Best 25 Cities to Visit in the USA
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New York City
#1 in Best Cities to Visit in the USA
New York City (NYC) is one of world's most popular city for domestic and international tourists. Top places to see in New York includes Times Square, Empire State Building, Central Park, Manhattan, Museums, Statue of Liberty, Fifth Avenue, Broadway Street, Brooklyn Bridge, Rockefeller Center, One World Trade Center, Grand Central Terminal, Coney Island, Washington Square Park and many more.
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San Francisco
#2 in Best Cities to Visit in the USA
San Francisco is 5th most visited city in the United States popular for both domestic and international tourists. San Francisco is worldwide recognizable for its landmarks. Some of the most popular tourist attractions in San Francisco are Golden Gate Bridge, Pier 39, Cable Cars, Museums, Lombard Street, Twin Peaks and more.
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Las Vegas
#3 in Best Cities to Visit in the USA
Las Vegas is worldwide popular city for its resorts, casinos, hotels, shopping, dining, entertainment, and nightlife. Las Vegas is one of the top destinations in the United States. The major attractions in Las Vegas are the casinos and the hotels located on the Las Vegas Strip and Fremont Street.
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Miami
#4 in Best Cities to Visit in the USA
Miami is 2nd popular city for domestic and international visitors in the United States. The City of Miami has the 3rd tallest skyline in the U.S. with over 300 high-rises and 55 of which exceed 491 ft. Miami is popular vacation destinations, known for its beaches, museums, sports, entertainment, and diverse culture.
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Chicago
#5 in Best Cities to Visit in the USA
Located on the shores of Lake Michigan, Chicago is an international popular city of United States. The city is world famous for its attractions including Millennium Park, Navy Pier, Art Institute of Chicago, Museum of Science and Industry, and Lincoln Park Zoo. Chicago is home to many of the tallest buildings. The tallest building in the city is the 110-story Willis Tower.
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San Diego
#6 in Best Cities to Visit in the USA
Located on the coast of the Pacific Ocean, San Diego is a popular tourist destination known for its beaches and best family attractions. Top places to visit in San Diego are Balboa Park, San Diego Zoo, SeaWorld, Beaches, and Museums. The city is also known for historic Spanish and Mexican landmarks and Missions.
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Austin
#7 in Best Cities to Visit in the USA
Austin, the capital city of Texas is known for live music venues, scenic outdoor destinations, and museums. With spectacular views, Austin is popular tourist destination of Hill Country. Best places to visit are The Texas State Capitol, Zilker Metropolitan Park, Barton Springs Pool, Lady Bird Lake, Lake Travis, and McKinney Falls.
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San Antonio
#8 in Best Cities to Visit in the USA
Known for it's historic sites, San Antonio is one of the most visited city of Texas. The city's rich culture offers glimpse of Spanish colonial life and first settlement in Texas. Popular attractions include The Alamo, San Antonio Missions National Historical Park, River Walk, Tower of the Americas, SeaWorld, and Six Flags Fiesta Texas.
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Albuquerque
#9 in Best Cities to Visit in the USA
Albuquerque is the largest city of New Mexico. The city is known for many resort casinos, including Sandia Resort, Santa Ana Star, Isleta Resort, and Laguna Pueblo's Route 66 Resort. Albuquerque is famous for the International Balloon Fiesta, the world's largest gathering of hot-air balloons that takes place in October at Balloon Fiesta Park. Places to visit and things to see include Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, Albuquerque Biological Park, Albuquerque Museum, New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science, and Old Town Albuquerque.
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Phoenix
#10 in Best Cities to Visit in the USA
Known as the Valley of the Sun, Phoenix is the capital city of Arizona state. Phoenix is central point to many popular attractions of Arizona such as Grand Canyon and Lake Havasu. Places to visit in city include Desert Botanical Garden, Papago Park, South Mountain Park, Phoenix Zoo, and Phoenix Art Museum.
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Santa Monica
#11 in Best Cities to Visit in the USA
Located west of Downtown Los Angeles, Santa Monica is a beachfront city and popular tourist destination. Popular attractions include 3.5 miles long Santa Monica Beach, Santa Monica Pier, and Palisades Park. Santa Monica Pier offers a wide range of activities for everyone including carousel, an arcade, an amusement park, and outdoor concerts.
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Santa Barbara
#12 in Best Cities to Visit in the USA
Santa Barbara is a popular coastal city located on the West Coast of the United States. It is a popular tourist and resort destination. Santa Barbara's top tourist attractions include beaches, mountains, and vineyards.
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Houston
#13 in Best Cities to Visit in the USA
Located near Gulf of Mexico, Houston is known for Museum District and Space Center. Houston museum district has 19 museums including The Houston Museum of Natural Science, The Children's Museum, The Health Museum, and the Museum of Fine Arts. Other tourist attractions in Greater Houston area include Downtown Aquarium, Hermann Park, Houston Zoo, Discovery Green, and Memorial Park.
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Atlanta
#14 in Best Cities to Visit in the USA
Atlanta is the most popular city of Georgia located in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains. Downtown Atlanta is known for many top tourist attractions including Georgia Aquarium, World of Coca-Cola, CNN's global headquarters, Children's Museum of Atlanta, Center for Civil and Human Rights and the Chick-fil-A College Football Hall of Fame. The Georgia State Capitol building is also located in downtown. Atlanta is home to many historical museums and sites, including the Martin Luther King Jr. National Historical Park, Atlanta Cyclorama & Civil War Museum, College Football Hall of Fame, and National Center for Civil and Human Rights.
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Philadelphia
#15 in Best Cities to Visit in the USA
Known for it's historic landmarks - Liberty Bell, Independence Hall, and other historic sites, Philadelphia is a popular tourist destination. The city is known for it's historic sites and museums. Philadelphia contains 67 National Historic Landmarks.
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Indianapolis
#16 in Best Cities to Visit in the USA
Indianapolis, also known as Indy is the capital of the Indiana state. Family attractions and places to visit in Indianapolis are Indianapolis Motor Speedway, White River State Park, Children's Museum of Indianapolis, Indianapolis Museum of Art, Eiteljorg Museum, Canal Walk, and Indianapolis Zoo.
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Baltimore
#17 in Best Cities to Visit in the USA
Baltimore is the largest and most popular city of Maryland. The city is located just 40 miles northeast of national capital. The historic city is known for it's important in colonial period and civil war. Today, the city is popular tourist destination on the East Coast. Things to do and fun places to visit include National Aquarium, Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine, Baltimore Museum of Art, The Walters Art Museum, Maryland Zoo, American Visionary Art Museum, and Port Discovery Children's Museum.
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Pittsburgh
#18 in Best Cities to Visit in the USA
Pittsburgh is known for it's rich history in arts and culture - Heinz Hall for the Performing Arts, Benedum Center for the Performing Arts, Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, and Pittsburgh Opera. Pittsburgh is home to major art museums including the Andy Warhol Museum, the Carnegie Museum of Art, The Frick Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh Center for the Arts, and the Mattress Factory Museum.
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Cincinnati
#19 in Best Cities to Visit in the USA
Known as the "Paris of America", Cincinnati is a beautiful city located on the northern bank of Ohio river. The city is home to major sports teams and tallest building including 665 feet Queen City Square and Carew Tower. Downtown Cincinnati is popular for many top attractions. Places to visit and things to do include Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden, Cincinnati Art Museum, Fountain Square, and Carew Tower Observation Deck.
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Milwaukee
#20 in Best Cities to Visit in the USA
Milwaukee, the largest city of Wisconsin is located on Lake Michigan's southwestern shore. Milwaukee Riverwalk along the Milwaukee River in downtown is prime attraction for visitors. Milwaukee is known for recreation activities on Lake Michigan including sailing, windsurfing, and kite surfing. The city hosts many festivals throughout the summer including annual Summerfest. Places to visit and family fun things to do include Milwaukee Art Museum, Milwaukee County Zoo, Harley-Davidson Museum, Discovery World, Milwaukee Public Museum, and Lakeshore State Park.
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Boston
#21 in Best Cities to Visit in the USA
Boston is the capital and historic city of Massachusetts known for many historic events of the American Revolution: Boston Massacre, Boston Tea Party, Battle of Bunker Hill and Siege of Boston. The city is one of the oldest in the Unitest States founded in 1630. Today, Boston is known for top colleges and universities. Boston is home to world class art museums and galleries and historic sites. Places to visit and things to do include Freedom Trail, Museum of Fine Arts, Faneuil Hall, Museum of Science, Boston Public Garden, Old North Church, New England Aquarium, and Boston Harbor.
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Denver
#22 in Best Cities to Visit in the USA
Denver is a popular city and capital of Colorado state located east of Rocky Mountains. Many named mountain peaks visible from Denver. Places to visit in and around Denver includes: Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre, Museums, Botanic Gardens, Denver Zoo, and Washington Park. Other attractions are Winter Park Ski Resort about a 90-minute drive from Denver.
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Minneapolis
#23 in Best Cities to Visit in the USA
Minneapolis is the largest city of Minnesota and known as the Twin Cities with its neighbor Saint Paul. The city lies on both banks of the Mississippi River. Minneapolis is known as one of the nation's best park city. Also popular for theater and performing arts, Minneapolis is home to the Guthrie Theater and the First Avenue nightclub. The Walker Art Center located in downtown is one of the largest art museums in the U.S. Places to visit and things to do include Minnehaha Regional Park known for 53 foot Minnehaha Falls, Guthrie Theater, Minneapolis Institute of Art, Minneapolis Sculpture Garden, and Weisman Art Museum.
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Cleveland
#24 in Best Cities to Visit in the USA
Located along the southern shore of Lake Erie, Cleveland is the 2nd largest city of Ohio. Known as "The Forest City", Cleveland is the most popular tourist destination of Ohio. The city offers plenty of things to do and attractions for all ages. Cleveland is home to the largest performing arts center Playhouse Square and The Cleveland Orchestra. With 6,000 years of ancient art, Cleveland Museum of Art is another top attraction. Top places to visit include Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum, Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland Zoo, Cleveland Botanical Garden, Greater Cleveland Aquarium, and Cleveland Museum of Natural History.
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Columbus
#25 in Best Cities to Visit in the USA
Columbus is the state capital and popular tourist getaway. The city is home to the largest Ohio State University. The city has many tallest buildings including the 41-story Rhodes State Office Tower and 47-story LeVeque Tower. Columbus is also home of many performing arts center. Places to visit and family attractions include Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, Center of Science and Industry (COSI), Columbus Museum of Art, and Ohio Statehouse.