The Most Uniquely Popular Search In Each U.S. State During Thanksgiving

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Thanksgiving, a beloved American holiday, has some quirky and lesser-known aspects. Did you know that the first Thanksgiving wasn’t actually held in November? It took place in 1621 in Plymouth, Massachusetts, sometime between September and November. Another fascinating fact is that Benjamin Franklin wanted the turkey to be the national bird of the United States, not the bald eagle! Additionally, the tradition of pardoning a turkey by the President started with Abraham Lincoln sparing a turkey brought to the White House by his son. Finally, Thanksgiving has been celebrated on different dates throughout history; it wasn’t until 1941 that it was officially declared to be the fourth Thursday in November by Congress. These tidbits add layers of intrigue to the holiday’s rich tapestry of traditions.

During Thanksgiving, people across the United States engage in diverse activities reflected in their online searches. These searches often reflect regional preferences, cultural traditions, and local interests.

The map below created using googletrends shows a share of 2017 state searches vs national searches in Google Maps during the Thanksgiving holiday period.

The most uniquely popular searches during Thanksgiving:
Alabama – University
Alaska – Shopping Center
Arizona – Car Stereo Store
Arkansas – American Restaurant
California – City Courthouse
Colorado – Public Swimming Pool
Connecticut – Farm
Delaware – Electronics Store
Florida – Public University
Georgia – Public School
Hawaii – Recriation Center
Idaho – General Contractor
Illinois – Boat Rental
Indiana – State Government
Iowa – Home Improvement Store
Kansas – Stadium
Kentucky – Stadium
Louisiana – Stadium
Maine – Historical Landmark
Maryland – Stadium
Massachusetts – Central Center
Michigan – Stadium
Minnesota – Art Center
Mississippi – Coffee shop
Missouri – Golf Course
Montana – Brewery
Nebraska – Home Improvement Store
Nevada – Parking Garage
New Hampshire – Electronics Store
New Jersey – Historical Landmark
New Mexico – Art Gallery
New York – Music Venue
North Carolina – Vacation Home Rental Agency
North Dakota – Home Improvement Store
Ohio – Car Race Track
Oklahoma – Public School
Oregon – Feed store
Pennsylvania – Electric Vehicle Charging
Rhode Island – Historical Landmark
South Carolina – City Government Office
South Dakota – American Restaurant
Tennessee – Car Race Track
Texas – Cultural Center
Utah – Religious Organization
Vermont – Pizza Restaurant
Virginia – Stadium
Washington – Bus Company
Washington D.C. – Federal Government Office
West Virginia – Sandwich Shop
Wisconsin – Plant Nursey
Wyoming – Cell Phone Store