What is your hometown "known" for?

theworms · January 2011

food, sports, places etc

i think NYC is "known" for pizza, bagels, black & white cookies and cheesecake and as much as it pains me to say it the Yankees, nathan's hotdogs, the empire state building and central park

also feel free to say what you think other places are known for (these can be right or wrong, it's your perceptions)

chicago - deep dish pizza, hot dogs

philadelphia - cheesesteaks, rocky running up the stairs and cream cheese

new england - seafood, lobsters, clam chowder

i'm trying to gauge what other people think others hometowns are known for

MrsRich0226 · January 2011

Minnesota is know for it's snow/cold weather and the Mall of America.

People lots of time confuse us with Fargo which is in a completely different state!

mrsgcal · January 2011

Boston is probably best known for chowdah, pahk the cah in hahvahd yahd, the Sox, the Pats, the Cape, Paul Revere, Donnie & Mark Wahlberg, NKOTB, Ben Affleck & Matt Damon Geeked

Sunshine05 · January 2011

Cleveland is known as the home of rock and roll and has the rock and roll hall of fame. We're also known for the burning river, when the Cuyahoga River caught on fire. We are the home of some of the saddest pro teams ever, who never fail to disappoint us year after year. And a huge center of Polish immigrants so we are known for our pierogies!

Nesting.Away · January 2011

Illinois is known for its capital, Chicago.... oh wait, that's not the capital. Wink

Ok, so I am from downstate and everyone just assumes it is close to Chicago. MOST of Illinois is known as being a vast land of agriculture.

cutebride73 · January 2011

Pittsburgh is known for our World Champion sports teams - The Steelers, Penguins and the Pirates (well, the Pirates were - a long time ago - lol).

Heinz ketchup. Clark candy bars. Primanti's (famous sandwich place). Klondike ice cream bars, Iron City beer.

Andy Warhol was from here, as was Andrew Carnegie.

Beautiful skyline, 3 rivers converge at the Point, We have 2 Inclines.

Known as the Steel City b/c of the many steel mills back in the day. Once upon a time we were also known as the Smokey City b/c of all the pollution from the mills - long since untrue.

naybird · January 2011

San Francisco is known for Sourdough bread, the Golden Gate Bridge, Pier 39, Alcatraz, Ghirradelli Chocolate, Haight Street, Gay Pride and it's diversity.

Renee*

scooterq · January 2011

Baltimore - Crabs, Edgar Allen Poe, Berger Cookies, National Bohemian (Natty Boh) Beer, the Inner Harbor and the National Aquarium, the Orioles and the Ravens, The Wire.

Other cities

New York- definitely Pizza, Hot Dogs, Broadway, all the fun Boroughs, the Yankees, Statue of Liberty, Empire State Building, Times Square, Wall Street.

Pittsburgh- Steel Mills, the Steelers, the Pirates

Washington DC- The Capitol, White House, National Zoo, Cherry Blossoms, Monuments

madelyn07 · January 2011

My hometown, Minneapolis, is known for the Mall of America, harsh winters, and "Minnesota Nice"...which, to be honest, I don't think exists.

My now hometown, Auburn, is known for Auburn University--home of the 2010 BSC National Champs

jlcrane78 · January 2011

I'm from a suburb outside of Detroit, but Detroit itself is known for its cars and its crime. Sadly, I don't paint a prettier picture of it having lived nearby.

Now I live in Spokane, and people CONSTANTLY confuse us with Seattle. I get asked about the rain, and I roll my eyes and explain for the millionth time that it's the west coast not us that gets all the rain. I'm not really sure that Spokane is known for anything, but it should be. It's gorgeous here!

jmsully13 · January 2011

*NestingAway*:
Illinois is known for its capital, Chicago.... oh wait, that's not the capital.
Ok, so I am from downstate and everyone just assumes it is close to Chicago. MOST of Illinois is known as being a vast land of agriculture.

True dat.

I live in Normal, IL. We aren't known for anything because we are largely not even known.

I was born and raised in Indianapolis, which is probably most known for the Indianapolis 500.

madelyn07 · January 2011

When I think of DH's hometown/homestate, Iowa, I think of corn fields, farms and small towns. (DH's family actually lives in Des Moines, so that's not totally accurate.)

When I think of Chicago I think of skyscrapers, amazing deep dish pizza, the John Hancock Center and shopping on Mag Mile.

When I think of LA I think of crazy traffic and high stress.

When I think of Mobile I think of AMAZING seafood and southern hospitality. Same with New Orleans.

When I think of Miami I think of drinks, bikinis and parties on the beach.

When I think of Orlando I think of tourism.

beantownbride25 · January 2011

mrsgcal:
Boston is probably best known for chowdah, pahk the cah in hahvahd yahd, the Sox, the Pats, the Cape, Paul Revere, Donnie & Mark Wahlberg, NKOTB, Ben Affleck & Matt Damon

This!

vanessagorc · January 2011

theworms:

food, sports, places etc

i think NYC is "known" for pizza, bagels, black & white cookies and cheesecake and as much as it pains me to say it the Yankees, nathan's hotdogs, the empire state building and central park

also feel free to say what you think other places are known for (these can be right or wrong, it's your perceptions)

chicago - deep dish pizza, hot dogs

philadelphia - cheesesteaks, rocky running up the stairs and cream cheese

new england - seafood, lobsters, clam chowder

i'm trying to gauge what other people think others hometowns are known for

I've lived in NYC for 12 yrs but am from Suburban Philly....so u have me covered LOL

thebeadinglady · January 2011

My hometown is classy, we are known for the Pickle Drop on NYE. Awww yea, bring on the fried pickles Dillsburg.

Ginger71 · January 2011

The ruination of the state of NY. Every person I talk to from downstate always asks me "what are they doing up there in Albany?" LOL! Seriously though, I get that a lot!

My parents live in Saratoga and it is known for the racetrack.

NYC means black and white cookies to me...ever since I was a child! When DH goes for business he always brings one home to me!

MD= crab/crab cakes

I agree with all the rest of yours, too.

jej05 · January 2011

Virginia...

Colonial Williamsburg, Busch Gardens, Water Country USA, "The Outlets", The Pottery, Jamestown, Yorktown.

Ginger71 · January 2011

cutebride73:

Pittsburgh is known for our World Champion sports teams - The Steelers, Penguins and the Pirates (well, the Pirates were - a long time ago - lol).

Heinz ketchup. Clark candy bars. Primanti's (famous sandwich place). Klondike ice cream bars, Iron City beer.

Andy Warhol was from here, as was Andrew Carnegie.

Beautiful skyline, 3 rivers converge at the Point, We have 2 Inclines.

Known as the Steel City b/c of the many steel mills back in the day. Once upon a time we were also known as the Smokey City b/c of all the pollution from the mills - long since untrue.

I saw this place on the travel channel and I am dying to go!

Faith722 · January 2011

Orlando....We're known for having a big mouse problem ;-)

Rachael07.07.07 · January 2011

oh Chicago, how I love thee. We're known for our deep dish BUT - at every chance I get I tell people that every style of Chicago style pizza is different. Just because you say Chicago style pizza does not equal deep dish. That's my soap box. If I could die eating pizza, I would. Sad but true.

What else - our sports teams, da Bears, White Sox, Cubbies, Bulls, Hawks. SNL skits like the Superfans. We have a distinct accent, one that they train newscasters to use all around the country.

World class museums, hot dogs, Italian beefs, steakhouses, ethnic food. Chicgao is the best all around food city, bar none. Sears Tower (I refuse to call it by the new name), the Great Chicago Fire, shopping on the Mag Mile or State Street, our theater district and comedy clubs like Second City.

SC has brought you many, many famous comedians: Joan Rivers, Peter Boyle, John and Jim Belushi (also my fellow alumni), Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, George Wendt, Eugene Levy, Shelley Long, Bonnie Hunt, Mike Myers, Steve Carrel, Andy ***, Jane Lynch, Chris Farley, Tina Fey, Amy Poehler, Nia Vardalos, Steven Colbert...just to name a few Wink

Chicago is also a big architecture city. Downtown and both the suburbs. Some of Frank Lloyd Wright's most famous dwellings are in the Chicagoland area. Our elevated train the "L."

I could go on and on but I'll spare you, lol.

Where I live now...kids clothing. OshKosh B'Gosh. EAA AirVenture - The worlds largest aviation celebration. Surprisingly this little old town here brings in the major celebrities like John Travolta, Harrison Ford, Captain Sulley form the downed plane in the Hudson to the festivities. It's pretty cool but we leave town and rent our place out for the week for a HUGE payout!

MrsP71506 · January 2011

jmsully13:
*NestingAway*:
Illinois is known for its capital, Chicago.... oh wait, that's not the capital.
Ok, so I am from downstate and everyone just assumes it is close to Chicago. MOST of Illinois is known as being a vast land of agriculture.
True dat.
I live in Normal, IL. We aren't known for anything because we are largely not even known. All of us Redbirds know Normal! The best 4 years of my life were spent in Normal
I was born and raised in Indianapolis, which is probably most known for the Indianapolis 500.

jlcrane78 · January 2011

Faith722:
Orlando....We're known for having a big mouse problem ;-)

I love that mouse problem!

jmsully13 · January 2011

Mrs.P7/15/06:
jmsully13:
*NestingAway*:
Illinois is known for its capital, Chicago.... oh wait, that's not the capital.
Ok, so I am from downstate and everyone just assumes it is close to Chicago. MOST of Illinois is known as being a vast land of agriculture.
True dat.
I live in Normal, IL. We aren't known for anything because we are largely not even known. All of us Redbirds know Normal! The best 4 years of my life were spent in Normal
I was born and raised in Indianapolis, which is probably most known for the Indianapolis 500.

Yessssss! I do love ISU, did my Masters in Nursing there. It's nice to see that someone knows of my current home town! It really is a great little city. Smile

amy1004 · January 2011

Columbus is known for the Buckeyes! And most recently Ted Williams, the radio announcer with the Golden Voice.

MrsP71506 · January 2011

hot dogs

deep dish pizza

Sears Tower

shopping on the Magnificent Mile

The Bean

Cubs, White Sox, Bulls and Bears

Michael Jordan

Oprah Winfrey

MAbride0808 · January 2011

mrsgcal:
Boston is probably best known for chowdah, pahk the cah in hahvahd yahd, the Sox, the Pats, the Cape, Paul Revere, Donnie & Mark Wahlberg, NKOTB, Ben Affleck & Matt Damon

You this one on the head1

chizzle09 · January 2011

Cincinnati has Skyline Chili, Graeter's ice cream, and really good ribs (Montgomery Inn). We also have the Bengals, who SUCK!!

Eriksgal · January 2011

Dallas: BBQ, Tex Mex, big hair, cowboys (lthough I rarely see any), JR Ewing, Dallas Cowboys Football and our incredible stadium, TX Rangers (this year anyways!)

gervaisj6 · January 2011

mrsgcal:
Boston is probably best known for chowdah, pahk the cah in hahvahd yahd, the Sox, the Pats, the Cape, Paul Revere, Donnie & Mark Wahlberg, NKOTB, Ben Affleck & Matt Damon

HAHA! I always crack up when I hear those skits that Jimmy Fallon and Rachel Dratch used to do- the Denise and Sully skits... My favorite is the Ben Affleck episode...

KissyfaceKate · January 2011

jmsully13:
Mrs.P7/15/06:
jmsully13:
*NestingAway*:
Illinois is known for its capital, Chicago.... oh wait, that's not the capital.
Ok, so I am from downstate and everyone just assumes it is close to Chicago. MOST of Illinois is known as being a vast land of agriculture.
True dat.
I live in Normal, IL. We aren't known for anything because we are largely not even known. All of us Redbirds know Normal! The best 4 years of my life were spent in Normal
I was born and raised in Indianapolis, which is probably most known for the Indianapolis 500.
Yessssss! I do love ISU, did my Masters in Nursing there. It's nice to see that someone knows of my current home town! It really is a great little city.

Oh I LOVE Normal!! I'm a redbird too!! I still have friends in the area and cousins at ISU. We try to go down a few times a year! I have dreams about Avantis!! Lol

Jlynn3 · January 2011

I'm in the South Jersey/Philly area...

So, we've got everything from Atlantic City to cheesesteaks, cream cheese, Cambells soup, Philly pretzels, Rocky... and the list goes on

gervaisj6 · January 2011

wow, my home town Florence is known for having a house that was built by Frank Lloyd Wright, Home of WC Handy...Tuscumbia is known as the home of Helen Keller, Muscle Shoals is known for a famous recording studio that a lot of musicians recorded in- it is called Fame Music...

Huntsville where I live now, is the home of SPACE CAMP, and also, the founder of Wikipedia... We have a lot of american idol winners and a runner up, bo bice, taylor hicks ruben studdard.

We are the home of the sing-off's newest winners-comitted

Lionel Richie is also from alabama, Tanya Tucker, Jimmy Buffett, Courtney Cox- and some others, Heather Whitestone- the first Ms America that was deaf. And some others but I can't remember...

Oh yeah, and 2 BCS championships in the last 2 years...

emca · January 2011

Bruce Springsteen.....I live in Bruce's hometown. :-)

missbeckreep · January 2011

latrobe pennsylvania--rolling rock beer & steelers traning camp! :-)

mm29 · January 2011

Utah is known for...

"The greatest snow on Earth"

2002 Winter Olympics

Utah Jazz

Green Jell-O (gross)

Mormons

whitewave26 · January 2011

I'm from Washingtonville, NY where the Brotherhood Winery is located. The winery is the oldest continuously operating winery in the United States.

It is also known because it is named after George Washington. From the town website it says, "The story tells how Washington as a general came through the village and watered his horse at the trough which was located under the big village tree in the center of the village".

SeptemberBride'08 · January 2011

Upstate NY

Sir William Johnson made peace with most of the Indian tribes and made it easier for the English to make settlements. Also the native Indian's found Saratoga, NY and used it's healing springs for years before the English took it over and made healing spas that people came from all over the world to use and cure illness. He founded my hometown that I grew up in and helped much of NY with his work with the Indians. He also fathered 300 kids because it was a Indian tradition that a man of his stature was given girl each night when he was in a Indian village.....yea...... he also died of syphilis. Not all the things you find in the history books hehehe but if your a local you have all the real old documents in the library.

Edit added: Elizabeth Cady Statton is from my hometown and her and Susan B Anthony worked on a lot of the women's right movement and declaration in my home town. My dad's friend used to own the house that Susan lived in for about a year and he found lots of her old personal belongings. It was really cool to see them.

Albany - Capital of NY although most out of state people think it's NYC haha, good pizza, peppermint pig, APPLE CIDER DONUTS (willing to ship them to you when they are in season if you like hehe), snow...we are known for lots of it, ummm nothing else I think.

meg_koole · January 2011

I am originally from Detroit Lakes, MN which is known for a huge drunkfest also called WeFest which is a huge Country Music/Camping festival.

Now I live (and was actually born) in Fargo, ND which is know for - the Movie Fargo - which was actually filmed in Northern MN and is much more accurate of northern Minnesota farmers accents (I swear my friends ILs sound JUST like the movie!).

jmsully13 · January 2011

KissyfaceKate:
jmsully13:
Mrs.P7/15/06:
jmsully13:
*NestingAway*:
Illinois is known for its capital, Chicago.... oh wait, that's not the capital.
Ok, so I am from downstate and everyone just assumes it is close to Chicago. MOST of Illinois is known as being a vast land of agriculture.
True dat.
I live in Normal, IL. We aren't known for anything because we are largely not even known. All of us Redbirds know Normal! The best 4 years of my life were spent in Normal
I was born and raised in Indianapolis, which is probably most known for the Indianapolis 500.
Yessssss! I do love ISU, did my Masters in Nursing there. It's nice to see that someone knows of my current home town! It really is a great little city.
Oh I LOVE Normal!! I'm a redbird too!! I still have friends in the area and cousins at ISU. We try to go down a few times a year! I have dreams about Avantis!! Lol

Ah yes, Avantis, the Gondola. How can a sandwich made with cheap ham, salami, wilty lettuce, and American cheese be soooooooo good?

It really is a great town. It's super safe, and we have great restaurants and shopping. My MIL always says that if she lived here, she'd be fat and poor. Stick out tongue

Rachael07.07.07 · January 2011

KissyfaceKate:
jmsully13:
Mrs.P7/15/06:
jmsully13:
*NestingAway*:
Illinois is known for its capital, Chicago.... oh wait, that's not the capital.
Ok, so I am from downstate and everyone just assumes it is close to Chicago. MOST of Illinois is known as being a vast land of agriculture.
True dat.
I live in Normal, IL. We aren't known for anything because we are largely not even known. All of us Redbirds know Normal! The best 4 years of my life were spent in Normal
I was born and raised in Indianapolis, which is probably most known for the Indianapolis 500.
Yessssss! I do love ISU, did my Masters in Nursing there. It's nice to see that someone knows of my current home town! It really is a great little city.
Oh I LOVE Normal!! I'm a redbird too!! I still have friends in the area and cousins at ISU. We try to go down a few times a year! I have dreams about Avantis!! Lol

OMG Avantis!!!! When I used to go visit DH (not a redbird, IL Wes) he would take me there. I looooved that place!

Jenny952 · January 2011

Rachael07.07.07:
KissyfaceKate:
jmsully13:
Mrs.P7/15/06:
jmsully13:
*NestingAway*:

Illinois is known for its capital, Chicago.... oh wait, that's not the capital.

Ok, so I am from downstate and everyone just assumes it is close to Chicago. MOST of Illinois is known as being a vast land of agriculture.

True dat.

I live in Normal, IL. We aren't known for anything because we are largely not even known. All of us Redbirds know Normal! The best 4 years of my life were spent in Normal

I was born and raised in Indianapolis, which is probably most known for the Indianapolis 500.

Yessssss! I do love ISU, did my Masters in Nursing there. It's nice to see that someone knows of my current home town! It really is a great little city.

Oh I LOVE Normal!! I'm a redbird too!! I still have friends in the area and cousins at ISU. We try to go down a few times a year! I have dreams about Avantis!! Lol

OMG Avantis!!!! When I used to go visit DH (not a redbird, IL Wes) he would take me there. I looooved that place!

This is awesome. I am from Central IL and absolutely LOVE Avantis. I flew home for the weekend a few years ago and took a gondola on the plane and probably looked like a total freak as I was chowing down!!!

Now I live in Minneapolis, which is known for ice fishing and the Mall of America. It does get very cold in the winter, but I get really annoyed when people ask what the weather is like in August. It's HOT!!!

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