique wine labels with over a half million bottles are popular. After dinner, guests move to the second floor Dessert Room to relax in one of 48 wine barrel-shaped booths to enjoy quiet conversation and sample desserts, dessert wines and spirits. The iconic restaurant has 3 private dining rooms, not available on Friday or Saturday nights, with maximum seatings of 10, 20 or 26 people. Groups of 12+ make reservations through group dining department. 16
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Whistle Stop Cafe Juliette, Georgia
1927
A general merchandise store for 45 years, the store played a major role as “The Whistle Stop Cafe” in the 1991 Oscar-nominated film, Fried Green Tomatoes. Following the movie, the location became a real cafe, named the Whistle Stop Cafe. Of course, the restaurant serves fried green tomatoes every day along with other classic southern dishes that include southern fried chicken, barbeque, ribs, catfish, country fried steak, pork chops, hamburgers, fried okra and sweet tea. The restaurant has become a popular stop for small groups who are traveling in the heart of Georgia visiting historic sites and enjoying the area’s outdoor recreation.
Ray’s on the River
Sandy Springs, Georgia
1984 1919
Minutes from downtown Atlanta near Truist Park, home of the Atlanta Braves, in the scenic city of Sandy Springs is Ray’s on the River. One of the few Atlanta restaurants located on the Chattahoochee River, the award-winning restaurant treats guests to serene river views and classic American food, such as: fresh seafood, flown in daily, steaks and regionally grown vegetables. For even closer river views, Ray’s offers outdoor and patio dining overlooking the Chattahoochee and surrounded by beautiful landscapes. For private events, the restaurant can accommodate up to 180 guests with a variety of private event spaces or complete restaurant buy-out.
Pirates’ House
Savannah, Georgia
1753
The Pirates’ House sits on one of the most historic spots in Georgia: The site of the Trustees Garden, the first public agricultural experimental garden in America. The garden fed the colonists while the colony was established. Built as an inn near the Savannah River for seafarers and a gathering spot for sailors and pirates, The Pirates’ House is a sprawling restaurant consisting of 15 separate dining rooms. Each one is loaded with history and intriguing stories. The iconic restaurant serves Southern-inspired meals including fresh seafood, steaks, ribs and fried green tomatoes. Private dining rooms accommodate groups of 20 up to 150. www.TRIPinfo.com | Dining
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Smith Family Garden Luau Kapaa, Kauai, Hawaii
1947
Consistently voted one of Hawaii’s best luaus, this luau is located on a 30-acre garden along the Wailua River in the sacred Wailua Valley on the island of Kauai. The evening’s experience begins with a welcome and photograph of the lei presentation, followed by a narrated tram ride around the gardens. Guests gather for the Imu Ceremony, hearing about Hawaiian history and culture; next comes a traditional buffet feast of kalua pig, teriyaki beef, ono mahimahi, poi, Hawaiian salads and desserts. Groups celebrating special events are recognized during dinner. After dinner, guests watch multi-cultural performances in a torch-lit amphitheater.
Breitbach’s Country Dining Balltown, Iowa
1852
Located in a town with a population of less than 100 about 16 miles north of Dubuque, this historic restaurant is off the beaten path but worth the trip. As Iowa’s oldest restaurant, the family-owned and operated restaurant serves freshly prepared, home-style foods for lunch and dinner from its buffet and menu. High on the must-try list is the award-winning breaded pork tenderloin, Iowans’ favorite dish according to the Iowa Pork Production Association. Near the restaurant are 2 overlooks showcasing spectacular views of the Mississippi River Valley and the hills of southwest Wisconsin. Two private event spaces are available for 60 and 130 people.
Cedars Floating Restaurant Coeur d’Alene, Idaho
1965
Arrive by car or dock your boat by the restaurant that floats. Located at the confluence of Lake Coeur d’Alene and the Spokane River, the entire restaurant, weighing 1.2 million pounds, is bouyed by 600,000 pounds of concrete wrapped styrofoam. This stunning location provides spectacular views of the water and surrounding Northwest scenery. The menus rotate seasonally and feature locally-sourced ingredients for their aged steaks, prime rib, fish and seafood. For groups, the iconic restaurant’s rustic wood-beam main dining room seats 90; the outdoor, year-round, deck seats 70 people for open-air dining. 18
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The Berghoff Restaurant, Bar & Café
1898
Chicago, Illinois
The Berghoff Restaurant serves Classic German cuisine – with favorites like creamed spinach, Wiener Schnitzel and Bavarian pretzels – and Contempary American cuisine. Steins of beer are popular with all dishes. The storied, family-owned and operated restaurant, bar and quick-serve café are all located in a historic 45,000 sq. ft. building. Private and semi-private rooms for groups of all sizes are available. A private room has a seating capacity of 150 for seated dinners and 200 for receptions. Tour groups, student groups and pre-theater groups with 30 to 150 people often choose semi-private dining in the main dining room.
St. Elmo Steak House Indianapolis, Indiana
1919 1902
A tradition since 1902, this downtown Indianapolis landmark is the oldest Indianapolis steakhouse in its original location. It is historically known as a spot where businessmen, celebrities, politicians and sports stars dine. Even Peyton Manning reviewed his first contract with the Indianapolis Colts in this restaurant. While the classic award-winning restaurant has earned its reputation for serving great steaks, seafood, chops and providing professional service, the 400-seat restaurant’s must-have signature dish is the spicy shrimp cocktail. St. Elmo has six private dining rooms with seating for 10 to 70 guests.
Hays House Restaurant & Tavern
1857
Council Grove, Kansas
Having the distinction of being the oldest restaurant West of the Mississippi, the Hays House Restaurant is also one of Council Grove’s 25 historic sites and one of the town’s six landmarks relating to the Santa Fe Trail era when the town was a wagon train rendezvous. Opening as a restaurant and trading post, the restaurant building sits on the Santa Fe Trail – now Main Street. This historic dining destination serves traditional American cuisine – such as chicken fried steak, steaks, fried chicken, catfish, fried shrimp, sandwiches – for lunch and dinner. Six private rooms with seating from 12 to 60 are available for special events. www.TRIPinfo.com | Dining
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The Old Talbott Tavern Bardstown, Kentucky
1779
Said to be the nation’s oldest western stagecoach stop for westward moving explorers, this early American stone building has provided shelter, food and drink to historic figures like Abraham Lincoln, Daniel Boone, Henry Harrison, Andrew Jackson, Stephen Foster and Jesse James. Located in historic Bardstown on Court Square, the restaurant serves regional specialties including Kentucky Hot Brown, steaks, fried chicken, catfish, Bourbon barbecue ribs, Chess pie and Talbott Tavern pie to today’s travelers. The historic property is also home to the oldest Bourbon Bar in the world. Large groups are welcome.
Buckhorn Lake State Resort Park
1961
Buckhorn, Kentucky
Like other restaurants in Kentucky State Resort Parks, Bowlingtown Country Kitchen lodge dining room in Buckhorn Lake State Resort Park serves fresh locally-sourced meats and produce, as available, during breakfast, lunch and dinner. Typical delicious dishes include hot browns, fried catfish, their famous banana pudding and chef specialties. Located in the Appalachian foothills of eastern Kentucky, just along the edge of the Daniel Boone National Forest, the restaurant and lodge feature gorgeous views of the 1,200-acre Buckhorn Lake and rolling, tree-covered hills. The connecting conference center has space for groups of 40 to 200.
Antoine’s Restaurant New Orleans, Louisiana
1840
Antoine’s has been serving its renowned French-Creole cuisine for 5 generations, making it the oldest familyrun restaurant in the nation and New Orlean’s oldest restaurant. Restaurant owners/chefs have invented culinary classics like Oysters Rockefeller, Eggs Sardou and Pommes de Terre Souffles. Each of the 14 dining rooms is filled with unique décor showcasing its history. Through the years, Antoine’s has served famous guests like Franklin Roosevelt, Pope John Paul II, Brad Pitt, Bruce Willis, Whoopi Goldberg, Bing Crosby and Bob Hope. The restaurant’s private rooms accommodate from 14 to 300, with a seating capacity of over 700. 20
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DiMillo’s on The Water Portland, Maine
1954
Located at the Portland waterfront’s Long Wharf overlooking Casco Bay, the family-owned and operated restaurant serves fresh, locally-caught Maine classics aboard Maine’s only floating restaurant. Originally a car ferry that was converted into the 600-seat restaurant, DiMillo’s offers indoor and outdoor dining with amazing views of the New England harbor from every table. Among diners’ favorites are Maine lobster – served a variety of ways, Atlantic salmon, Maine haddock, fried clams and scallops, soups and chowders, Italian pasta, beef and chicken. Private function rooms are available for special events accommodating groups of 10-150+.
Smokehouse Restaurant at Antrim 1844
1919 1844
Taneytown, Maryland
Recently presented with the Best Historic Restaurant in America award by Historic Hotels of America and USA Today Best Readers’ Choice Winner for Best Hotel Restaurant in 2020, Smokehouse Restaurant has captivated diners at the Antrim 1844 for almost three decades. Using the freshest ingredients, the restaurant serves French American cuisine during its six-course prix fixe dinner with optional wine pairing. Located just under two hours from Washington, DC and an hour from Baltimore, the 40-room historic hotel offers multiple indoor and outdoor venues spread across its 24 acres for special events and catering by the restaurant.
Union Oyster House Boston, Massachusetts
1826
A National Historic Landmark, The Union Oyster House is the oldest restaurant in Boston and the oldest continually-operating restaurant in the U.S. The storied restaurant is housed in a Pre-Revolutionary brick building, representative of Boston’s Georgian Architecture. Located on the Freedom Trail just a block from Faneuil Hall, the restaurant serves New England seafood specialties such as freshly shucked oysters, chowders, cherrystone clams, scallops, crab cakes, Boston scrod and lobster. The Union Oyster House accommodates groups from 20-100 people in their private function rooms. www.TRIPinfo.com | Dining
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Sleder’s Family Tavern Traverse City, Michigan
1882
Michigan’s oldest, continuously-operated restaurant has not changed much over its 140 years. The family-owned and operated restaurant maintains its family-friendly dining, the original 21-foot solid mahogany bar, wooden booths, an array of century-old round oak tables, a 12foot ornate stamped tin ceiling and numerous hunting trophies. One of these is Randolph the moose who has earned the tradition of “Smooch the moose for luck!” The historic restaurant serves American cuisine featuring beef burgers, homemade fries, fried perch, buffalo burgers and smelt. The Victorian-style side porch is a popular venue for private events.
Gluek’s Bar and Restaurant Minneapolis, Minnesota
1934
Since the end of Prohibition, the family owned and operated restaurant has been serving German-inspired entrees, assorted bratwurst, sausages and Bavarian pretzels. Housed in a historic building built in the Warehouse District in 1902, the restaurant has the atmosphere of a German Beer Hall with a 55-foot oak bar in the main room that serves Gluek’s beer, other beer, wine and spirits. Now the oldest restaurant in downtown Minneapolis, Gluek’s is just steps from Target Field, Vikings US Bank Stadium and other popular attractions. A private room is available for groups with a seating capacity of 60 banquet-style and 100+ for receptions.
Vintage Restaurant at Stone Hill Winery
1979
Hermann, Missouri
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the 13-acre Stone Hill Winery, which began in 1847, was once the 2nd largest winery in the U.S. Its former carriage house and horse barn were converted into the Vintage Restaurant and opened in 1979. The restaurant serves contemporary world cuisine including German specialties – like Schweineschnitzel, Chicken Spaetzle, salmon and steaks – paired with the Stone Hill Winery’s award-winning wines. A private dining room is available for groups with seating for 50 people, and the nearby Sherry House accommodates 300 people. Winery tours and tastings are available. 22
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Weidmann’s
Meridian, Mississippi
1870
Weidmann’s was established by Swiss immigrant Felix Weidmann, who was a chef on a transatlantic steam ship. In its present location since 1923, the restaurant serves affordable Southern cuisine, including many original Weidmann’s recipes, in a historic setting. Guests will find their table set with a locally handmade crock of peanut butter and crackers. According to legend, butter was scarce during World War II and a patron suggested the peanut butter would be a good substitute. The tradition stuck. Weidmann’s features two private banquet rooms on the second floor of the historic restaurant with a seating capacity for 50 and 80 people.
McGill’s Restaurant & Saloon Gallatin Gateway, Montana
1919 1898
The fine dining restaurant is part of the 320 Guest Ranch, set on 320 acres beside the Gallatin River in the Gallatin National Forest between Big Sky Resort and Yellowstone National Park. The resort’s early western atmosphere continues into the rustic restaurant that uses fresh locally sourced ingredients to create classic Montana dishes. Menu favorites include fresh-caught trout, steaks, wild game, foraged mushrooms and fresh vegetables. While dining, guests have the opportunity to enjoy Gary Carter paintings, depicting the cowboy lifestyle of old. The Saloon is housed in one of the property’s oldest buildings – the original homestead cabin, built in 1898.
Johnny’s Cafe´ Omaha, Nebraska
1922
Celebrating their centennial year, Johnny’s Café is a South Omaha landmark, located next to the Omaha stockyards. What started as an 8-seat saloon grew to become known as Omaha’s original steakhouse. The family-owned and operated restaurant is highly regarded for their midwestern, hand-cut aged on premise and cooked to order steaks and slow-roasted prime rib of beef. The menu also features a variety of seafood and chicken selections as well as from-scratch soups for lunch and dinner. The award-winning restaurant welcomes groups and offers a variety of private rooms that accommodate groups of 10 to 200. www.TRIPinfo.com | Dining
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Dan’l Boone Inn
Boone, North Carolina
1959
Dan’l Boone Inn, Boone’s oldest restaurant, occupies one of the oldest and most historic buildings in downtown Boone. The restaurant serves family-style meals starting with salad in the summer and soup in the winter followed by three meats and five vegetables, biscuits, preserves, dessert and a beverage. Entrees include southern fried chicken, country style steak and country ham biscuits. A full family-style breakfast is available on Saturdays and Sundays. With a seating capacity of about 180, the award-winning restaurant has several private dining rooms with seating for 15 to 130 people. Reservations are accepted for groups of 15 or more.
Golden Steer Steakhouse Las Vegas, Nevada
1958
Said to be the oldest continually operating steakhouse in Las Vegas, the restaurant’s signature red leather booths, muted lighting and old-West art promises to take you back in time to the Vegas of old where Elvis, Frank Sinatra and Muhammad Ali dined. The award-winning restaurant is famous for their prime-aged steaks and attentive service. Two private rooms are available for private events. The Mob Room is ideal for intimate celebrations and accommodates 16 guests. The larger Western Lounge, with seating for up to 37 guests, is perfect for larger corporate events. Parties may choose between pre-fixe menus or the traditional dinner menu.
The Library Restaurant Portsmouth, New Hampshire
1975
This Portsmouth steakhouse is housed in what was once the Rockingham House, built in 1785 for Judge Woodbury Langdon and considered one of the most handsome brick houses in New England at the time. The wellpreserved historic landmark became a hotel in 1833, hosted the signing of the Russo-Japanese Treaty in 1905 and has served historic figures like George Washington, Franklin Pierce, James K. Polk, Theodore Roosevelt, Chester Arthur, William Taft and John F. Kennedy. The Library Restaurant offers private party luncheon venues for groups of up to 140 people and the Boardroom is ideals for smaller groups up to 20. 24
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Peacock Alley American Bar & Grill
1933
Bismarck, North Dakota
Bismarck’s oldest restaurant still in operation, Peacock Alley sits in the lobby of what was once the Patterson Hotel. On the National Register of Historic Places, the building was state’s tallest building and the largest hotel within a 4-state region when it opened in 1911. The building still ranks as the second tallest building in the state, behind the North Dakota State Capitol building. In the heart of downtown Bismarck, Peacock Alley is known as a popular meeting spot for locals and visitors. The award-winning restaurant serves beef from North Dakotan cattle and classic American specialties. The restaurant welcomes groups of all sizes up to 150 people.
The Saddle River Inn Saddle River, New Jersey
1981
The Saddle River Inn is part of the William Packard Estate now known as Barnstable Court. Sitting on the bank of the Saddle River, the Inn was once a sawmill and basket weaving factory as early as 1840. A fine dining establishment today, Saddle River Inn offers contemporary French cuisine on a menu that changes twice seasonally. House specialties feature local organic produce, line-caught fresh seafood and Prime dry-aged beef. For private events and group dining, the loft space is available for groups of 10 to 22 guests. Groups larger than 30 may buy out the restaurant; book a minimum of 30 days in advance.
El Farol
Santa Fe, New Mexico
1835
El Farol has earned the reputation as Santa Fe’s most historic and iconic restaurant and bar. The restaurant serves classic Spanish cuisine including traditional Spanish tapas, paella, steaks and daily specials, while the bar features classic margaritas, sangria, signature cocktails and live music. Guests may reserve a spot for the Flamenco Dinner Shows featuring musicians and dancers from the renowned National Institute of Flamenco and a prix fixe menu on Friday and Saturday evenings. Parties of 50-150 may reserve one of the private dining rooms or outdoor space for celebrations and special events. 26
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La Posta de Mesilla Mesilla, New Mexico
1939
A favorite dining spot for locals and visitors to the Las Cruces area, La Posta is one of the oldest and most historic Mexican restaurants in New Mexico and the U.S. Sitting in the heart of the chile capital of the world, the family-owned and operated restaurant features local New Mexican chile, Mexican food, steaks, tequila and margaritas in a 150+ year old historic adobe, listed on the National Register of Historic Places. La Posta was even chosen to represent the state on the USS New Mexico nuclear submarine. The historic restaurant has plenty of space for hosting all types of special events, from wedding receptions to corporate events.
Katz’s Delicatessen New York, New York
1888 1919
Described as America’s best known deli, this legendary Lower East Side deli has been featured in many movies and TV shows, including the famous “I’ll have what she’s having” scene from When Harry Met Sally. The kosherstyle delicatessen sells about 15,000 pounds of pastrami, 8,000 pounds of corned beef, 2,000 pounds of salami and 4,000 hot dogs each week. For groups, both fully-private and semi-private spaces are available by reservation only. The private dining room seats up to 30 guests, and the semi-private area seats up to 50 guests. For larger corporate events and weddings, full-store buyouts are available for 300+ guests.
Top of the Falls Restaurant Niagara Falls, New York
1885
During a visit to Niagara Falls State Park, established in 1885 and now the oldest American State Park, visitors have the opportunity for a one-of-a kind dining experience: Top of the Falls Restaurant is the only restaurant that overlooks Niagara Falls, and each meal is served with spectacular views of Horseshoe Falls through floorto-ceiling windows and outdoor dining decks. The restaurant serves modern American cuisine and classic dishes made from food and beverages grown, produced or processed in New York State. Dining favorites include Niagara Fish & Chips, Beef on Weck, park-inspired burgers, chocolate cake and cheesecake. www.TRIPinfo.com | Dining
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The Golden Lamb Lebanon, Ohio
1803
Recognized as the oldest continually operating business in Ohio, the Golden Lamb began as a stagecoach inn where people gathered to dine, drink and stay. This rich heritage is on display throughout the restaurant and 17-room hotel, as well as in the fourth-floor museum rooms which showcase the innkeepers’ history and Shaker culture. The award-winning restaurant uses fresh, locally-sourced ingredients including products from their own farm to produce American classics, such as: roasted turkey, Shepherd’s pie, lamb and prime rib. The Golden Lamb accommodates 8 to 80 people in the 5 private dining rooms.
Cattlemen’s Steakhouse Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
1910
Located in historic Oklahoma City’s Stockyards City, Cattlemen’s began by serving cowboys, ranchers and cattle haulers working in the area and now brings Presidents, famous movie stars and singers to its tables. Just take a look at the collection of drawings on the Wall of Fame in the dining rooms to see all of the Who’s Who representatives. As the oldest continually operating restaurant in Oklahoma, it is famous for its aged, handcut steaks for lunch or dinner and legendary breakfasts. Located next door to the restaurant, the Cattlemen’s Special Event Center can seat up to 170 guests or be divided to accommodate multiple smaller groups.
Restaurant at the King Estate 2006 Winery Eugene, Oregon
Presenting an extraordinary dining experience, the restaurant features a season menu that is Northwest inspired with a strong French influence. Each dish is made from produce grown on the winery’s 30-acres of organic gardens and orchards or from local food producers, whenever possible. They are paired with estate-exclusive wine that is produced by small and secluded vineyards. During the summer, patio or terrace dining is available. Founded in 1991, the 1,033acre winery offers tastings for groups of 8 or more with reservations. Four special event venues are available for groups ranging from 20 to 150 people. 28
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Pat’s King of Steaks
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
1930
Pat’s King of Steaks is the home of the inventor and originator of the iconic Philadelphia cheesesteak sandwich. Still owned and operated by the Olivieri family, the restaurant starts making the sandwich using whole ribeye, flown in from Australia, New Zealand or Uruguay, and thinly sliced on-premise before hitting the grill. Originally, onions were the only other ingredient prior to being served on an Italian roll. When cheese was added, the world-famous Philly cheesesteak was born. Pat’s also serves french fries, hot dogs and fish cakes. The one South Philly location is open 24/7, closed only for Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
Dobbin House Tavern Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
1776
Step back into Colonial Times with a visit to Gettysburg’s oldest and most historic home – now a restaurant. Decorated with period antiques in its six candlelit rooms, the restaurant serves colonial and continental cuisine made from fresh ingredients. Free, guided tours of the stone home, listed on the National Register for Historic Places, are available – check schedule. Also on the property are The Springhouse Tavern, a colonial tavern featuring spirits and casual fare, Gettystown Bed and Breakfast and Country Curiosity Store. Groups are welcome; the Abigail Adams Ballroom is ideal for gatherings of up to 130 people.
The Lobster Pot
Bristol, Rhode Island
1929
Sitting beside Bristol Harbor overlooking Narragansett Bay in the seaside New England town of Bristol, this waterfront restaurant is famous for its breathtaking views, live weekend entertainment and land and sea dishes. Each dish is inspired by a classic New England recipe showcasing fresh-caught seafood – like lobster, clams, scrod, quahog chowder – as well as steaks and chicken. Open year-round with seasonal days and hours, patrons have the choice of dining on the patio during warm months and beside the fireplace in the winter. Private event space with views of Narragansett Bay is available for groups of 20 to 150 guests. 30
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The Middleton Place Restaurant
1928
Charleston, South Carolina After touring Middleton Place, home to America’s Oldest Landscaped Gardens, guests may relax and visit the Restaurant for lunch. The dining venue offers traditional Low Country favorites made largely from fresh, local, seasonal, and organic ingredients, harvested from the on-site organic farm and gardens. Lunch options include she-crab soup, shrimp and grits and collard greens. Matching the elegant atmosphere, the dinner menu is more formal, serving fresh-caught local seafood, chicken and select cuts of meat. Dinner reservations are required. Middleton Place and the restaurant offer a variety of private event spaces across its 65 acres.
The Restaurant at The Willcox
1919 1898
Aiken, South Carolina
Set in America’s storied Thoroughbred Country, the Willcox is a white-pillared Colonial Revival landmark on the National Historic Register. The 23-guest room and suite hotel’s award-winning restaurant serves its locallysourced, internationally-inspired American cuisine for breakfast, lunch, dinner and Sunday brunch. Guests may decide where on the property they would like to dine – in the dining room, a guest room by the fireplace, poolside or in the cozy lobby. Private event rooms plus the pool area as well as 2 private venues with sleeping rooms are available for parties and groups, ranging from 15 to 263 guests.
Cattleman’s Club Steakhouse Pierre, South Dakota
1986
Cattleman’s is known for their delicious steaks, prime rib and beautiful sunset views of Hipple Lake and the Missouri River. Located 5 miles east of Pierre, South Dakota’s state capital, this family-owned and operated restaurant ages, cuts and seasons all their steaks and trims and grinds hamburgers and ground sirloin inhouse. Two private banquet rooms are available for meetings and parties. One room seats 20-25 people, while the other seats 50-60 people. The two may be combined to accommodate 80 people. Cattleman’s has another location in Mitchell; the banquet room at this location seats 60 people. www.TRIPinfo.com | Dining
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Settles Grill
Big Spring, Texas
1930
Once the tallest building between El Paso and Ft. Worth, the historic 65-room Hotel Settles has been beautifully restored to showcase the hotel’s original craftsmanship and architectural details. The hotel’s Settles Grill offers West Texas comfort food with a modern flair during breakfast, lunch and dinner, making it a popular stop for locals and hotel guests. The dinner menu features entrees like Chicken Fried Steak, salmon, grilled trout and a variety of steaks. While the Settles Grill has a private parlor section for small groups, the hotel has six dedicated function spaces that can accommodate groups of 12 to 200 people for banquets.
Legacy Hall Plano, Texas
2016
Legacy Hall is Plano’s 55,000-square foot food hall, beer garden, craft brewery and live entertainment destination. The 3-story artisanal food hall has 24 food stalls run by local chefs offering the best food trends as well as multiple craft bars. Each of the restaurant patios has a view of the 1,500-seat Box Garden, an outdoor beer garden and entertainment venue for concerts and events on the first floor. Group reservations and private parties are welcome. As a premier event venue, Legacy Food Hall can accommodate groups up to 2,500 people in several unique spaces. Catering is available from any of the 20+ eateries. Photo credit: Legacy Hall.
Union Bear Restaurant & Brewery
2012
Plano, Texas
Plano’s first brewery is located on the Boardwalk at Granite Park, a collection of retail, hotel and dining options within a 90-acre mixed use development. The locally-owned and operated restaurant and brewery has a West Coast feel, fused with deep Texas roots. The menu elevates classic American dishes – hamburgers, fish tacos, Texas quail, salads, flatbreads – that are easily shared with a small group and, of course, paired with brewed in-house craft beers as well as an extensive list of spirits and cocktails. Casual indoor and outdoor dining featuring water views from the back patio are suitable for small group gatherings. Photo credit: Union Bear. 32
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Loveless Cafe
Nashville, Tennessee
1951
More than a half-million people come to the Loveless Cafe each year to indulge in home-cooked Southern food. Each dish is made entirely from scratch including the 10,000 biscuits made each day. Those world-famous biscuits are served with each meal throughout the day. Fried chicken, country ham, smokehouse barbecue pulled pork, all-day breakfast, omelets and desserts are fan-favorites. Two private event spaces are available for special events. Located in the original Loveless Cafe Motel Dining Room, the Harpeth Room accommodates groups up to 60 people. The banquet seating capacity of the rustic-chic Barn is 250+ people.
Island Buffalo Grill Syracuse, Utah
1993
Groups lucky enough to visit the Great Salt Lake near Salt Lake City can take a break from hiking, horseback riding and sightseeing to visit Island Buffalo Grill, located on the west side of Antelope Island State Park at Bridger Bay Beach. Outdoor and indoor seating options foster gorgeous views of the Great Salt Lake, sandy beaches and island scenery where sightings of grazing herds of free-range buffalo, mule deer, bighorn sheep, antelope and others are possible. Open March 1 - November 1, the casual café is known for freshly grilled Buffalo Burgers, hamburgers, grilled chicken sandwiches, hot dogs, french fries, onion rings and now soft-serve ice cream.
Main Dining Room at Trapp Family Lodge
1983
Stowe, Vermont
The Main Dining Room is one of four on-site restaurants at this 2,500-acre mountain resort that features Austrian-inspired architecture and European-style accommodations from the von Trapp Family – the family of singers represented in The Sound of Music. Offering stunning mountain views, the expansive, wood-paneled restaurant serves authentic European-style, farm-totable cuisine for breakfast and dinner daily. The Main Dining Room is available for private events. Other private indoor event space at the 96-room resort includes the Mozart Room accommodating 80-100 guests and the Salzburg Room for smaller groups of 50 or less.
King’s Arms Tavern Williamsburg, Virginia
1772
Travel back in time to the 18th-century when Jane Vobe originally opened the King’s Arms Tavern in historic Williamsburg. Adding to the authentic colonial experience, the tables are set with the finest pewter candlesticks, musicians play tunes of that day and the wait staff, dressed in 18th-century apparel, share the latest news and gossip of the era. The chophouse menu features prime rib, pork chops, shank of lamb, Chesapeake fish – all inspired by 18th-century recipes yet updated to 21st-century tastes. Colonial Williamsburg, the world’s largest outdoor living history museum in America, offers a variety of private dining venues.
Michie Tavern
Charlottesville, Virginia
1784 1919
Located next to Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello, this Virginia Historic Landmark serves house specialties like southern fried chicken, pulled pork, marinated baked chicken, biscuits, stewed tomatoes, green beans with ham and peach cobbler in a hearty buffet lunch. Each dish is based on an 18th century southern recipe, and servers are dressed in period attire. Hot mulled apple cider, traditional lagers, ales and wine are available to complement the dining experience. The rustic restaurant is divided into 5 unique rooms for a total seating capacity of 300+ for groups. Michie Tavern may be exclusively reserved for private evening events.
Ivar’s Acres of Clams Seattle, Washington
1938
One of 3 full-service, waterfront-view restaurants in the Ivar restaurant family, Ivar’s Acres of Clams sits on Pier 54 along Seattle’s waterfront, overlooking Elliott Bay. Guests have the option of choosing indoor dining in the spacious main dining room that pays homage to the iconic restaurant’s roots or al fresco dining on the patio deck. Both options serve fresh and wild Northwest seafood and house specialities, made from founded Ivar Haglund’s original recipes. They include wild Alaska salmon, deep-water halibut, Alaska King crab, Dungeness crab, jumbo prawns and weathervane scallops. Private space is available for groups up to 120 people. www.TRIPinfo.com | Dining
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Safehouse
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
1966
Spies looking for refuge with good food & drinks will find it at the SafeHouse, a fun spy-themed restaurant located in an alley near the Milwaukee River. The hideaway is marked by the International Exports Ltd sign. To enter, spies – aka diners – must know the password; clueless spies may have to perform a clearance test to prove they are friendly spies. Inside, there are collectibles, hidden doors, 2-way mirrors, scavenger hunt and spycialty eats like the Spy Burger, Impossible Burger, Prime Rib Timed Drop, Licensed to Kill Macaroni, Blowback BBQ Ribs and Cuban Missile Crisis sandwich. The restaurant offers private event space for groups of 12 or more.
Brix 27
Martinsburg, West Virginia
2018
Located in the heart of Downtown Martinsburg, Brix 27 was designed to feel like a gathering space for friends and family. By pairing old world ambiance with a modern flare, every seat in the house feels like a cozy corner for conversation, good food and drink. Restaurant chefs coordinate with local farmers to create sophisticated seasonal farm-to-table small plates and entrees that are perfect for sharing and pairing with a rotating wine list of 45+ wines. Brix 27 can accommodate up to 140 guests at a time. The Brix Loft, located on the second floor of the building, provides an intimate backdrop for private pairings and events.
Snake River Grill Jackson, Wyoming
1993
Overlooking Jackson’s Town Square, the award-winning restaurant serves fresh, uniquely-crafted New American cuisine in a rustic-elegant dining room and bar, offering 300 wines. The mostly organic menu focuses on seasonal foods, fresh seafood, prime chops and steaks, vegetarian dishes, plus free-range game and chicken. An intimate private dining room is available for groups up to 16 people, booked two months in advance. The main dining room accommodates small groups under 10 guests. Snake River Grill is open during the season, beginning mid-May to September and also during the Christmas season. 36
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Leave behind your everyday worries and escape to Martinsburg, Berkeley County, WV, where small-town meets big adventure. Discover breathtaking opportunities, from traversing the 23,000-acre Sleepy Creek Wildlife Management Area, to local hiking, camping, golfing, fishing, and boating opportunities. Cap off your outdoor adventure in Berkeley County with a well-earned victory of a delicious meal in historic Martinsburg’s eclectic downtown food scene. And before you leave, enjoy the diverse shopping throughout the downtown corridor. Your next great memory is waiting.
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Alabama FAMOUS PEOPLE: Helen Keller Condoleezza Rice Hank Aaron Nat King Cole Emmylou Harris Coretta Scott King Carl Lewis
FACTS: Capital: Montgomery Population: 4,903,185 Time Zone: Central Statehood: December 14, 1819 (22nd) Bird: Yellowhammer Flower: Camellia Nickname: The Cotton State Song: “Alabama”
California FACTS: FAMOUS PEOPLE: Shirley Temple Black Leonardo DiCaprio Steve Jobs Mickey Mouse Richard M. Nixon Sally Ride Tiger Woods
FACTS:
FAMOUS PEOPLE:
Population: 731,545
Holly Madison Curt Schilling Sarah Palin Archie Van Winkle James Morrison Jewel Wyatt Earp Carlos Boozer
Arizona FAMOUS PEOPLE: Joe Jonas Stevie Nicks Geronimo Barbara Eden Kerry Strug Emma Stone Shawn Michaels Jordin Sparks
Capital: Juneau Time Zone: Alaska / Aleutian Statehood: January 3, 1959 (49th) Bird: Willow ptarmigan Flower: Alpine Forget-me-not Nickname: The Last Frontier Song: “Alaska’s Flag”
Capital: Phoenix Population: 7,278,717 Time Zone: Mountain Statehood: February 14, 1912 (48th) Bird: Cactus Wren Flower: Saguaro Blossom Nickname: The Constitution State Song: “Arizona” Tree: Palo Verde
Arkansas FACTS: FAMOUS PEOPLE: Paul “Bear” Bryant Dizzy Dean Sonny Liston Conway Twitty John Grisham Johnny Cash Bill Clinton
Capital: Little Rock Population: 3,017,804 Time Zone: Central Statehood: June 15, 1836 (25th) Bird: Mockingbird Flower: Apple Blossom Nickname: The Natural State Song: “Arkansas, Oh Arkansas” Tree: Pine
Time Zone: Pacific Statehood: September 9, 1850 (31st) Bird: California Valley Quail Flower: California Poppy Nickname: The Golden State Song: “I Love You, California”
Colorado FACTS:
FAMOUS PEOPLE: Tim Allen Jon Heder John Kerry Jack Dempsey David Fincher Byron R. White John Hall
Tree: Sitka Spruce
FACTS:
Population: 39,512,223
Tree: Coast Redwood & Giant Redwood
Tree: Longleaf Pine
Alaska
Capital: Sacramento
Capital: Denver Population: 5,758,736 Time Zone: Mountain Statehood: August 1st, 1876 (38th) Bird: Lark Bunting Flower: Rocky Mountain Columbine Nickname: Centennial State Song: “Where the Columbines Grow” Tree: Blue Spruce
Connecticut FACTS: FAMOUS PEOPLE: Noah Webster Michael Bolton George W. Bush Vint Cerf Katharine Hepburn J. P. Morgan Benedict Arnold John Mayer
Capital: Hartford Population: 3,565,287 Time Zone: Eastern Statehood: January 05, 1788 (5th) Bird: Robin Flower: Mountain Laurel Nickname: The Constitution State Song: “Yankee Doodle” Tree: White Oak
Delaware FACTS:
FAMOUS PEOPLE:
Valerie Bertinelli Eleuthere Irenee du Pont de Nemours Henry Heimlich Robert Mitchum George Read Judge Reinhold Caesar Rodney
Capital: Dover Population: 973,764 Time Zone: Eastern Statehood: December 7, 1787 (1st) Bird: Blue Hen Chicken Flower: Peach Blossom Nickname: The First State Song: “Our Delaware” Tree: American Holly
Florida
FACTS:
FAMOUS PEOPLE:
Population: 21,477,737
Ariana Grande Ray Lewis Pat Boone Steve Carlton Frances Langford Osceola Sidney Poitier Janet Reno
Georgia FAMOUS PEOPLE: Martin Luther King, Jr. Ty Cobb Clarence Thomas Bill Elliott Ryan Seacrest Gladys Knight Julia Roberts
Capital: Tallahassee Time Zone: Eastern & Central Statehood: March 3, 1845 (27th) Bird: Northern Mockingbird Flower: Orange Blossom Nickname: The Sunshine State Song: “Florida, Where the Sawgrass...” Tree: Cabbage Palmetto
FACTS: Capital: Atlanta Population: 10,617,423 Time Zone: Eastern Statehood: January 2, 1788 (4th) Bird: Brown Thrasher Flower: Cherokee Rose Nickname: Empire State of the South Song: “Georgia On My Mind” Tree: Live Oak
Hawaii
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Illinois
FAMOUS PEOPLE: Ronald Reagan Robin Williams Betty White Harrison Ford Hillary Clinton Ernest Hemingway Quincy Jones Raquel Welch
Indiana
FAMOUS PEOPLE: Jimmy Hoffa Florence Henderson Evan Bayh Michael Jackson Steve McQueen Janet Jackson James Dean David Letterman
FACTS: Capital: Springfield Population: 12,671,821 Time Zone: Central Statehood: December 03, 1818 (21st) Bird: Cardinal Flower: Violet Nickname: The Prairie State Song: “Illinois” Tree: White Oak
FACTS: Capital: Indianapolis Population: 6,732,219 Time Zone: Eastern & Central Statehood: December 11, 1816 (19th) Bird: Cardinal Flower: Peony Nickname: The Hoosier State Song: “On the Banks of the Wabash, Far Away” Tree: Tulip
FACTS:
Capital: Honolulu
Iowa
FAMOUS PEOPLE:
Population: 1,415,872
FAMOUS PEOPLE:
Population: 3,155,070
Barack Obama Bruno Mars Nicole Kidman Bethany Hamilton Marcus Mariota Kelly Preston K. Megan McArthur Don Ho
Time Zone: Hawaii-Aleutian
Jerry Mathers Kurt Warner Mamie Eisenhower Ashton Kutcher John Wayne Cloris Leachman Shawn Johnson Halston
Time Zone: Central
Idaho
FACTS:
FAMOUS PEOPLE: Sarah Palin Aaron Paul Lana Turner Harmon Killebrew Ezra Pound Mike Riley
Statehood: August 21, 1959 (50th) Bird: Nene Flower: Yellow Hibiscus Nickname: The Aloha State Song: “Hawaii Ponoi, Hawaii Own” Tree: Candlenut
Capital: Boise Population: 1,787,065 Time Zone: Pacific Statehood: July 3, 1890 (43rd) Bird: Mountain Bluebird Flower: Syringa Nickname: Gem State Song: “Here We Have Idaho” Tree: Western White Pine
Kansas
FAMOUS PEOPLE: Amelia Earhart Burt Bacharach Joanna Gaines Gale Sayers Ed Asner Martina McBride Annette Bening
Capital: Des Moines
Statehood: December 28, 1846 (29th) Bird: American Goldfinch Flower: Rose Nickname: The Hawkeye State Song: “The Song of Iowa” Tree: Oak
FACTS: Capital: Topeka Population: 2,913,314 Time Zone: Central Statehood: January 29, 1861 (34th) Bird: Meadowlark Flower: Sunflower Nickname: The Sunflower State Song: “Home on the Range” Tree: Cottonwood
Kentucky FACTS:
FAMOUS PEOPLE: Muhammad Ali George Clooney Johnny Depp Duncan Hines Wynonna Judd Abraham Lincoln Diane Sawyer
Capital: Frankfort Population: 4,467,673
Forsyth, Georgia
Time Zone: Eastern & Central Statehood: June 1, 1792 (15th) Bird: Cardinal Flower: Goldenrod Nickname: The Bluegrass State Song: “My Old Kentucky Home” Tree: Tulip Tree
Louisiana
FACTS:
FAMOUS PEOPLE:
Population: 4,648,794
Harry Connick Jr. Frank Ocean Reese Witherspoon Truman Capote Jared Leto Mahalia Jackson Peyton Manning Quvenzhané Wallis
Maine FAMOUS PEOPLE: Judd Nelson Linda Lavin Patrick Dempsey Nelson Rockefeller Stephen King Elijah Lovejoy Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
Capital: Baton Rouge Time Zone: Central Statehood: April 30, 1812 (18th) Bird: Brown Pelican Flower: Magnolia Nickname: The Pelican State Song: “Give Me Louisiana“ Tree: Bald Cypress
FACTS: Capital: Augusta Population: 1,344,212 Time Zone: Eastern Statehood: March 15, 1820 (23rd) Bird: Chickadee Flower: White Pine Cone & Tassel Nickname: The Pine Tree State Song: “State Song of Maine” Tree: White Pine
Maryland FACTS: FAMOUS PEOPLE: Barbara Mikulski Reginald F. Lewis Harriet Tubman Frederick Douglass Michael Phelps Julie Bowen John Wilkes Booth Nora Roberts
Capital: Annapolis Population: 6,045,680 Time Zone: Eastern Statehood: April 28, 1788 (7th) Bird: Baltimore Oriole Flower: Black-eyed Susan Nickname: Old Line State Song: “Maryland My Maryland” Tree: White Oak
Massachusetts FACTS: FAMOUS PEOPLE: John F. Kennedy Dr. Seuss Benjamin Franklin John Adams George H. W. Bush Matt Damon Mark Wahlberg Matt LeBlanc
Capital: Boston Population: 6,892,503 Time Zone: Eastern Statehood: February 06, 1788 6th) Bird: Black-Capped Chickadee Flower: May Flower Nickname: The Bay State Song: “Hail, Massachusetts” Tree: American Elm
Michigan FACTS: FAMOUS PEOPLE: Serena Williams Tom Selleck Burt Reynolds Magic Johnson Madonna Stevie Wonder Henry Ford Kid Rock
Capital: Lansing Population: 9,986,857 Time Zone: Eastern Statehood: January 26, 1837 (26th) Bird: Robin Flower: Apple Blossom Nickname: The Wolverine State Song: “Michigan, My Michigan” Tree: White Pine
Capital: St. Paul
Nebraska FACTS:
Population: 5,639,632
FAMOUS PEOPLE:
Population: 1,934,408
Time Zone: Central
Gerald Ford Gabrielle Union Malcolm X Larry the Cable Guy Warren Buffet Andy Roddick Marlon Brando Fred Astaire
Time Zone: Central & Mountain
Nevada
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Minnesota FACTS: FAMOUS PEOPLE: F. Scott Fitzgerald Bob Dylan Chris Pratt Judy Garland Steve Martin Vince Vaughn J. Paul Getty Lindsey Vonn
Statehood: May 11, 1858 (32nd) Bird: Common Loon Flower: Lady Slipper Nickname: The Land of 10,000 Lakes Song: “Hail! Minnesota” Tree: Red Pine
Mississippi FACTS:
FAMOUS PEOPLE: Elvis Presley Oprah Winfrey Faith Hill James Earl Jones Brett Favre Jimmy Buffett B.B. King
Capital: Jackson Population: 2,976,149 Time Zone: Central Statehood: December 10, 1817 (20th) Bird: Mockingbird Flower: Magnolia Nickname: The Magnolia State Song: “Go Mis-sis-sip-pi”
Capital: Lincoln
FAMOUS PEOPLE: Pat Nixon Julia Mancuso Harry Reid Sarah Winnemucca Andre Agassi Jenna Jameson Rutina Wesley
FAMOUS PEOPLE:
George Washington Carver Calamity Jane Maya Angelou Langston Hughes Mark Twain Eminem Harry S. Truman Jon Hamm
Capital: Jefferson City Population: 6,137,428 Time Zone: Central Statehood: August 10, 1821 (24th) Bird: Bluebird Flower: Hawthorn Nickname: The Show Me State Song: “Missouri Waltz” Tree: Dogwood
Bird: Western Meadowlark Flower: Goldenrod Nickname: Cornhusker State Song: “Beautiful Nebraska” Tree: Cottonwood
Capital: Carson City Population: 3,080,156 Time Zone: Pacific & Mountain Statehood: October 31, 1864 (36th) Bird: Bluebird Flower: Sagebrush Nickname: Silver State Song: “Home Means Nevada” Tree: Pine
Tree: Magnolia
Missouri FACTS:
Statehood: March 1, 1867 (37th)
FACTS: New Hampshire
Capital: Concord
FAMOUS PEOPLE: Robert Frost John Irving Mandy Moore Franklin Pierce Alan Shepard Bode Miller E.E. Cummings
Population: 1,359,711 Time Zone: Eastern Statehood: June 21, 1788 (9th) Bird: Purple Finch Flower: Purple Lilac Nickname: The Granite State Song: “Old New Hampshire” Tree: White Birch
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FAMOUS PEOPLE:
Michelle Williams Evel Knievel Gary Cooper Patrick Duffy Myrna Loy Dana Carvey Phil Jackson
Capital: Helena Population: 1,068,778 Time Zone: Mountain Statehood: November 8, 1889 (41st) Bird: Meadowlark Flower: Bitterroot Nickname: Big Sky Country Song: “Montana Melody” Tree: Pine
Frank Sinatra Whitney Houston Bruce Springsteen John Travolta Meryl Streep Martha Stewart Buzz Aldrin Jon Bon Jovi
Capital: Trenton Population: 8,882,190 Time Zone: Eastern Statehood: December 18, 1789 (3rd) Bird: Eastern Goldfinch Flower: Violet Nickname: The Garden State Song: “New Jersey Loyalty” Tree: Red Oak
New Mexico
FACTS:
FAMOUS PEOPLE:
Time Zone: Mountain
Neil Patrick Harris Demo Lovato Jeff Bezos Demi Moore Dolores Huerta Rudolfo A. Anaya
Statehood: January 6, 1912 (47th)
Capital: Santa Fe Population: 2,096,829
Las Cruces, New Mexico
Bird: Roadrunner Flower: Yucca Flower Nickname: Land of Enchantment Song: “O, Fair New Mexico” Tree: Piñon Pine
New York FACTS: FAMOUS PEOPLE: Adam Sandler Al Capone Michael Jordan J. Robert Oppenheimer Tom Cruise Theodore Roosevelt Jimmy Fallon Jane Fonda
Capital: Albany Population: 19,453,561 Time Zone: Eastern Statehood: July 26, 1788 (11th) Bird: Eastern Bluebird Flower: Rose Nickname: The Empire State Song: “I Love New York” Tree: Sugar Maple
North FACTS: Carolina
Capital: Raleigh
FAMOUS PEOPLE: Billy Graham Scotty McCreery Dolley Madison Meadowlark Lemon Dale Earnhardt, Sr. Charlie Daniels
Population: 10,488,084 Time Zone: Eastern
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Statehood: November 21, 1789 (12th) Bird: Cardinal Flower: Dogwood Nickname: The Tarheel State Song: “The Old North State” Tree: Pine
North Dakota
FAMOUS PEOPLE: Josh Duhamel Kellan Lutz Lawrence Welk Angie Dickinson Peggy Lee Bobby Vee
FACTS: Capital: Bismarck Population: 762,062 Time Zone: Mountain
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Statehood: November 02, 1889 (39th) Bird: Western Meadowlark Flower: Wild Prairie Rose Nickname: The Tarheel State Song: “North Dakota Hymn” Tree: American Elm
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Ohio FAMOUS PEOPLE: John Legend Maya Lin Russell Wilson Thomas Edison Edwin Stanton John Glenn Art Tatum Roy Rogers
FACTS: Capital: Columbus Population: 11,689,100 Time Zone: Eastern Statehood: March 1, 1803 (17th) Bird: Cardinal Flower: Scarlet Carnation Nickname: The Buckeye State Song: “Beautiful Ohio”
Ron Howard Brad Pitt Carrie Underwood Reba McEntire Chuck Norris Blake Shelton Dr. Phil McGraw
FACTS:
Meredith Vieira Cormac McCarthy Jack Reed Matthew C. Perry H.P. Lovecraft
Statehood: May 29, 1790 (13th)
FAMOUS PEOPLE:
Capital: Oklahoma City Population: 3,956,971 Time Zone: Central Statehood: November 16, 1907 (46th) Bird: Scissor-tailed Flycatcher Flower: Mistletoe Nickname: The Sooner State Song: “Oklahoma”
FACTS:
FAMOUS PEOPLE:
Population: 4,217,737
Chief Joseph Douglas C. Engelbart Cathy McMorris Rodgers Ashton Eaton Matt Groening Tonya Harding James Beard
Time Zone: Pacific & Mountain
Capital: Salem
Statehood: February 14, 1859 (33rd) Bird: Meadowlark Flower: Oregon Grape Nickname: Beaver State Song: “Oregon, My Oregon” Tree: Douglas Fir
Pennsylvania FAMOUS PEOPLE:
FACTS:
Taylor Swift Will Smith Kevin Hart Pink Kobe Bryant Amanda Seyfried Tina Fey
Capital: Harrisburg Population: 12,801,989 Time Zone: Eastern Statehood: December 12, 1787 (2nd) Bird: Ruffed Grouse Flower: Mountain-laurel
Population: 1,059,361 Time Zone: Eastern Bird: Rhode Island Red Flower: Voilet Nickname: The Ocean State Song: “Rhode Island It’s For Me”
South FACTS: Carolina
Capital: Columbia Population: 5,148,714
FAMOUS PEOPLE:
Time Zone: Eastern
Francis “Swamp Fox” Marion Andrew Jackson Joe Frazier Dizzy Gillespie Vanna White
Statehood: May 23, 1788 (8th) Bird: Great Carolina Wren Flower: Yellow Jessamine Nickname: The Palmetto State Song: “Carolina” Tree: Palmetto
Tree: Redbud
Oregon
Capital: Providence
Tree: Red Maple
Tree: Buckeye
Oklahoma FACTS: FAMOUS PEOPLE:
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South Dakota
FACTS:
Sitting Bull John Thune Hubert H. Humphrey Tom Brokaw January Jones Sparky Anderson
Statehood: November 2, 1889 (40th)
FAMOUS PEOPLE:
Capital: Pierre Population: 884,659 Time Zone: Central & Mountain Bird: Ring-necked Pheasant Flower: Pasque Flower Nickname: The Mount Rushmore State Song: “Hail, South Dakota” Tree: Black Hills Spruce
Tennessee FACTS: FAMOUS PEOPLE: Davy Crockett Justin Timberlake Dolly Parton Aretha Franklin Morgan Freeman Kenny Chesney George Hamilton Greg Allman
Capital: Nashville Population: 6,829,174 Time Zone: Eastern & Central Statehood: June 6, 1796 (16th) Bird: Mockingbird Flower: Iris Nickname: The Volunteer State Song: “The Tennessee Waltz” Tree: Tulip Poplar
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Texas
FAMOUS PEOPLE: Lyndon Johnson Alvin Ailey Matthew McConaughey Carol Burnett George Foreman Dwight Eisenhower NIck Jonas Sandra Day O’Connor
Utah FAMOUS PEOPLE: Marie Osmond Roseanne Barr J. Willard Marriott Butch Cassidy Laraine Day Jewel James Woods Wallace Henry Thurman
FACTS: Capital: Austin Population: 28,995,881 Time Zone: Central & Mountain Statehood: December 29, 1845 (28th) Bird: Mockingbird Flower: Bluebonnet Nickname: The Lone Star State Song: “Texas, Our Texas” Tree: Pecan
FACTS: Capital: Salt Lake City Population: 3,205,958 Time Zone: Mountain Statehood: January 4, 1896 (45th) Bird: American Gull Flower: Sego Lily Nickname: Beehive State Song: “Utah, We Love Thee” Tree: Quaking Aspen
Middleton Place, South Carolina
Vermont FACTS:
Washington FACTS:
FAMOUS PEOPLE:
Population: 623,989
FAMOUS PEOPLE:
Population: 7,614,893
Time Zone: Eastern
Bill Gates Kurt Cobain Taraji Henson Jimi Hendrix Adam West Bob Barker Hope Solo
Time Zone: Pacific
Chester A. Arthur Ted Bundy Jody Williams Grace Anna Coolidge Calvin Coolidge Hannah Teter Alexander Lucius Twilight
Capital: Montpelier
Statehood: March 4, 1791 (14th) Bird: Hermit Thrush Flower: Red Clover Nickname: The Green Mountain State Song: “Hail, Vermont”
Capital: Olympia
Virginia
FACTS:
FAMOUS PEOPLE:
Population: 8,535,519
Pharrell Williams Booker T. Washington George Washington Woodrow Wilson Thomas Jefferson Mildred Loving Shirley MacLaine Patsy Cline
Time Zone: Eastern
FAMOUS PEOPLE:
Statehood: June 25, 1788 (10th)
Brad Paisley Steve Harvey Nick Saban Mary Lou Retton Don Knotts Charles Yeager Thomas “Stonewall” Jackson
Bird: Cardinal Flower: American Dogwood Nickname: Mother of States Song: “Carry Me Back to Old Virginia” Tree: Dogwood
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Flower: Rhododendron Nickname: The Evergreen State Song: “Washington, My Home”
FACTS: Capital: Charleston Population: 1,792,147 Time Zone: Eastern Statehood: June 20, 1863 (35th) Bird: Cardinal Flower: Great Laurel Nickname: The Mountain State Song: “The West Virginia Hills” Tree: Sugar Maple
Wisconsin FACTS: FAMOUS PEOPLE: Laura Ingalls Wilder Mark Ruffalo William Rehnquist Paul Ryan Gene Wilder Orson Welles Chris Farley
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Bird: American Goldfinch
Tree: Western Hemlock
Tree: Sugar Maple
Capital: Richmond
Statehood: November 11, 1889 (42nd)
Capital: Madison Population: 5,822,434 Time Zone: Central Statehood: May 29, 1848 (30th) Bird: Robin Flower: Wood Violet Nickname: Badger State Song: “On Wisconsin” Tree: Sugar Maple
Wyoming FACTS: FAMOUS PEOPLE: Weekly eNewsletter Updating Travel Pros Each Week Since 2000
Jackson Pollock Dana Perino Vernon J. Baker Jim J. Bullock John Colter Velma Linford Chief Washakie James G. Watt
Capital: Cheyenne Population: 578,759 Time Zone: Mountain Statehood: July 10, 1890 (44th) Bird: Meadowlark Flower: Indian Paintbrush Nickname: Equality State Song: “Wyoming” Tree: Plains Cottonwood
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