A US state picker wheel
A random state generator picks one of the 50 states of the United States with a spin everyone can watch. Spin all of them or only the Northeast, the Midwest, the South or the West, the four regions of the US Census Bureau, untick any state to leave it out, and hide each state after it comes up to go through them without repeats. The result shows the state capital too, which makes the wheel a quick geography quiz.
How to pick a random state
- Spin all 50 states, or pick one or more regions.
- Untick any state you want to leave out.
- Spin. The wheel stops on a random state and shows its capital.
- Hide the state after it comes up to keep going without repeats.
Ways to use a random state
- Pick a destination for a road trip or a summer vacation.
- Quiz a class on state capitals: spin, then name the capital.
- Choose a state to research for a school project or a report.
- Plan a state-themed dinner, playlist or movie night.
- Settle which state is next on a 50-states bucket list.
The 50 states and their capitals
Every state on the wheel with its capital and its Census region.
| State | Capital | Region |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | Montgomery | South |
| Alaska | Juneau | West |
| Arizona | Phoenix | West |
| Arkansas | Little Rock | South |
| California | Sacramento | West |
| Colorado | Denver | West |
| Connecticut | Hartford | Northeast |
| Delaware | Dover | South |
| Florida | Tallahassee | South |
| Georgia | Atlanta | South |
| Hawaii | Honolulu | West |
| Idaho | Boise | West |
| Illinois | Springfield | Midwest |
| Indiana | Indianapolis | Midwest |
| Iowa | Des Moines | Midwest |
| Kansas | Topeka | Midwest |
| Kentucky | Frankfort | South |
| Louisiana | Baton Rouge | South |
| Maine | Augusta | Northeast |
| Maryland | Annapolis | South |
| Massachusetts | Boston | Northeast |
| Michigan | Lansing | Midwest |
| Minnesota | Saint Paul | Midwest |
| Mississippi | Jackson | South |
| Missouri | Jefferson City | Midwest |
| Montana | Helena | West |
| Nebraska | Lincoln | Midwest |
| Nevada | Carson City | West |
| New Hampshire | Concord | Northeast |
| New Jersey | Trenton | Northeast |
| New Mexico | Santa Fe | West |
| New York | Albany | Northeast |
| North Carolina | Raleigh | South |
| North Dakota | Bismarck | Midwest |
| Ohio | Columbus | Midwest |
| Oklahoma | Oklahoma City | South |
| Oregon | Salem | West |
| Pennsylvania | Harrisburg | Northeast |
| Rhode Island | Providence | Northeast |
| South Carolina | Columbia | South |
| South Dakota | Pierre | Midwest |
| Tennessee | Nashville | South |
| Texas | Austin | South |
| Utah | Salt Lake City | West |
| Vermont | Montpelier | Northeast |
| Virginia | Richmond | South |
| Washington | Olympia | West |
| West Virginia | Charleston | South |
| Wisconsin | Madison | Midwest |
| Wyoming | Cheyenne | West |
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I pick a random US state?
Spin a wheel with all 50 states on it. The SpinnerWheel random state generator gives every state an equal slice, can be limited to one or more Census regions, and shows the capital of the state it lands on.
What are the four regions of the United States?
The US Census Bureau groups the states into four regions: the Northeast (9 states), the Midwest (12), the South (16) and the West (13). The SpinnerWheel state picker can spin any mix of them.
Can the wheel go through the states without repeats?
Hide each state after it comes up. On the SpinnerWheel state picker, a hidden state is unticked and stays off the wheel until it is ticked again or all states are put back.
Is Washington, D.C. on the wheel?
The SpinnerWheel state picker spins the 50 states. Washington, D.C. is a federal district rather than a state, so it is not one of the slices.
What is the capital of each state?
Each state has its own capital, such as Sacramento for California, Austin for Texas and Albany for New York. The table of states and capitals on the SpinnerWheel state picker lists all 50.