The Sunflower State hosts a blend of natural beauty, cultural heritage, and warm hospitality. Tallgrass…

“The Wizard of Oz” (1939) – This classic musical fantasy film is perhaps one of…

The Bluegrass State, Kentucky, is famous for its rolling hills, horse racing heritage, distilleries and…

“Coal Miner’s Daughter” (1980) – This biographical drama tells the story of country singer Loretta…

“Beloved” by Toni Morrison: Set in rural Kentucky during the mid-19th century, this Pulitzer Prize-winning…

Louisiana, a state known for its culture, mouthwatering cuisine, crawfish and history, from the iconic…

“Interview with the Vampire” (1994) – This gothic horror film, based on Anne Rice’s novel,…

“A Confederacy of Dunces” by John Kennedy Toole – Set in New Orleans, this Pulitzer…

Maine, known as the “Pine Tree State,” is located in the northeastern corner of the…

“Pet Sematary” (1989): This horror film, based on Stephen King’s novel, takes place in the…

“It” by Stephen King – This iconic horror novel is set in the fictional town…

Maryland just outside of Washington DC and straddling Chesapeake bay, offers the vibrant cities of…

“The Blair Witch Project” (1999): This found-footage horror film is set in the Black Hills…

“Dinner at the Homesick Restaurant” by Anne Tyler – This novel is set in Baltimore…

Boston is the gateway to the state of Massachusetts which offers a blend of indigenous…

“Good Will Hunting” (1997) – This critically acclaimed film, set in Boston, tells the story…

“The Scarlet Letter” by Nathaniel Hawthorne: Set in 17th-century Puritan Boston, this novel explores themes…

Michigan, the Great Lakes State, where natural wonders, cities, and a rich cultural heritage await,…

“Gran Torino” (2008) – Directed by Clint Eastwood, this film is set in Detroit and…

“The Virgin Suicides” by Jeffrey Eugenides: This haunting novel follows the lives of the Lisbon…

Minnesota, the Land of 10,000 lakes, offers a diverse range of attractions. Boundary Waters Canoe…

Fargo (1996) – A black comedy crime film that takes place in and around Brainerd,…

Mississippi offers a cornucopia of cultural treasures, scenic landscapes, music and hospitable locals from the…

“The Help” (2011) – Set in the 1960s, this powerful drama depicts the lives of…

“The Sound and the Fury” by William Faulkner – Set in the fictional town of…

Missouri, the “Show Me State”, offers a delightful blend of natural landscapes from the iconic…

“Gone Girl” (2014) – A thrilling mystery-drama directed by David Fincher, set in the fictional…

“The Adventures of Tom Sawyer” by Mark Twain – Although not exclusively set in Missouri,…

Big-sky Montana, the western state of the United States, hosts a diverse range of natural…

“A River Runs Through It” (1992) – Directed by Robert Redford, this film tells the…

“A River Runs Through It” by Norman Maclean – This novel explores themes of family,…

Nebraska is known for its vast prairies, small towns, and warm midwestern hospitality,. Omaha’s Old…

“Boys Don’t Cry” (1999) – Based on a true story, this critically acclaimed film takes…

“My Ántonia” by Willa Cather: This acclaimed novel depicts the lives of farmers and immigrants…

Nevada is a state of diverse landscapes and incredible natural wonders, within easy reach of…

“Ocean’s Eleven” (2001) – A star-studded heist film that takes place primarily in Las Vegas,…

“Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas” by Hunter S. Thompson – This iconic novel follows…

New Hampshire combines natural beauty, quaint towns, and a diverse landscape of towering mountains, expansive…

“Jumanji” (1995) – While the story is set in the fictional town of Brantford, New…

“A Separate Peace” by John Knowles – Set in a fictional New Hampshire boarding school…