RHODE ISLAND - Whether you are crossing the border from Connecticut, taking a road trip down from Massachusetts, or sailing over from the coast of New York, you will quickly discover that Rhode Island is home to some incredibly bizarre and surprisingly amusing town names. While the Ocean State is famous for its tiny size, incredible seafood, and stunning Gilded Age mansions, whoever was in charge of naming its local municipalities clearly left behind a legacy of unintentional humor.

 

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CONNECTICUT - Whether you are taking a road trip over from New York, driving down from Massachusetts, or crossing the border from Rhode Island, you will quickly discover that Connecticut is home to some incredibly bizarre and surprisingly "raunchy" town names. While the Nutmeg State is famous for its prestigious Ivy League universities, wealthy coastal suburbs, and historic maritime charm, whoever was in charge of naming its local municipalities clearly left behind a legacy of unintentional humor.

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MASSACHUSETTS - Whether you are traveling up from Connecticut, crossing the border from New York, or driving down from New Hampshire, you will quickly discover that Massachusetts is home to some incredibly bizarre and surprisingly "raunchy" town names. While the Bay State is famous for its deep Revolutionary War history, legendary sports franchises, and world-class universities, whoever was in charge of naming its local municipalities clearly left behind a legacy of unintentional humor.

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VERMONT - Whether you are crossing from New Hampshire, driving up from Massachusetts, or taking a road trip from New York, Vermont's quirky town names will spark your curiosity and make you smile. While the Green Mountain State is known for its maple syrup and fall foliage, its town names reveal a charming side of local history that invites exploration and amusement. New Hampshire, driving up from Massachusetts, or taking a road trip over from New York, you will quickly discover that Vermont is home to some incredibly bizarre and surprisingly amusing town names. While the Green Mountain State is famous for its world-class maple syrup, spectacular autumn foliage, and deep agricultural history, whoever was in charge of naming its local municipalities clearly left behind a legacy of unintentional humor.

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Philadelphia, PA- A richly textured, wonderfully layered dining scene combines history and growth, innovation and tradition, local and global influences.

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ALABAMA - Before it was the state of Alabama, the land was most formally known as the Alabama Territory, and just before that, it was the eastern half of the Mississippi Territory.

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Delaware's coastline is famous for its soft sand, boardwalks, and a very specific, legendary style of Pizza. If you ask ten locals where to find the best "beach Pizza," you might get ten different answers, ranging from ancient institutions on the boardwalk to quiet artisanal spots tucked away on the highway.

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VIRGINIA - Before it became the Commonwealth of Virginia, the land was known by several different names, depending on whether you were a Native American inhabitant or a European colonist.

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Philadelphia, PA - In Philadelphia, the cheesesteak is a perfectly balanced sandwich with a perfect ratio of meat to cheese. The most delicious cheesesteaks in Philadelphia should be juicy and flavorful in the perfect roll.  A Classic Philadelphia cheesesteak should be a balance of all three elements.

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Philadelphia, PA- A richly textured, wonderfully layered dining scene combines history and growth, innovation and tradition, local and global influences.

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MARYLAND - Maryland is famous for its blue crabs, the vibrant Inner Harbor of Baltimore, and its status as the cradle of American religious freedom. Yet, long before it became the seventh state to ratify the U.S. Constitution on April 28, 1788, this region on the Chesapeake Bay was the scene of one of England's most fascinating and progressive colonial experiments.

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PENNSYLVANIA - When tracing the roots of American history, the Keystone State sits at the very center of the narrative. Pennsylvania is famous for being the birthplace of the Declaration of Independence and the United States Constitution. But long before it officially became the second state to ratify the Constitution in 1787, this vast, resource-rich territory underwent several dramatic transformations.

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