If you're looking for a big city experience, the United States has many options for you. According to the U.S. Census Bureau
(April 2, 2001), New York City tops the list of America's largest
cities, with nearly five million more inhabitants than second-place Los
Angeles. Read more about the biggest cities in the United States below.
SeeAmerica.org also offers information on visiting each of the 50 states.
10. Detroit, Michigan 951,270
Known as “the automobile capital of the world,” Detroit also offers visitors the Museum of African-American History, the world's longest international suspension bridge (The Ambassador International Bridge), and a symphony orchestra.
9. San Antonio, Texas 1,144,646
San Antonio's unique attractions include the Riverwalk, the first art museum in Texas, the San Antonio Missions National Historical Park, The Alamo, and delicious Tex-Mex cuisine.
8. Dallas, Texas 1,188,580
The second-largest city in Texas, Dallas is known as a fashion center and for its many museums, as well as famous natives such as Jessica Simpson and Lance Armstrong.
7. San Diego, California 1,223,400
A great place to live and visit, San Diego has a pleasant climate and a noted zoological park.
6. Phoenix, Arizona 1,321,045
The capital of Arizona, Phoenix offers the Desert Botanical Gardens and other beautiful parks as well as the Arizona Diamondbacks baseball team and the Mystery Castle—built of native rock.
5. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 1,517,550
Nicknamed the “City of Brotherly Love,” Philadelphia is home to many of the most important landmarks in U.S. history, including the signing of the Declaration of Independence in Liberty Hall and the Liberty Bell.
4. Houston, Texas 1,953,631
Houston is the center of the U.S. aerospace industry, and its attractions include the Astrodome (home to the Astros baseball team) and attached Astroworld amusement center.
3. Chicago, Illinois 2,896,016
Chicago is considered the cultural center of the Midwest, the Chicago Tribune newspaper is read throughout the country, and the “magnificent mile” of shopping brings visitors from around the world.
2. Los Angeles, California 3,694,820
The motion picture capital of the United States, Los Angeles boasts daily celebrity sightings and elegant restaurants, as well as tours of the major motion picture studios.
1. New York, New York 8,008,278
Known throughout the world as “The Big Apple,” New York is the largest city in the United States and one of the largest in the world. From Central Park to Rockefeller Center and Times Square to Yankees Stadium, New York has many of the most famous landmarks in the United States and offers something for everyone!
