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And today we're counting down our picks for the top ten must-visit
American cities. Just to be clear: while we're fully aware that the American continent itself
is comprised of numerous nations, we're focusing on cities
specifically in the United states. As other American nations are home to dozens of other cities that deserve their own separate lists,
we're ranking these cities based on how beautiful
they are, how fun they are and how much they have to offer tourists. Number 10: Honolulu Hawaii
Hawaiian for "calm port",
It's not difficult to see how this state capital received its name.
While the city houses many run-of-the-mill modern views from the high-rises of Waikiki Beach to the consumer outlets of what's touted as the
world's largest open-air shopping center, it continues to remain a must visit paradise for its natural
landscapes and native habitats. This Modern Eden is the perfect destination for
tourists seeking an exotic escape near the borders of the contemporary world.
number 9: Washington D.C.
It's not just politics as usual in the United States Capital,
There are tons of things to see and do. Visitors can enjoy the City's
inspiring and diverse architecture with both modern buildings and historic structures that range in style from Georgian revival and
Beaux Arts to Romanesque and much more. Home to numerous national landmarks including the Lincoln Memorial, the National Mall,
Capitol Hill and of course the White House, it should come as no surprise that tourism is the second most
profitable industry in the district of Columbia.
number 8: Miami, Florida
Ranked not only as one of America's cleanest cities
but also one of the richest, this child of the sunshine state is filled with views of cityscapes and
coastline, making it one of the crown jewels of America's southeast. Another reason to visit Miami is for its reputation as
the supposed capital of Latin America. The City earned that nickname for its large Spanish-speaking and cuban American populations.
As a destination for a perfect summer Getaway the City has garnered further prominence for its broad beaches, clean water and the port of Miami,
currently dubbed the Cruise capital of the World.
number 7: Boston, Massachusetts
Located on the coast of one of America's four Commonwealth States
Massachusetts' capital is a city rich in history, culture and business.
Home to countless tourist hotspots like Fenway Park, Faneuil Hall and the old statehouse on the freedom trail, the city's built
environment embodies an unmatchable charm that perfectly preserves the spirit of a Colonial America meshed in a modern world.
Today the capital continues to thrive with its proud achievements in medicine and higher education,
the buildings and sites of which have garnered their own special breed of tourism.
Number six, Las Vegas, Nevada.
It's gone by many other names from epithets including Glitter Gulch and the entertainment capital of the world
but most famously Vegas is known as "Sin City". Renowned for its
ultimate tourist destination, "the strip", Las Vegas is home to some of the world's largest and most
popular Mega Resort casinos and hotels.
While it has recently begun drawing in more families and retirees
Vegas and its collection of worlds within a single neon realm remains a prominent tourist destination for its novelty
architecture, nightlife, gaming grounds and live entertainment,
adult or not.
Number 5: Los Angeles, California
Known as "the city of angels" this colorful metropolis is home to a broad diversity of peoples and
subcultures that make LA a world of its own. While popular tourist attractions in Los Angeles like Santa Monica
Beverly Hills and Hollywood as well as other California cities like San Diego remain an
absolute must, there are many other reasons to visit the film industry capital of the world.
From the expanding nightlife in its downtown district to its thrilling amusement parks to its gorgeous scenery to its many museums
Los Angeles has something for everyone, especially
lovers of the movie Industry.
number 4: New Orleans, Louisiana
Another tourist destination rich in history and culture
thanks to its reputation as the birthplace of jazz, New Orleans stands as the perfect Southern Belle in the form of a city.
Garnering prominence for its legendary French quarter and the infamous nightlife Boulevard
appropriately named Bourbon Street this city is crammed with all sorts of contained and colorful chaos,
regardless of whether or not it's time for Mardi Gras. Anarchic Avenues Aside Magazine Street
just one of many other decorative and eccentric corners of the City is home to boutique shops and
Antique stores with goodies that you'll swear are from another world.
Number 3: Chicago, Illinois
Taking the third spot on our list is America's third most populated city with an ever-growing
Metropolitan area often referred to as
Chicagoland, the Windy City's history and Modern day evolution continues to attract more outsiders for tourists mainstays like cuisine
sightseeing and sports, as it's one of the few American cities to have professional athletic teams in all major sports leagues.
Couple Bears and Cubs fans with historical landmarks like the Chicago Theatre, the Navy Pier and a
magnificent skyline and you have a criminally underrated city worth visiting.
Number two: San Francisco, California.
As a center of culture and Commerce in Northern
California this must visit city acts as central headquarters for dozens of contemporary enterprises
including Gap and Twitter to name a few. Prominent for its wide array of
architectural styles and areas like the famous Hippie District Haight-Ashbury. It's cable cars and tourist attractions like the Golden Gate bridge,
Lombard Street , Alamo Square and Alcatraz
San Francisco should easily make the list of every building buff and
sightseers' musts. The cherry on top here is the City's fine history as an epicenter of Progressive movements
attracting diverse groups of visitors from every Generation.
Before we unveil our top pick here are some honorable mentions.
Number One: New York City, New York.
Taking top honors on our list is the Big Apple, home to countless millions and Lady Liberty herself.
Dubbed "the city that never sleeps"
NYC is the hub of numerous multi-billion-dollar enterprises with Wall Street
serving as the front line of all the commercial madness. Business aside the city is prominent for its unbeatable and breathtaking
cityscape views, its appreciation for the Arts and its vivid
individuals that bring it all to life year round.
Whether you're shopping or eating or heading to Central park to one of the city's various quaint neighborhoods like Soho,
or the West village to tourist Hotspots like the Empire state building or to one of the many world-class museums
New York City is the place to see and be seen.
Do you agree with our list?
With so many other beautiful cities to choose from we're sure we've missed a few of your favorites. Which American cities are at the top
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