Cities. The United States has over 10,000 cities, towns, and villages

The United States has over 10,000 cities, towns, and villages. The following is a list of nine of the most notable. Other cities can be found in their corresponding regions.

§ Washington, D.C. — the national capital, filled with major museums and monuments, along with multi-cultural communities

§ Boston — best known for its colonial history, its passion for sports, and its university students

§ Chicago — heart of the Midwest and transportation hub of the nation, with massive skyscrapers and other architectural gems

§ Los Angeles — home of the film industry, musical artists, and surfers, with beautiful mild weather, great natural beauty from mountains to beaches, and endless stretches of freeways and smog

§ Miami — attracts sun-seeking northerners and home to a rich, vibrant, Latin-influenced, Caribbean culture

§ New Orleans — "The Big Easy" is the birthplace of Jazz, and is known for its quaint French Quarter and annual Mardi Gras celebration

§ New York City — the country's largest city, home of the financial services and media industries, with world-class cuisine, arts, architecture, and shopping

§ San Francisco — the City by the Bay, featuring the Golden Gate Bridge, vibrant urban neighborhoods, and dramatic fog

§ Seattle — rich museums, monuments, and recreational opportunities, and five distinct climates within 200 miles (321 km)