The Best Ugly Sweaters from all 50 States
Ugly Sweater parties are all the rage right now! Check out these super fun Ugly Sweaters representing each state in the US. Many are more cute than ugly, but they're all creative and fun. Show off your state pride by rocking an Ugly Sweater that represents your home state.
In Alabama, winters are usually mild, with average temperatures hovering in the 60s. Sweaters are not the preferred clothing choice for residents of this Southern state in the winter.
Anglers are drawn to Alaska's native game fish, the rainbow trout, a popular catch. Approximately 773,000 rainbow trout were caught annually in Alaska's sport fisheries between 1999 and 2008.
Arizona is home to 51 different cactus species, with the saguaro being the most famous. Saguaro cacti grow slowly, taking up to a decade to grow an inch and around 70 years to reach a height of 6.5 feet. They may be 15-16 feet tall by the time they are 95-100 years old.
Arkansas, known as The Natural State, is the habitat of approximately 1,000,000 white-tailed deer, which is the designated state animal. Hunting deer in Arkansas is not just a recreational activity but also a means of wildlife control.
The California coastline is 840 miles long, earning its spot as America's Surf Headquarters with more than 400 places to practice the sport.
Colorado is home to 1,484 miles of ski slopes across over 40 ski resorts, equipped with 347 ski lifts. Breckenridge is the highest ski resort in Colorado, at an elevation of 3,914 miles.
Gilmore Girls is set in the fictional town of Stars Hollow, Connecticut. The show has become synonymous with the state, and one of its most famous quotes is Lorelei's wintry quip, "I smell snow!"
The Tall Ship of Delaware is a popular tourist destination that provides river cruises, guided tours, and hosts festivals. This coastal state is renowned for its sailing activities.
Florida is famous for its dolphins, the lovable marine animals recognized for their smiling faces and distinctive clicking noises. Dolphins are swift and nimble swimmers reaching speeds of up to 22 miles per hour.
Coca-Cola was invented by pharmacist Dr. John Pemberton on May 8, 1886, at Jacobs' Pharmacy in Atlanta, Georgia. Today, fans of the beverage visit the World of Coca-Cola, an interactive museum in Atlanta.
"Mele Kalikimaka is the thing to say
On a bright Hawaiian Christmas day" - the song originally popularized by the Andrews Sisters is nearly synonymous with Hawaii at Christmastime.
In 2023, Idaho remained the leading state in potato production in the United States by producing 143 million hundredweight (cwt) of potatoes. This humorous Christmas sweater celebrates both potatoes and the "Lord of the Rings" series.
In the 1990 holiday film Home Alone, taking place in Chicago, Illinois, Kevin McCallister's favorite pizza is plain cheese pizza. He orders from Little Nero's. When he digs in, he says, "A lovely cheese pizza just for me!"
On May 30, 1911, the first Indianapolis 500 took place, bringing together top drivers and cars from around the world. The event drew an audience of 80,000 spectators, who could attend for as little as $1 per ticket. Today, the annual race attracts more than 300,000 people.
In the United States, Iowa leads in corn production, yielding approximately 2.52 billion bushels of corn a year.
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, written by L. Frank Baum and published in 1900, is synonymous with the state of Kansas. Kansas celebrates its Oz legacy with a museum in Wamego dedicated to the books, movies and memorabilia.
The Bluegrass State is famous for horses and horse racing. In 1875, Churchill Downs officially opened its gates in Louisville, becoming āHome of the Kentucky Derbyā. The Derby is now the longest continually running sporting event in America and is known as the "most exciting two minutes in sports."
In New Orleans, the Birthplace of Jazz, you can enjoy live music at clubs across the city. The New Orleans Jazz Museum commemorates the history of jazz and celebrates many of the city's most famous musicians.
Maine is the top lobster-producing state in the United States, where more than 5,000 lobstermen are employed, harvesting over 100 million pounds of lobster each year.
Maryland is famous for the over 300 million blue crabs, which make their home in Chesapeake Bay.
The first Thanksgiving in America took place in the fall of 1621 in what is now Plymouth, Massachusetts. This "ugly sweater" celebrates Thanksgiving, making it perfect to wear in November and December.
Detroit, Michigan, is famous for its contributions to Techno, Rock and Roll, and Motown music. Techno started in the basement studios of Motor City.
Minnesota, "The Land of 10,000 Lakes," os also known as āThe Land of 10,000 Rinksā in hockey jargon. The state is home to over 200 community hockey rinks, which is twice as many as any other state. In the winter, when the lakes freeze over, many of them turn into pick-up hockey arenas as well.
In the mid-1960s, catfish farming became popular in the Mississippi Delta. Farmers began raising catfish as an alternative to cotton farming. By the 1980s, production had almost doubled, and now Mississippi is still the leader in the catfish industry.
In the state of Missouri, squirrels are a common sight, with the eastern gray squirrel and the eastern fox squirrel being the most prevalent species. Missouri is also home to the southern flying squirrel, eastern chipmunk, woodchuck, and thirteen-lined ground squirrel.
Montana is home to the male moose, the largest antlered animal in the world. Male moose can weigh between 800 and 1,200 pounds, while females may reach weights of 600 to 800 pounds. It is estimated that around 10,000 moose live in the state.
Nebraska, known as "The Beef State," is among the leading states in the United States for cattle production, including both beef and dairy cows.
Nevada is considered America's alien capital, thanks to Area 51, the super-secret Air Force base in the Nevada desert. There are many conspiracy theories about aliens and UFOs in Nevada, making the state a hotspot for pop culture references to UFOs and alien encounters.
The Goodell Company Mill in Antrim, NH, has been honored by the United States Secretary of the Interior by being listed on the National Register of Historic Places as the oldest and largest manufacturer of apple parers in the world. The state grows over 180 tons of apples annually, and apple pie is beloved across the state.
New Jersey shorelines are known for their boardwalks with roller coasters and rides. This year, the Runaway Mine Train celebrated its run as the oldest still-operating coaster in New Jersey, having opened on Great Adventure's 4th day of operation ā July 4, 1974.
Every October, Albuquerque hosts their International Balloon Fiesta and in 2024 the event hosted 551 hot air balloons.
NYC, the largest city in the United States, is home to 8.2 million residents, the Statue of Liberty, Broadway, and Times Square.
Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, was the site of Wilbur and Orville Wright's first successful airplane flight on Dec. 17, 1903.
Bison make their home in Theodore Roosevelt National Park (and many other northern states and national parks as well). As the largest mammal in North America, male bison weigh up to 2,000 pounds and stand 6 feet tall, while females weigh up to 1,000 pounds and reach a height of 4-5 feet.
Opened in 1983, The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, in Cleveland, Ohio, is a museum showcasing the history of rock music and celebrating its most famous artists.
Oklahoma celebrates its cowboy legacy with The National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum in Oklahoma City. The museum features over 28,000 Western and Native American artworks and artifacts.
Oregon earned the nickname the Beaver State due to the crucial role beavers played in the state's economy in the 1800s fur trade period.
Pennsylvania's natural resources included coal, iron, and wood, making it an ideal location for the railroad industry. Early in America's rail history, Pennsylvania became a major hub with four main train lines connecting the East Coast to the West (Pennsylvania Railroad, Baltimore and Ohio, New York Central, and Erie), plus more lines linking Canada and the North to the South through Pittsburgh and Philadelphia.
Newport, Rhode Island, is recognized as the "Sailing Capital of the World" due to its hosting of various sailing events such as the Newport Bermuda Race and The Ida Lewis Distance Race.
South Carolina has a rich golfing heritage, dating back to 1743 when a shipment of golf clubs and balls arrived in Charleston from Scotland. It is believed that the first organized golf game in the United States took place on Harleston Green, a pasture near the intersection of Pitt and Bull Streets in Charleston.
South Dakota is home to famous Tyrannosaurus Rex fossils including āSueā and "Stan." In 2020, a triceratops skull named "Shady" was discovered by a professor and his students near the town of Shadehill, in the Grand River National Grassland in northern South Dakota, measuring 7 feet in length and weighing 3,000 pounds. With Dinosaur Park in Rapid City, the Everything Prehistoric Museum in Hill City, and dinosaur statues dotting the state, South Dakota embraces its prehistoric connections.
Dolly Parton, born on Jan. 19, 1946, in Tennessee, is a renowned American musician known for her deep connection to her home state. She is one of the most celebrated female country performers, with numerous Gold, Platinum, and Multi-Platinum Record certifications from the RIAA. Parton has written over 3,000 songs, sold over 100 million records, and won eleven Grammy Awards. Her accolades include a 2011 Lifetime Achievement Grammy and fifty Grammy nominations, the second-highest for a female artist in Grammy history.
The official sport of Texas is the American Rodeo, designated by the Texas Legislature and Governor Bush in 1997. The first official "rodeo" was held in Pecos, Texas in 1883. Mesquite, Texas is recognized as the official "Rodeo Capital of Texas," with the Mesquite Championship Rodeo founded in 1958 as one of the earliest permanent rodeos.
Utah is known as the āBeehive State,ā with beehive depictions found on signs, monuments, and structures statewide. Notably, two beehive sculptures at the Capitol's Grand Staircase were gifted by Kennecott Copper Corporation on July 24, 1976.
Vermont has earned the title of the Maple Syrup Capital of the United States. In 2024, produced a record 3.1 million gallons of maple syrup. This maintained Vermont's standing as the leading producer of maple syrup in the nation, accounting for over half of the total production.
The Northern Cardinal, native to Virginia, was named Virginia's state bird on January 25, 1950.
Washington is where the first Starbucks was founded. With 57.3 coffee shops per 100,000 residents, Washington exceeds the national average of 27.3 by more than double. Following Alaska, Washington is the second most coffee-centric state in the United States.
West Virginia is home to around 13,000 black bears. Black Bears reside in all 55 counties and even in urban areas of the state.
Wisconsin holds the title of being the leading dairy state in the United States. It accounts for approximately 14% of the nation's milk production, which amounts to over 23 billion pounds annually. Additionally, Wisconsin contributes 26% of the country's cheese output, particularly excelling in the production of cheddar, American, mozzarella, brick, muenster, and limburger cheeses.
The jackalope is a mythical American creature that first debuted in Wyoming. Depicted as a jackrabbit sporting antelope horns., the name "jackalope" is a blend of jackrabbit and antelope. The first known Jackalope was displayed in the 1930s when Douglas Herrick and his brother, skilled hunters and taxidermists, popularized the myth of the American jackalope by attaching deer antlers to a jackrabbit carcass and selling the mount to a hotelier in Douglas, Wyoming.
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