25 Best Cities In USA To Travel

Welcome back, TrendyBhai! Today we’re coming to you from the United States of America. We’re going to show you the 25 best cities for you to visit while here. First up on the list is New York City. This is the largest city in the United States with over 8.3 million residents. The city is divided into five boroughs: Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, and Staten Island. New York is known for its iconic landmarks and is also considered the global hub for business, finance, and culture, with the United Nations Headquarters being right here. Some key landmarks include the Statue of Liberty, Wall Street, Central Park, the Brooklyn Bridge, One World Trade, Rockefeller Center, and many more.

Los Angeles

Next up, we’re headed to Los Angeles. Los Angeles is the second-largest city in the United States with over 4 million residents located here in Southern California, surrounded by the Los Angeles mountains to the north and the Pacific Ocean to the west. LA is known for its beautiful weather, Hollywood, and ancient past like you can see here at the La Brea Tar Pits with all of the ancient animals that were buried here, as well as many gardens across the city. Then, head over to places like Santa Monica Pier, Venice Beach, and Manhattan Beach. We also made a full travel guide about Los Angeles recently; we will put a link to that below as we continue to show you around.

Chicago

Now here we are in the middle of America. This is the third-largest city in the United States. This is Chicago, with 2.7 million residents. It’s known for the Willis Tower, formerly known as Sears Tower, the John Hancock Center, the Lake Michigan Waterfront, and Boardwalk with Navy Pier extending into the lake. Chicago is also very popular because of its many different world-class museums. Don’t forget to check out the Chicago River Walk and the Miracle Mile.

New England

Next up, we’re headed to New England. This here is Boston, Massachusetts, with a population of 700,000 people. It has a rich history dating all the way back to the Colonial period, being one of the oldest cities in the country. After all, this is where the Boston Tea Party happened when the revolution really started. While here, check out the Freedom Trail, Bunker Hill, Boston Common, the Back Bay, and some of the surrounding islands in the harbor. Try and catch a Red Sox game at Fenway Park.

California

Next up, we’re headed to California. This here is San Francisco, one of the oldest cities on the west coast of the United States with a population of 850,000 people. San Francisco is known as a major technological city, being home to Silicon Valley. Here you have the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz Island, and Fisherman’s Wharf, which is an area you’ll want to check out, as well as the neighborhoods where they have these old Victorian houses that sweep across the hills.

Sonoran Desert

Next up, we’re headed to the Sonoran Desert. This here is Phoenix, Arizona, with a population of 1.7 million. This is America’s fastest-growing city, known as the Valley of the Sun because they get an average of 300 days of sunshine per year. While here, consider checking out Papago Park, the Desert Botanical Garden, hiking around Camelback Mountain, heading over to Scottsdale for some nightlife, doing some golfing, and checking out Tempe.

Phoenix

Now from Phoenix, we’re going to head east a bit to Texas. This here is San Antonio, home of the Alamo, where the San Antonio Missions are considered a UNESCO world heritage site. San Antonio’s population is 1.5 million people, making it the seventh-largest city in the United States. While here, you can enjoy walking around the Riverwalk, where you’ll see plenty of Mexican restaurants and local culture. Out here in Texas, the popular cuisine is known as Tex-Mex, barbecue, and a variety of international flavors, mostly mixed between Texas and Mexican fusion.

South Florida

Next up, we’re headed to South Florida. This here is Miami, with a population of 500,000 people. This is considered the capital of Latin American culture by some, but it’s here in North America. Miami is the hub for international trade and commerce, and it has a strong tourist economy. While here, you can check out places like the Miami Design District, Wynwood, go down to South Beach and walk around those clubs at night, do some salsa dancing, and just take in the Caribbean Latino culture that exists here. If you want to head outside of Miami, you can check out the Everglades, where there’s a bunch of alligators and wildlife, or go down south to the Florida Keys.

South Florida

From South Florida, we’re going to head up to the PNW, known as the Pacific Northwest. This here is Seattle, with a population of 750,000 people, making it the largest city in the Pacific Northwest. It sits along the Puget Sound and Lake Washington, and it is nearby Olympic National Park and the Cascade mountain ranges. Another large mountain around here is Mount Rainier. While here, you can check out areas like Pike Street Market, head over to Kirkland, where they have the headquarters for places like Amazon, Microsoft, and Boeing. Seattle is known for its lush nature and coffee scene, with a very big coffee culture here since this is where Starbucks came from. You can’t forget about the seafood.

Cajun Country

Next up, we’re going to head down south to Cajun Country. This here is New Orleans, Louisiana, home to the French Quarter right here on the Mississippi River with Lake Pontchartrain. While here, you can head down to Bourbon Street and explore the nightlife or even the afternoon scene. It is very famous here with American tourists as well as international tourists looking for the excitement that the Cajun culture has to offer. New Orleans is known as the birthplace of jazz music. With a population of 390,000 people, you can also go down to the Mississippi and take a riverboat cruise. For history buffs, you may enjoy visiting the National World War II Memorial Museum.

Nashville

Now we’re headed over to Nashville. This city, known as Music City, is home to the Country Music Hall of Fame, with places like the Ryman Auditorium and the Parthenon. Nashville has a vibrant nightlife scene with numerous country bars, clubs, and music venues throughout the city. With a population of 700,000 people, Nashville is known for its food and Southern cuisine, with barbecue. The city has a thriving art scene with many museums, galleries, and cultural institutions throughout the city. The climate here is considered subtropical and humid during the summers, with mild winters. My favorite thing to do while visiting Music City is to head down to Broadway.

American Southwest

Next up, we’re headed down to the American Southwest. This here is San Diego, California, with a population of 1.4 million people. This is the second-largest city in California. They also have beautiful beaches, including the La Jolla Cove area where they have tide pools, Coronado Beach, and Mission Pacific Beach area. Here in San Diego, you can go to various attractions like the San Diego Zoo, Sea World, and the USS Midway Museum. Booking a fishing charter or doing whale watching is also popular here. San Diego is considered to have a mild climate, which is among some of the best in the world. While here, consider going to Torrey Pines and doing some hiking. This here is a look at Pacific Beach. Next up, we’re headed to Texas again, this time to Dallas, with a population…

Nashville

Dallas, with a population of 1.3 million people, is the ninth largest city in the country. The city is known for its Cowboy culture, museums like the Dallas Art Museum and The Nasher Sculpture Center. Here you’ll also find a vibrant food scene with Tex-Mex barbecue all across Dallas. The climate here is considered humid and subtropical during the summers with mild winters. Depending on what time of year you’re here, you may want to watch a Dallas Cowboys game since they are considered America’s team. Also, a reminder: we will put links to some of the most popular places around America in the description below if you want to watch any of these more specifically.

Washington, D.C

Next up, we’re headed to Washington, D.C., the nation’s capital. This is Washington, D.C., with a population of around 700,000 people and a metro population of 6 million. While here, you can check out the National Mall, where they have the Lincoln Memorial, Washington Monument, and many Smithsonian institutions. Also, the U.S. Capitol and Supreme Court are other popular sites. But if you want to see other stuff besides the National Mall, you can head out around Arlington or even go towards Georgetown. Washington, D.C., sits along the banks of the Potomac River, sharing both Maryland and Virginia. I personally like to go to Alexandria as well as National Harbor. Washington, D.C., has undergone a massive urban rejuvenation and is certainly a place to check out. The climate here is much milder than people actually think. It does get snow in the winter but very rarely, and the summers are quite mild although humid.

Philadelphia

Now, from Washington, D.C., we’re gonna head up the northern seaboard to Philadelphia, the City of Brotherly Love. With a population of 1.6 million, it is the largest city in Pennsylvania. The city played a significant role in American history, as it was the capital of the United States from 1790 to 1800. This is also the birthplace of the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution. While here, you can check out the Liberty Bell and learn more about American history. There’s also a lively culinary scene with cheesesteaks, pretzels, hoagies, and you can go to the terminal market, which is a popular destination for food lovers.

Portland

Now we’re headed back up to the PNW. This here is Portland, Oregon. It does get a bad rap, but it is still a place worth checking out if you’re looking for some beautiful nature. With a population of 660,000 people, it is the 26th largest in the country. Popular things to do here include checking out the creative arts scene, vibrant music, and independent bookstores. People really like to think while here. They have a famous local organic market, artisan products, coffee shops, and microbreweries. Situated along the Columbia River, you can take the river all the way towards the coast, where you will see the beautiful coastline of Oregon. The climate here is mild with rain, warm summers, and cool winters.

Portland

Headed back east, we’re in Hotlanta, also known as Atlanta, Georgia. With 500,000 people living here, it is considered the commerce capital of the South. Atlanta played a significant role in the civil rights movement, and you can check out the Martin Luther King National Historic Site. Also, while here, try some of the food because Chick-fil-A and the Waffle House are famous food chains that come from here. Check out the College Football Hall of Fame, the Olympic Park area, and the Botanical Garden. Atlanta is a very modern city with an interconnected public transport system that includes a subway and streetcars. The temperature here is considered subtropical with very hot summers and mild winters.

Deep South

Now, from the deep South in Atlanta, we’re headed to the Rocky Mountains. This here is Denver, with a population of 720,000 people. It is the largest city in Colorado. While here, you can check out the Denver Art Museum, the Colorado Symphony Orchestra, or go up into the Rocky Mountains. Denver has become a place for microbreweries and excellent bars. Downtown Denver has undergone a massive facelift over the years, and the most popular place is the 16th Street Mall area. As we continue to show you around the United States, if you guys are enjoying this blog, please consider giving it a like and subscribing to Island Hopper TV as we show you around. Denver has a semi-arid climate with relatively mild temperatures and low humidity, snow in the winter, and some very nice mild summers.

Charlotte

Headed out to the Carolinas, this here is Charlotte, located in North Carolina, with 900,000 people. It is the largest city in the Carolinas. There is a rich history here dating back to the American Revolution. While here, you can check out the Mint Museum, The Bachelor Museum of Modern Art, and also the NASCAR Museum. So I hope you guys like fast cars. It is called the Queen City because it’s named after Queen Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz, the consort of King George III. Southern hospitality is alive and well here in Charlotte, and I really hope you guys like barbecue because that’s the kind of cuisine you’re going to get out here. It’s world-famous, actually—Carolina Barbecue. The climate here is considered subtropical, with mild winters and hot, humid summers.

Austin

Next up, we’re headed back out to Texas. This time we’re in Austin, with a population of one million people. This is the 11th largest city in the United States. Some people end up out here for the South by Southwest Festival, but there are many festivals, and along with Nashville, this is also considered one of the premier music cities in the country. You will find Texas barbecue, Tex-Mex cuisine as well, and if you go up and down the river here, you have Lady Bird Lake located right here in the heart of downtown Austin. Texas is becoming one of the Silicon Valleys of Texas as it has become a technology hub. They have hot, humid summers and mild winters.

Tampa

Next up, we’re headed to Tampa. Now, Tampa Bay Metro includes Sarasota and Tampa Bay as well as Clearwater. While here, you can check out the beautiful beaches, go to Honeymoon Island State Park, and you can also hang out in Ybor City, which is a mix of Spanish, Cuban, and Italian influences. Then you have the downtown area right along the riverfront, and you have many different restaurants that you can dine at. The Tampa Bay area is one of the up-and-coming areas of all of America, considered in the top five by many rankings. The weather here is very hot in the summers and extremely mild in the winters.

Las Vegas

From tropical Florida, we’re headed to the Mojave Desert out here in Las Vegas, Nevada, with a population of 650,000 people. It is considered the casino capital of the world, and world-famous casinos like the Bellagio, Caesars Palace, and MGM Grand are all here. While in Las Vegas, be sure to walk the four-mile stretch known as the Las Vegas Strip, head down to Fremont Street, and enjoy all of the resorts that you can. Las Vegas does get cold winters and very hot summers, so that’s something to keep in mind. Aside from casinos, you can expect to hang out at the pool during the summer months because it’s going to be so hot you’re going to want to beat that heat. Best food scene in the United States right here—if you’re a foodie, you’re going to love Las Vegas.

Baltimore

Next up, we’re headed out to Chesapeake Bay. This here is Baltimore, Maryland, with a population of 600,000 people. Some popular things to do are hang out around the Inner Harbor area, where they have many different restaurants, the National Aquarium, the Maryland Science Center, as well as the American Visionary Art Museum. Popular seafood here is going to include steamed blue crabs, which are considered a local specialty, so do try that, as well as Phillips Seafood, Jimmy’s Famous Seafood, and Faidley Seafood. This is a really popular thing to do while visiting Baltimore.

Orlando

Headed back down to Florida this year is Orlando. With a population of 400,000 people, it is the most popular tourist destination in the United States. Nearly 60 million people visit here. They want to see Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando, and SeaWorld, but there are many more theme parks right here in the Orlando area.

The temperature in the summertime is extremely hot and humid. The winters are mild but sometimes a bit chilly, so the best time to visit is going to be fall or spring. But then there are going to be crowds, so do be sure to plan accordingly.

Some of my best places to go here are the water park known as Volcano Bay. I also really enjoyed the Universal Islands of Adventure. If it was to come down to Disney, I would say going to Magic Kingdom is probably the best.

Minneapolis

Next up we’re headed north to the Great Lakes this here is the Twin Cities known as Minneapolis St Paul, while here you will find many different lakes, they have over 200 parks and 22 lakes within the city. You can find the Walker Arts Center, Minneapolis Institute of Art, so a big art scene here, as well as First Avenue, which is going to have the First Avenue nightclub, and the movie Purple Rain was filmed here. Many people like to go to the Mall of America because Minneapolis gets extremely cold winters, so going to the mall is a great idea. Summers here can be humid and hot though, so keep that in mind. Because of those harsh winters, they have their downtown area interconnected by pathways where you don’t actually have to step outside into that frozen tundra.

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25 Best Cities In USA To Travel

25 Best Cities In USA To Travel

Nashville

Washington, D.C

Philadelphia

Portland

Portland

Deep South

Charlotte

Austin

Tampa

Las Vegas

Baltimore

Orlando

Minneapolis