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State slogans are advertising slogans, currently and formerly used by US states. Most states establish such slogans for the promotion of tourism. These slogans are occasionally included on state-issued automobile license plates and the US Mint 50 State Quarters coinage.

State Slogans

Advertising slogans, currently and formerly used by the US states.

To promote tourism, states establish state slogans, which are unofficial and change more often than state mottos and state nicknames. These slogans are occasionally included on state license plates.

Definition

slo·gan (slō'gən)

A phrase expressing the aims or nature of an enterprise, organization, or candidate; a motto.
A phrase used repeatedly, as in advertising or promotion: "all the slogans and shibboleths coined out of the ideals of the peoples for the uses of imperialism" (Margaret Sanger).
A battle cry of a Scottish clan.

state slogan

A state slogan is a slogan used by an United States of America state or commonwealth. An example would be Virginia's slogan of "Virginia is for Lovers".

State	State Slogans
Alabama	The Heart of Dixie Share The Wonder Alabama the beautiful Where America finds its voice. Alabama
Alaska	Beyond Your Dreams, *Within Your Reach*
Arizona	*The Grand Canyon State* (on its license plate)
Arkansas	(Formerly Land of Opportunity) *The Natural State*
California	*Find Yourself Here*
Colorado	Colorful Colorado Where the Columbines Grow Rocky Mountain High Ski Country USA Enter a Higher State Pike's Peak or Bust (1858-1861) Fresh Air and Fond Memories Served Daily
Connecticut	*Full of Surprises*
Delaware	It's Good Being First
District of Columbia*	(formerlyCelebrate & Discover) Taxation without Representation (on its license plate) The American Experience
Florida	Discover Your Own Backyard: Florida Visit Florida
Georgia	*Georgia on My Mind*; also its state song
Hawaii	*The Islands of Aloha*
Idaho	*Great Potatoes. Tasty Destinations.* (formerly Famous Potatoes ) (on its license plate)
Illinois	"Land of Lincoln" Adopted Mile After Magnificent Mile Right Here. Right Now.
Iowa	Fields of Opportunity Life Changing
Indiana	(formerly Enjoy Indiana) Restart Your Engines
Kansas	(formerly Land of Ahhs ) (formerly Home of Beautiful Women) (formerly Simply Wonderful) *Kansas, as big as you think*
Kentucky	*Unbridled Spirit* (also on its license plate) (formerly, It's That Friendly) (formerly) Where Education Pays
Louisiana	*Fall in love with Louisiana all over again* Come as You Are. Leave Different. Sportsman's Paradise (on its license plate)
Maine	*It Must Be Maine* (formerly Vacationland) The Way Life Should Be Vacationland (also on its license plate)
Maryland	Seize the Day Off (formerly America in Miniature) (formerly More Than You Can Imagine)
Massachusetts	*Make It Yours* (on its license plate) The Spirit of America You're more likely to live here (billboard on the side of Fenway Park)
Michigan	Great Lakes, Great Times; More To See. (formerly Water/Winter Wonderland)
Minnesota	*Explore Minnesota*
Mississippi	Feels Like Coming Home, "The South's Warmest Welcome"
Missouri	*Where the Rivers Run*
Montana	Travel Montana Big Sky Country
Nebraska	(formerly) The Good Life *Possibilities...Endless*
Nevada	*Wide Open* (Battle Born* was adopted on March 26, 1937)*
New Hampshire	Live Free or Die You're Going to Love it Here
New Jersey	"New Jersey: We'll win you over." (formerly New Jersey & You...Perfect Together) The Perfect Getaway (formerly) *Come see for yourself*
New Mexico	*Land of Enchantment* (Everybody is somebody in New Mexico. Adopted on April 3, 1975)
New York	*I Love New York; also its state song (I love NY* - Adopted in 1977)
North Carolina	*A Better Place to Be* Raise Up (formerly) First in Flight (on its license plate)
North Dakota	*Legendary*
Ohio	Birthplace of Aviation (on its license plate) Birthplace of Aviation Pioneers (on its 50 state quarter) The Heart of It All (formerly) *So Much to Discover*
Oklahoma	*Native America*
Oregon	Pacific Wonderland (on its license plate 1959–1964) Things Look Different Here (1987-2003) *We Love Dreamers*
Pennsylvania	The State of Independence, (formerly Memories Last a Lifetime), *You've Got a Friend in Pennsylvania* America Starts Here
Rhode Island	(formerly Hope) Unwind
South Carolina	*Smiling Faces. Beautiful Places*
South Dakota	*Great Faces. Great Places.*
Tennessee	In 1965, the Tennessee General Assembly adopted as the state’s official slogan, “Tennessee—America at Its Best.” (Chapter 33, Section 1, Public Acts, 1965). (formerly Sounds Good to Me) (formerly Follow Me To Tennessee) The Stage Is Set For You
Texas	*It's Like a Whole Other Country* {Formerly: Don't Mess With Texas (originally an anti-littering slogan, later widely used on promotional t-shirts)} State of the Arts (on its license plate)
Utah	Utah! Where Ideas Connect Greatest Snow on Earth (formerly) Life Elevated (2007)
Vermont	I LoVermont (formerly) *Vermont, naturally*
Virginia	*Virginia is for Lovers*
Washington	The Evergreen State Experience Washington (formerly) SayWA!
West Virginia	(formerly Almost Heaven ) (formerly Wild and Wonderful ) Wild Wonderful (on its license plate) (Formerly Open for Business*) NOW Wild and Wonderful*
Wisconsin	*Stay Just a Little Bit Longer* America's Dairyland (on its license plate)
Wyoming	*Like No Place on Earth*

State Slogans

State slogans attract attention, stimulate curiosity and fill the residents' hearts with pride. The city or State slogans can be displayed anywhere, from the official municipal stationery to the stickers attached to the city's cars.

These slogans anchor the State's messages or values in the targets' minds, improving the State image and presenting its residents as open minded people.