1. New York City, New York – Population: 8,468,000
Known for its iconic landmarks like the Statue of Liberty and Times Square.
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2. Los Angeles, California – Population: 3,898,000
Famous for Hollywood and being a major entertainment hub.
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3. Chicago, Illinois – Population: 2,746,000
Known for its deep-dish pizza and the Willis Tower (formerly Sears Tower).
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4. Houston, Texas – Population: 2,356,000
Known for its space industry and energy sector.
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5. Phoenix, Arizona – Population: 1,645,000
Famous for its desert climate and vibrant arts scene.
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6. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania – Population: 1,595,000
Known for the Liberty Bell and rich American history.
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7. San Antonio, Texas – Population: 1,547,000
Famous for the Alamo and its historic Spanish missions.
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8. San Diego, California – Population: 1,453,000
Known for its beaches, zoo, and military presence.
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9. Dallas, Texas – Population: 1,350,000
Famous for its cultural districts and sports teams.
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10. San Jose, California – Population: 1,021,000
Known for being the heart of Silicon Valley.
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11. Austin, Texas – Population: 1,010,000
Famous for its live music scene and tech industry.
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12. Jacksonville, Florida – Population: 898,000
Known for its beaches and the St. Johns River.
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13. Fort Worth, Texas – Population: 935,000
Famous for its western heritage and cattle drives.
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14. Columbus, Ohio – Population: 915,000
Known for Ohio State University and its growing tech scene.
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15. Charlotte, North Carolina – Population: 904,000
Famous for being a banking and financial hub.
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16. San Francisco, California – Population: 815,000
Known for the Golden Gate Bridge and its tech industry.
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17. Indianapolis, Indiana – Population: 876,000
Famous for the Indy 500 race and its sports culture.
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18. Seattle, Washington – Population: 769,000
Known for its coffee culture and the Space Needle.
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19. Denver, Colorado – Population: 718,000
Famous for its proximity to the Rocky Mountains.
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20. Washington, D.C. – Population: 711,000
Known for the White House, monuments, and museums.
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21. Boston, Massachusetts – Population: 696,000
Famous for its role in American history and its universities.
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22. El Paso, Texas – Population: 681,000
Known for its military base and the nearby desert landscapes.
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23. Nashville, Tennessee – Population: 715,000
Famous for its country music scene and the Grand Ole Opry.
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24. Detroit, Michigan – Population: 670,000
Known for its automobile industry and musical heritage.
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25. Memphis, Tennessee – Population: 651,000
Famous for its music history, especially Elvis Presley.
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26. Portland, Oregon – Population: 654,000
Known for its eco-friendly lifestyle and craft breweries.
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27. Oklahoma City, Oklahoma – Population: 655,000
Famous for its cowboy culture and the Oklahoma City National Memorial.
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28. Las Vegas, Nevada – Population: 641,000
Known for its casinos, nightlife, and entertainment.
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29. Louisville, Kentucky – Population: 618,000
Famous for the Kentucky Derby and bourbon distilleries.
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30. Baltimore, Maryland – Population: 593,000
Known for its historic harbor and seafood, especially crabs.
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31. Milwaukee, Wisconsin – Population: 594,000
Famous for its breweries and the Milwaukee Art Museum.
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32. Albuquerque, New Mexico – Population: 561,000
Known for its hot air balloon festival and Southwestern culture.
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33. Tucson, Arizona – Population: 553,000
Famous for its desert landscapes and university presence.
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34. Fresno, California – Population: 541,000
Known for its agriculture, especially raisins and almonds.
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35. Mesa, Arizona – Population: 541,000
Famous for its desert parks and nearby natural attractions.
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36. Sacramento, California – Population: 524,000
Known for being the state capital and its historical significance.
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37. Kansas City, Missouri – Population: 513,000
Famous for jazz music and its barbecue.
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38. Long Beach, California – Population: 466,000
Known for its waterfront attractions and proximity to Los Angeles.
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39. Omaha, Nebraska – Population: 499,000
Famous for its historical sites and vibrant arts scene.
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40. Raleigh, North Carolina – Population: 474,000
Known for its universities and tech sector.
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41. Miami, Florida – Population: 470,000
Famous for its beaches, art deco architecture, and Cuban culture.
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42. Oakland, California – Population: 453,000
Known for its sports teams and diverse culture.
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43. Minneapolis, Minnesota – Population: 429,000
Famous for its lakes, parks, and the Mall of America.
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44. Tulsa, Oklahoma – Population: 413,000
Known for its oil history and art deco architecture.
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45. Arlington, Texas – Population: 398,000
Famous for the AT\&T Stadium and Six Flags Over Texas.
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46. New Orleans, Louisiana – Population: 384,000
Known for Mardi Gras, jazz music, and Creole cuisine.
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47. Wichita, Kansas – Population: 395,000
Famous for its aviation industry and historical sites.
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48. Bakersfield, California – Population: 413,000
Known for its country music scene and agriculture.
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49. Cleveland, Ohio – Population: 372,000
Famous for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and its sports teams.
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50. Tampa, Florida – Population: 400,000
Known for its beaches and theme parks, including Busch Gardens.
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51. Honolulu, Hawaii – Population: 345,000
Famous for its tropical beaches and Pearl Harbor.
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52. Anaheim, California – Population: 350,000
Known for Disneyland Resort and its entertainment industry.
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53. Santa Ana, California – Population: 332,000
Famous for its Mexican-American culture and proximity to Disneyland.
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54. Corpus Christi, Texas – Population: 317,000
Known for its beaches and military presence.
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55. Riverside, California – Population: 325,000
Famous for its citrus industry and historic homes.
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56. St. Louis, Missouri – Population: 294,000
Known for the Gateway Arch and its historical significance.
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57. Lexington, Kentucky – Population: 323,000
Famous for its horse racing and bourbon distilleries.
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58. Stockton, California – Population: 316,000
Known for its agricultural output and historic downtown.
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59. Henderson, Nevada – Population: 320,000
Famous for its proximity to Las Vegas and suburban lifestyle.
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60. Fort Wayne, Indiana – Population: 270,000
Known for its parks and historic architecture.
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61. Chula Vista, California – Population: 276,000
Famous for its family-friendly atmosphere and parks.
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62. Montgomery, Alabama – Population: 198,000
Known for its Civil Rights history and historic sites.
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63. Shreveport, Louisiana – Population: 194,000
Famous for its casinos and historical sites.
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64. Little Rock, Arkansas – Population: 197,000
Known for its role in the Civil Rights Movement.
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65. Chattanooga, Tennessee – Population: 183,000
Famous for its scenic railroads and outdoor activities.
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66. Laredo, Texas – Population: 261,000
Known for its international trade and border culture.
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67. Madison, Wisconsin – Population: 269,000
Famous for its university and political scene.
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68. Durham, North Carolina – Population: 274,000
Known for its universities and technology sector.
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69. Garland, Texas – Population: 238,000
Famous for its historical homes and suburban lifestyle.
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70. Irving, Texas – Population: 239,000
Known for being home to Las Colinas, a major business district.
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71. Glendale, Arizona – Population: 250,000
Famous for its sports venues, including State Farm Stadium.
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72. Fremont, California – Population: 242,000
Known for its tech industry and scenic parks.
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73. Baton Rouge, Louisiana – Population: 227,000
Famous for its role as the state capital and its history.
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74. Spokane, Washington – Population: 229,000
Known for its outdoor recreation and beautiful parks.
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75. Grand Rapids, Michigan – Population: 202,000
Famous for its craft beer scene and art culture.
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76. Reno, Nevada – Population: 266,000
Known for its casinos and being the “Biggest Little City in the World.”
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77. Cape Coral, Florida – Population: 206,000
Famous for its canals and waterfront lifestyle.
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78. Augusta, Georgia – Population: 202,000
Known for the Masters Golf Tournament and southern charm.
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79. Akron, Ohio – Population: 197,000
Famous for its rubber industry and being the birthplace of the Goodyear Tire.
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80. Pembroke Pines, Florida – Population: 173,000
Known for its suburban environment and proximity to Miami.
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81. Fort Collins, Colorado – Population: 170,000
Famous for its craft beer scene and outdoor activities.
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82. Provo, Utah – Population: 116,000
Known for its university and scenic outdoor landscapes.
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83. Tempe, Arizona – Population: 179,000
Famous for Arizona State University and its lively downtown.
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84. Naperville, Illinois – Population: 148,000
Known for its historic downtown and top-rated schools.
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85. Sioux Falls, South Dakota – Population: 200,000
Famous for its falls and beautiful parks.
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86. Salem, Oregon – Population: 177,000
Known for being the state capital and its historical sites.
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87. Bellevue, Washington – Population: 149,000
Famous for its tech industry and upscale living.
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88. Peoria, Illinois – Population: 114,000
Known for its role in agriculture and history.
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89. Boise, Idaho – Population: 235,000
Famous for its outdoor recreation and friendly community.
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90. Concord, California – Population: 130,000
Known for its suburban lifestyle and proximity to the Bay Area.
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91. Carlsbad, California – Population: 114,000
Famous for Legoland California Resort and scenic beaches.
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92. McKinney, Texas – Population: 196,000
Known for its historic downtown and suburban charm.
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93. West Valley City, Utah – Population: 136,000
Famous for its suburban living and being near Salt Lake City.
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94. Joliet, Illinois – Population: 148,000
Known for its rich history in railroads and music venues.
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95. Abilene, Texas – Population: 123,000
Famous for its military presence and historical sites.
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96. Macone, Georgia – Population: 153,000
Known for its music history, including the Allman Brothers Band.
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97. Columbia, South Carolina – Population: 136,000
Famous for being the state capital and its history.
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98. College Station, Texas – Population: 120,000
Known for Texas A\&M University and its college town atmosphere.
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99. Olathe, Kansas – Population: 139,000
Famous for its suburban lifestyle and proximity to Kansas City.
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100. Bismarck, North Dakota – Population: 73,000
Known for being the state capital and its cultural sites.
