About the state capitals wheel
Spin for a state capital and its state. Use it to learn the capitals, quiz each other (cover the state and guess), or find the capital on a map. For the reverse quiz, spin the US state wheel and name the capital.
Ways to use it
- Capitals quiz: cover the state name and guess.
- Find the capital on a US map.
- Pair with the US state wheel for a reverse quiz.
What’s on this wheel (50)
- Montgomery, Alabama
- Juneau, Alaska
- Phoenix, Arizona
- Little Rock, Arkansas
- Sacramento, California
- Denver, Colorado
- Hartford, Connecticut
- Dover, Delaware
- Tallahassee, Florida
- Atlanta, Georgia
- Honolulu, Hawaii
- Boise, Idaho
- Springfield, Illinois
- Indianapolis, Indiana
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Topeka, Kansas
- Frankfort, Kentucky
- Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Augusta, Maine
- Annapolis, Maryland
- Boston, Massachusetts
- Lansing, Michigan
- Saint Paul, Minnesota
- Jackson, Mississippi
- Jefferson City, Missouri
- Helena, Montana
- Lincoln, Nebraska
- Carson City, Nevada
- Concord, New Hampshire
- Trenton, New Jersey
- Santa Fe, New Mexico
- Albany, New York
- Raleigh, North Carolina
- Bismarck, North Dakota
- Columbus, Ohio
- Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
- Salem, Oregon
- Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
- Providence, Rhode Island
- Columbia, South Carolina
- Pierre, South Dakota
- Nashville, Tennessee
- Austin, Texas
- Salt Lake City, Utah
- Montpelier, Vermont
- Richmond, Virginia
- Olympia, Washington
- Charleston, West Virginia
- Madison, Wisconsin
- Cheyenne, Wyoming
Frequently asked questions
Which state capitals are hardest to remember?
Capitals that aren’t the state’s biggest city trip people up: Albany (not New York City), Springfield (not Chicago), Sacramento (not Los Angeles), Tallahassee (not Miami) and Harrisburg (not Philadelphia).
Can I quiz just one region?
Yes. Delete the states outside the region you’re studying, or click Save after editing to keep a regional wheel.
Is the wheel really random?
Yes. The winner is chosen by your browser’s random number generator before the wheel starts turning, and every slice has the same chance.
Can I save or share my wheel?
Click "Save" to keep the wheel in My wheels in this browser, or "Share wheel" to copy a link that opens your exact list on any device.