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The Most Iconic Snack Foods Across All 50 States By Andy Beth Miller Oct. 8, 2025 2:40 pm EST

Three words that always excite and impress: "I brought snacks!" Snacks are especially important for road trips, when those munchies hit en route. So why not combine two of the coolest things? Presented here is a "road trip" around the different regions of the country to discover the best snacks in each state. From swoon-worthy snickerdoodles to regional sips like Cheerwine, every state's iconic snack has a flavor to fangirl over, and a unique backstory to savor.

Part comfort, part curiosity, and part memory-making magic, snacks are so much more than just filling your belly. A road trip, even a virtual one, without snacks is basically just ... driving. But toss a ba

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