Watt and Windy are traveling around the United States of America to learn about its history!

Watt and Windy are traveling around the United States of America to learn about its history!

Credit: PBS KIDS

"City Island USA!"

Learn about exciting places and history across America with "City Island USA!” 

A spinoff from the civics-focused series, “City Island”, “City Island: USA!” will feature six 2-minute shorts that blend animation with real live-action locations across the country. The series follows Watt, the little lightbulb with big ideas, and his breezy best friend, Windy the kite, as they soar from City Island into real-life America. Guided by their teacher, Mr. Rubric, the trio visits landmarks in five U.S. regions, highlighting places such as the St. Louis Gateway Arch, the Hoover Dam, and and the Alamo. The landmarks speak for themselves, sharing first-hand accounts of their history and special contributions to the United States.

Travel along with Watt, Windy, and Mr. Rubric, to learn about exciting places in U.S. history!

In the Midwest, take in the grand architecture of Union Station in Chicago, Illinois;  check out the towering Gateway Arch in St. Louis, Missouri, and travel to South Dakota to see the larger-than-life faces carved into Mount Rushmore National Memorial.

In the Northeast, visit the site of the Boston Tea Party in Boston, Massachusetts, where history made a splash; explore Independence Hall and see the Liberty Bell in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; and stop by New York City to hear from the Statue of Liberty as she watches over the harbor.

In the Southeast, explore Washington, D.C., where you can discover iconic landmarks such as the Lincoln Memorial, the Washington Monument, and the U.S. Capitol Building. Next, travel to Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, to visit the Wright Brothers National Memorial. Finally, head to New Orleans, Louisiana, to experience the vibrant traditions of Mardi Gras.

In the Southwest, start at the Hoover Dam, right between Nevada and Arizona. Next, zip over to Las Vegas, Nevada, and be amazed by the bright, glowing signs at the Neon Museum. Then, blast off to Texas to explore Space Center Houston and discover the exciting world of spacecraft and spacesuits!

In the West, get an overhead view of San Francisco’s Golden Gate Bridge and explore the colorful streets of Chinatown; then head up to Wyoming to visit Yellowstone National Park and watch Old Faithful put on its steamy show; next, travel way up north to Anchorage, Alaska, and catch a glimpse of the magical Aurora Borealis dancing across the sky.

Watch "City Island USA!" on GPB and PBS KIDS starting June 12, 2026!