Test Your Geography Skills: Can You Pair These Big Cities With Their States?

Let's start where the sun shines bright: in which state does the warm desert city of Phoenix rise up?

Think you've got the map of America completely memorized? Most folks can spot New York or Los Angeles in an instant, but matching our wonderful mid-sized gems and bustling hubs to their true home states can trip up even the most seasoned road-trippers. Some cities snuggle right up to state borders, while others share names with places hundreds of miles away. Grab a tall glass of sweet tea and test your memory on these 40 famous cities. We've thrown in some tricky neighboring choices to keep you on your toes. Can you get a perfect score? Let's find out!