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How Many States Start with A?

January 8, 2019 By Shelley Zurek 318 Comments

Thought about traveling the USA alphabetically?

“How many States Start with A”  is part of  our Travel the USA Alphabetically Series

How Many States Start with A What to do in States that start with A

How Many States Start with A?

Ever thought about traveling the USA in a different way? How about alphabetically? Geographically it might not make sense to do it all at one time, but you if you spread it over the course of the year it would be possible. For example, how many states start with A?  There are actually 4. The “A” states could be traveled in one long cross country haul in the following order from east to west:

  • Alabama
  • Arkansas
  • Arizona
  • Alaska

According to Google Maps, it takes 88 hours to drive the trip.

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What to do in states that start with A?

What to do in Alabama?What States begin with a Mardi gras alabama

  • Architecture: Visit the Frank Lloyd Wright’s Rosenbaum House in Florence, AL.
  • Just have Fun: Attend parade for Mardi Gras, the site of America’s original Mardi Gras in Mobile, Alabama. While there catch beads, a moon pie, or even stuffed animals that are thrown from parade floats.
  • Get some Sun: See the ocean in Gulf Shores, Alabama
  • Get to know a Famous Person: Visit Helen Keller’s birth place in Tuscumbia, AL 
  • Relive History: Cross the bridge in Selma, AL
  • Weird but Fun: Visit the Unclaimed Baggage Center in Scottsboro, AL

 

What to do in Arkansas?What States begin with a crystal bridges american art museum bentonville AR

  • Visit a architecturally significant church and  the Ozark Mountains: One of the finest religious spaces of modern times, Thorncrown Chapel Eureka Springs, AR
  • See Christ of the Ozarks: Famous sculpture designed by one of the sculptures of Mr. Rushmore, alo in Eureka Springs, AR
  • Get to know a Famous Person: Visit Johnny Cash’s boyhood home in Dyess, AR
  • Take a Hike: the 192 mile Ouachita National Recreational Trail offers a hike for every skill level
  • Appreciate Americana: the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art is located in Bentonville, AR and is sponsored by Walmart (also headquartered in the town).

What to do in Arizona?What States begin with a Grand Canyon Arizona

  • Don’t Miss It: Visit the Grand Canyon…Duh!
  • A Close Second: The Painted Desert and the Petrified Forest were surprisingly interesting when I visited.
  • Can’t miss Small Towns: Bisbee and Tombstone will give you the western vibe that only Arizona can provide
  • Visit the Hoover Dam: One of the 7 wonders of the industrial world, the Hoover Dam sits on the border between Arizona and Nevada. It is a can’t miss site. Take the time to really understand the value this dam has played in our nation’s history.

What to do in Alaska?

Much like Arizona, Alaska’s main features to “Not Miss” are nature focused.

  • Catch some Light: Visit Fairbanks, Alaska to get one of your best views, just 150 miles south of the Arctic Circle, the city of Fairbanks is ideal for Northern Lights viewing with its latitude.
  • Visit The highest Peak: Denali located in Denali National Park tours 20K+ feet over 6 million acre park
  • See it before it’s gone: Glacier Bay National Park where you might even catch site of a humpack whale or a puffin.

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  1. Sarah L says

    March 14, 2020 at 12:53 am

    My next state will be Minneapolis, Minnesota in July. I could start them all over? Nah.

    Reply
  2. Rosanne says

    March 4, 2020 at 5:41 pm

    Traveling alphabetically would be pretty darn fun especially since I am considering Alaska and have not been to Alabama

    Reply
  3. Michelle Elizondo says

    March 4, 2020 at 12:49 pm

    My favorite A state is Alabama! Like Home sweet home alabama and cherry pie!!

    Reply
  4. Tamra Phelps says

    January 25, 2020 at 4:56 pm

    I’d definitely like to see the Northern Lights. They’re on my bucket list.

    Reply
  5. Christina Gould says

    January 23, 2020 at 9:09 pm

    These photos are gorgeous. Thanks for posting!

    Reply
  6. Jeryl M. says

    January 16, 2020 at 4:11 pm

    Thanks for this information. I wish I had more time and money to travel. I do get to go to New York City a lot, however, which is always great.

    Reply
  7. Edye says

    January 16, 2020 at 8:14 am

    I have been to AR before, too 🙂

    Reply
  8. Judy Metcalf says

    January 16, 2020 at 12:11 am

    Arkansas is a very pretty state in the summer. Pretty mountain towns and lots of stuff to see and do. I live in Missouri, real close to Arkansas

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  9. Sarah L says

    January 14, 2020 at 1:19 am

    I’ve been to all 50 states but not in alphabetical order. I’ll start again with Colorado.

    Reply
  10. Sandy Klocinski says

    January 13, 2020 at 5:27 pm

    I probably would start with A first because I am somewhat obsessive/compulsive about doing things in order…

    Reply
  11. Sarah Hayes says

    January 12, 2020 at 2:46 pm

    Alaska and Arizona are two of the most beautiful states! Id love to visit both. Starting with A would be a great way to visit the states alphabetically

    Reply
  12. Dana Rodriguez says

    January 8, 2020 at 10:20 am

    That is a great question. I have some online friends in Alabama I would love to meet!

    Reply
  13. Shannon Holmes says

    January 7, 2020 at 12:28 pm

    I have always wanted to go to Alaska. Thanks for sharing with us.

    Reply
  14. alice f says

    January 7, 2020 at 12:18 pm

    My husband and I love to travel! We travel often for work and travel as a hobby. We hope to early retire at 60 and spend the following chapter of our lives traveling the world and living amoung locals.

    Reply
  15. rochelle haynes says

    January 4, 2020 at 3:06 am

    Love to visit Africa i here that it is nice

    Reply
  16. Sarah L says

    January 4, 2020 at 1:49 am

    I’ve been to all of the states including Alaska which was the last one I needed. Travel is so fun.

    Reply
  17. Calvin says

    April 8, 2019 at 1:36 pm

    Interesting, Alaska is a nice place

    Reply
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