Welcome to Illinois’ Booziest City: Where the Motto is ‘Hold My Beer!’

Prepare to raise a glass as we embark on a nationwide tour of America's booziest cities, where the drinks are as plentiful as the stories. From coast to coast, this map uncovers the spirited locales that have earned their titles as the drunkest city in each state.

Introducing the ultimate guide to America's Booziest Cities, courtesy of our favorite map creator, Terrible Maps. This masterpiece showcases the drunkest city in every state, painstakingly crafted using the ancient art of guessing. Forget about boring stats or actual research—who needs facts when you have a dartboard and a six-pack?

The Drunkest City in Every State

Marvel at the precise accuracy of declaring Las Vegas the drunkest city in Nevada. We all know that the locals and not the tourists are the ones keeping the drinks flowing 24/7.

And, of course, the pinnacle of intoxication in California is none other than Los Angeles. Why, you ask? Because why not pick the city where people love kale smoothies?

Prepare to be shocked by the revelation that New Orleans tops the charts in Louisiana. Who would have thought the city famous for Mardi Gras and year-round revelry could be associated with excessive drinking?

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The Drunkest City in Illinois

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Terrible Maps has crowned Champaign as the drunkest city in Illinois, a decision that seems to have been made with all the scientific rigor of a barroom bet.

Home to the University of Illinois, Champaign is famous for its enthusiastic college crowd, who apparently take their beer pong as seriously as their finals. With a nightlife scene as lively as its student population, it’s no surprise that Terrible Maps has given it this boozy accolade.

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Whether or not this claim holds water—or whiskey—is up for debate, but it certainly gives the local bars something to toast to!

As you peruse this fine work of cartography, I invite you to share your thoughts: Can anyone confirm or deny these audacious claims, especially in Wisconsin.

Perhaps you’ve visited one of these party capitals and can vouch for their boozy behavior. Or maybe you live in a city that's been unfairly overlooked in this stunning map of mixology mayhem.