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Cities of the United States of America Cities of the United States of America

Washington D. C. (District of Columbia) Population if D. C. : 618, 000 (2011) Washington D. C. (District of Columbia) Population if D. C. : 618, 000 (2011) Population of Area: 5. 6 million Hosts 176 foreign embassies

Washington D. C. White House The Oval Office Washington D. C. White House The Oval Office

Washington D. C. Washington Monument Washington D. C. Washington Monument

Washington D. C. Smithsonian 136 millions items Washington D. C. Smithsonian 136 millions items

Washington D. C. Lincoln Memorial Washington D. C. Lincoln Memorial

Washington D. C. Jefferson Memorial Washington D. C. Jefferson Memorial

Washington D. C. Vietnam Veterans Memorial 58, 195 names on wall Washington D. C. Vietnam Veterans Memorial 58, 195 names on wall

New York City Population: 8. 2 million (2010) Most populous city in the USA New York City Population: 8. 2 million (2010) Most populous city in the USA 5 Boroughs The Bronx Brooklyn Manhattan Queens Staten Island

New York City Statue of Liberty Gift from France in 1886 Icon of freedom New York City Statue of Liberty Gift from France in 1886 Icon of freedom in the USA 7 rays on crown for 7 continents Broken shackles of tyranny and oppression at feet Torch is covered with 24 k gold

New York City Ellis Island Gateway for millions of immigrants to the US 1892 New York City Ellis Island Gateway for millions of immigrants to the US 1892 -1954 Medical reviews and paperwork

New York City Times Square Commercial intersection “World’s most visited tourist attraction” Approx 39, New York City Times Square Commercial intersection “World’s most visited tourist attraction” Approx 39, 200, 000 visitors annually

New York City Central Park New York City Central Park

New York City Empire State Building 102 story skyscraper New York City Empire State Building 102 story skyscraper

New York City Broadway Theatre 500+ seats New York City Broadway Theatre 500+ seats

New York City Wall Street Financial district New York City Wall Street Financial district

New York City Chinatown New York City Chinatown

New York City Little Italy New York City Little Italy

Boston, Massachusetts Population: 617, 000 (2010) Capital and largest city in Massachusetts Boston, Massachusetts Population: 617, 000 (2010) Capital and largest city in Massachusetts

Boston, Massachusetts Fenway Park America's Most Beloved Ballpark Home to Boston Red Sox Boston, Massachusetts Fenway Park America's Most Beloved Ballpark Home to Boston Red Sox

Boston, Massachusetts The Freedom Trail Leads to 16 historic sites 2. 5 miles (4 Boston, Massachusetts The Freedom Trail Leads to 16 historic sites 2. 5 miles (4 km) long

Boston, Massachusetts Boston Harbor Islands Boston, Massachusetts Boston Harbor Islands

Boston, Massachusetts Museum of Science 500+ interactive exhibits Boston, Massachusetts Museum of Science 500+ interactive exhibits

Chicago, Illinois Population of city 2. 7 million Population of area: 9. 8 million Chicago, Illinois Population of city 2. 7 million Population of area: 9. 8 million Nickname: The Windy City

Chicago, Illinois The Field Museum Over 21 million specimens Chicago, Illinois The Field Museum Over 21 million specimens

Chicago, Illinois Willis Tower AKA: Sears Tower 108 story skyscraper Chicago, Illinois Willis Tower AKA: Sears Tower 108 story skyscraper

Chicago, Illinois Navy Pier 3, 300 ft (1, 010 m) long Public gathering and Chicago, Illinois Navy Pier 3, 300 ft (1, 010 m) long Public gathering and entertainment

Chicago, Illinois Millennium Park and The Bean Chicago, Illinois Millennium Park and The Bean

Chicago, Illinois Magnificent Mile Shopping district Chicago, Illinois Magnificent Mile Shopping district

Chicago, Illinois Gino’s East Deep Dish Pizza The Chicago Hot Dog Chicago, Illinois Gino’s East Deep Dish Pizza The Chicago Hot Dog

Chicago, Illinois Oprah Winfrey Richest African American of the 20 th Century Greatest black Chicago, Illinois Oprah Winfrey Richest African American of the 20 th Century Greatest black philanthropist in American History Most influential woman in the world

Detroit, Michigan Population of city: 714, 000 Population of area: 3. 8 million Nickname: Detroit, Michigan Population of city: 714, 000 Population of area: 3. 8 million Nickname: The Motor City World’s Traditional Automotive Center

Detroit, Michigan David Whitney House Built in 1890 -94 as Private Residence Today, Whitney Detroit, Michigan David Whitney House Built in 1890 -94 as Private Residence Today, Whitney restaurant Believed to be haunted

Detroit, Michigan Hart Plaza Downtown Detroit Detroit, Michigan Hart Plaza Downtown Detroit

Detroit, Michigan Motown Music Record company Racial integration of popular music Soul music Detroit, Michigan Motown Music Record company Racial integration of popular music Soul music

Detroit, Michigan Ford Motor Company Founded by Henry Ford in 1903 Engineered manufacturing assembly Detroit, Michigan Ford Motor Company Founded by Henry Ford in 1903 Engineered manufacturing assembly lines 2 nd largest automaker in the USA

Detroit, Michigan 8 Mile Hometown of Eminem Detroit, Michigan 8 Mile Hometown of Eminem

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Population area: 1. 5 million One of the original 13 colonies Meeting Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Population area: 1. 5 million One of the original 13 colonies Meeting place for founding fathers

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Nickname, “City of Brotherly Love” Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Nickname, “City of Brotherly Love”

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Founder William Penn Real estate entrepreneur Philosopher Believer in democracy and freedom Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Founder William Penn Real estate entrepreneur Philosopher Believer in democracy and freedom

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Liberty Bell Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Liberty Bell "Proclaim LIBERTY throughout all the land unto all the inhabitants thereof. "

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Independence Hall Location where both the Declaration of Independence and the US Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Independence Hall Location where both the Declaration of Independence and the US Constitution were debated and adopted.

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Fairmount Park 63 Parks Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Fairmount Park 63 Parks

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Philly Cheese steak and soft pretzel Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Philly Cheese steak and soft pretzel

Denver, Colorado Population: 600, 000 Nickname: Mile High City Elevation: 1 mile (1. 6 Denver, Colorado Population: 600, 000 Nickname: Mile High City Elevation: 1 mile (1. 6 km) above sea level

Denver, Colorado City meets Rocky Mountains Denver, Colorado City meets Rocky Mountains

Denver, Colorado Molly Brown House Museum “The Unsinkable Molly Brown” Survivor of RMS Titanic Denver, Colorado Molly Brown House Museum “The Unsinkable Molly Brown” Survivor of RMS Titanic

Denver, Colorado Tiny Town Over 100 1/6 scale buildings Denver, Colorado Tiny Town Over 100 1/6 scale buildings

Colorado Skiing paradise Colorado Skiing paradise

Phoenix, Arizona Population: 1. 4 million Located in “Valley of the Sun” in the Phoenix, Arizona Population: 1. 4 million Located in “Valley of the Sun” in the northern part of the Sonoran Desert

Phoenix, Arizona Oasis in a desert Phoenix, Arizona Oasis in a desert

Phoenix, Arizona Desert Botanical Garden 21, 000 plants, agave and cacti 139 rare, threatened Phoenix, Arizona Desert Botanical Garden 21, 000 plants, agave and cacti 139 rare, threatened or endangered species

Phoenix, Arizona Pueblo Grande Museum Site of Native American settlement Phoenix, Arizona Pueblo Grande Museum Site of Native American settlement

Juneau, Alaska Population: 31, 300 Alaska is the largest state by area Purchased from Juneau, Alaska Population: 31, 300 Alaska is the largest state by area Purchased from Russia in 1867 for $7. 2 million

Juneau, Alaska Mendenhall Glacier About 12 miles (19 km) long Juneau, Alaska Mendenhall Glacier About 12 miles (19 km) long

Juneau, Alaska Glacier Gardens Juneau, Alaska Glacier Gardens

Juneau, Alaska Macaulay Salmon Hatchery Watch tens of thousands of wild salmon return to Juneau, Alaska Macaulay Salmon Hatchery Watch tens of thousands of wild salmon return to their home

Juneau, Alaska Juneau Icefield 3, 900 sq. km Juneau, Alaska Juneau Icefield 3, 900 sq. km

Alaska Dog Sledding Iditarod Trail Sled Race Covers 1, 049 mi (1, 688 km) Alaska Dog Sledding Iditarod Trail Sled Race Covers 1, 049 mi (1, 688 km) in 9 -15 days Across Alaska Began in 1973

Alaska and Canada Klondike Gold Rush (1897 -1899) 100, 000 people traveled to Alaska Alaska and Canada Klondike Gold Rush (1897 -1899) 100, 000 people traveled to Alaska and the Yukon to “Strike it Rich” and find gold

Honolulu, Hawaii Population: 390, 000 Capital city Honolulu, Hawaii Population: 390, 000 Capital city

Honolulu, Hawaii Pearl Harbor US Navy deep-water naval base Attack on Pearl Harbor by Honolulu, Hawaii Pearl Harbor US Navy deep-water naval base Attack on Pearl Harbor by Japan: Dec 7, 1941 After attack, the USA entered WWII

Hawaii Volcanoes Hawaii Volcanoes

Hawaii Beaches Hawaii Beaches

Hawaii Snorkeling and Scuba Diving Hawaii Snorkeling and Scuba Diving

Hawaii Hula Form of dance accompanied by chant (oli) or song (mele). Developed by Hawaii Hula Form of dance accompanied by chant (oli) or song (mele). Developed by Polynesians who originally settled Hawaiian Islands

San Francisco, California Population of city: 805, 000 Population of region: 7. 4 million San Francisco, California Population of city: 805, 000 Population of region: 7. 4 million

San Francisco, California Golden Gate Bridge San Francisco, California Golden Gate Bridge

San Francisco, California Alcatraz Island Federal Prison until 1963 Al Capone George “Machine Gun” San Francisco, California Alcatraz Island Federal Prison until 1963 Al Capone George “Machine Gun” Kelley Ellsworth Raymond “Bumpy” Johnson

San Francisco, California Lombard Street San Francisco, California Lombard Street

Los Angeles, California Population: 3. 8 million 2 nd largest city in USA Los Angeles, California Population: 3. 8 million 2 nd largest city in USA

Los Angeles, California Hollywood Entertainment Capital of the World Los Angeles, California Hollywood Entertainment Capital of the World

Los Angeles, California Walt Disney Concert Hall Seats 2, 265 people Los Angeles, California Walt Disney Concert Hall Seats 2, 265 people

Los Angeles, California Disney Land Opened July, 1955 2 nd most visited park in Los Angeles, California Disney Land Opened July, 1955 2 nd most visited park in the world

San Diego, California Population: 1. 3 million 8 th largest city in USA San Diego, California Population: 1. 3 million 8 th largest city in USA

San Diego, California San Diego Zoo and Safari Park 4, 000 animals of 800+ San Diego, California San Diego Zoo and Safari Park 4, 000 animals of 800+ species

San Diego, California Sea World San Diego, California Sea World

San Diego, California Largest naval fleet in the world San Diego, California Largest naval fleet in the world

California Surfing Paradise California Surfing Paradise

Sonoma County, California Fort Ross Southernmost Russian settlement (1812 -1841) Sonoma County, California Fort Ross Southernmost Russian settlement (1812 -1841)

Miami, Florida Population of city: 400, 000 Population of area: 5. 5 million “The Miami, Florida Population of city: 400, 000 Population of area: 5. 5 million “The Magic City”

Miami, Florida South Beach Nickname: So. Be Major entertainment destination Miami, Florida South Beach Nickname: So. Be Major entertainment destination

Miami, Florida Port of Miami “Cruise Capital of the World” Miami, Florida Port of Miami “Cruise Capital of the World”

Miami, Florida Civic Center 2 nd largest concentration of medical and research facilities in Miami, Florida Civic Center 2 nd largest concentration of medical and research facilities in the USA Hospitals, research institutes, clinics, biotechnology

Miami, Florida Sony Ericsson Open Miami Masters- annual tennis tournament 12 -days: one of Miami, Florida Sony Ericsson Open Miami Masters- annual tennis tournament 12 -days: one of the largest tennis tournaments

Las Vegas, Nevada Population of city: 583, 000 Population of area: 1. 9 million Las Vegas, Nevada Population of city: 583, 000 Population of area: 1. 9 million

Las Vegas, Nevada Sin City Entertainment Capital of the World ▪ Casinos, gambling, shopping, Las Vegas, Nevada Sin City Entertainment Capital of the World ▪ Casinos, gambling, shopping, fine dining, shows

Las Vegas, Nevada The Rat Pack ▪ Group of actors centered on Humphrey Bogart Las Vegas, Nevada The Rat Pack ▪ Group of actors centered on Humphrey Bogart Frank Sinatra Dean Martin Sammy Davis, Jr. Joey Bishop

Seattle, Washington Population of city: 608, 000 Population of area: 3. 4 million Seattle, Washington Population of city: 608, 000 Population of area: 3. 4 million

Seattle, Washington Boeing Among the largest global aircraft manufacturers Founded in 1916 Seattle, Washington Boeing Among the largest global aircraft manufacturers Founded in 1916

Seattle, Washington Logging Seattle’s first major industry Seattle, Washington Logging Seattle’s first major industry

Seattle, Washington Jazz Music Ray Charles Quincy Jones Ernestine Anderson Seattle, Washington Jazz Music Ray Charles Quincy Jones Ernestine Anderson

Seattle, Washington Jimi Hendrix Rock Legend Considered greatest guitarist in musical history Seattle, Washington Jimi Hendrix Rock Legend Considered greatest guitarist in musical history

Madison, Wisconsin Population: 233, 000 Capital of Wisconsin Madison, Wisconsin Population: 233, 000 Capital of Wisconsin

Madison, Wisconsin Madison, Wisconsin

Dallas, Texas Population of city: 1. 2 million Population of area: 6. 3 million Dallas, Texas Population of city: 1. 2 million Population of area: 6. 3 million

Dallas, Texas Rodeo Tie-down roping, team roping, steer wrestling, saddle bronc-riding, bareback bronc-riding, bull Dallas, Texas Rodeo Tie-down roping, team roping, steer wrestling, saddle bronc-riding, bareback bronc-riding, bull riding and barrel racing

Dallas, Texas Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders Dallas, Texas Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders

Atlanta, Georgia Population of city: 420, 000 Population of area: 5. 2 million Atlanta, Georgia Population of city: 420, 000 Population of area: 5. 2 million

Atlanta, Georgia Coca-Cola Company Coca-Cola invented in 1886 500+ brands in 200+ countries Over Atlanta, Georgia Coca-Cola Company Coca-Cola invented in 1886 500+ brands in 200+ countries Over 1. 7 billion serving each day

Atlanta, Georgia Black Mecca Center of black wealth Civil Rights Movement Dr. Martin Luther Atlanta, Georgia Black Mecca Center of black wealth Civil Rights Movement Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. home

Georgia Southern food Collard greens, fried green tomatoes, corn bread, fried chicken, Cajun gumbo Georgia Southern food Collard greens, fried green tomatoes, corn bread, fried chicken, Cajun gumbo soup

New Orleans, Louisiana Population of city: 343, 000 Population of area: 1. 2 million New Orleans, Louisiana Population of city: 343, 000 Population of area: 1. 2 million

New Orleans, Louisiana Mardi Gras (Fat Tuesday) Carnival celebration to prepare for the Christian New Orleans, Louisiana Mardi Gras (Fat Tuesday) Carnival celebration to prepare for the Christian season of Lent (fasting) Parades, balls, masquerade balls, king cake parties

New Orleans, Louisiana Hurricane Katrina Deadliest and most destructive Atlantic hurricane of 2005 1, New Orleans, Louisiana Hurricane Katrina Deadliest and most destructive Atlantic hurricane of 2005 1, 836 people died Total property damage ~$81 billion (USD)

Nashville, Tennessee Nashville, Tennessee

Memphis, Tennessee Elvis Memphis, Tennessee Elvis

Louisville, Kentucky Louisville, Kentucky

St. Louis, Missouri St. Louis, Missouri

Salt Lake City, Utah Salt Lake City, Utah

Rock City, Tennessee Rock City, Tennessee

Ghost Towns Ghost Towns