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311 places in United States

• What to see and do in Carson City, NevadaVisited September 2023Carson City is the capital of the state of Nevada and is located in the western part of Nevada, near the border with California. It was founded in 1858 as a trading post during the Gold Rush and became the capital of the Nevada Territory in 1861. It was named after the famous frontiersman Kit Carson.
• What to see and do in Chicago, IllinoisVisited September 2019Chicago is on the shore of Lake Michigan and is among the largest cities in the U.S. Chicago is known for its architecture, particularly the skyscrapers that dominate its skyline which includes the John Hancock Center, 1,451 ft. Willis Tower (formerly the Sears Tower) and the neo-Gothic Tribune Tower. The city has been home to many influential architects, including Louis Sullivan and Frank Lloyd Wright.
• What to see and do in Denver, ColoradoVisited July 2010Denver is located in the South Platte River Valley on the western edge of the High Plains just east of the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains.  It is the capitol of Colorado. Denver is situated at the base of the Rocky Mountains and has an elevation of about 1 mile above sea level, earning it the nickname "The Mile High City".
• What to see and do in Fairbanks, AlaskaVisited March 2004Fairbanks is a city located in the interior region of Alaska and it is only 140 miles south of the Arctic Circle. It is the second-largest city in Alaska after Anchorage, with a population of approximately 31,000 people. Some popular attractions in the area include the Northern Lights, hot springs, and the Alaska Native culture.
• What to see and do in Fort Worth, TexasVisited July 2024Fort Worth, Texas is a part of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area, often referred to as the DFW Metroplex.  Founded in 1849 as a military outpost, Fort Worth has a strong cowboy and Western heritage. It’s often described as "Where the West Begins." This heritage is celebrated in places like the Stockyards National Historic District, which showcases the city's cattle-ranching past.
• What to see and do in Frankfort, KentuckyVisited November 2016Frankfort is located in the central part of the state of Kentucky, on the banks of the Kentucky River.  In the 1780's, Stephen Frank was killed in an attack by native Americans at a ford in the Kentucky River and the settlers thereafter called the crossing "Frank's Ford". This name was later changed to Frankfort.  Frankfort is the capital city of the state of Kentucky.
• What to see and do in Frederick, MarylandVisited June 2016Frederick has long been an important crossroads, located at the intersection of a major north–south Indian trail and east–west routes to the Chesapeake Bay, both at Baltimore and  Washington, D.C. and across the Appalachian mountains to the Ohio River.  it was founded in 1745. The oldest house in Frederick today is Schifferstadt which was built in 1756 by a German settler.  George Washington and Abraham Lincoln spent time in Frederick.
• What to see and do in Greenville, South CarolinaVisited October 2017Greenville is a city located in the Upstate region of South Carolina. Richard Pearis arrived in South Carolina around 1754, established relations with the Cherokee and received about 100,000 acres from the Cherokee around 1770. The land changed hands several times.  It was originally named Pleasantburg. In 1831, Pleasantburg was incorporated as Greenville.
• What to see and do in Hanapepe, Kauai, HawaiiVisited December 2023Hanapepe means crushed bay in Hawaiian. It was named this  because of  the many landslides in the valley. It is located on the south shore and was once one of the island of Kauai's largest communities.   From World War I to the early 1950s,  Hanapepe was filled with soldiers and sailors who were stationed there for training. The town has retained it's historic buildings and has been used as a location for the films, The Thornbirds and Flight of the Intruder.
• What to see and do in Harpers Ferry, West VirginiaVisited April 2008Harpers Ferry is a historic town in West Virginia in the Shenandoah Valley. It is situated at the confluence of the Potomac and Shenandoah rivers, where the U.S. states of Maryland, Virginia, and West Virginia meet. The lower part of Harpers Ferry is within Harpers Ferry National Historical Park.  Other National Register of Historic Places properties are in the town: the B & O Railroad Potomac River Crossing, C & O Canal, and St. Peter's Roman Catholic Church.
• What to see and do in Hilo, Big Island, HawaiiVisited December 2023Hilo is a city located on the northeastern side of the Island of Hawaii, also known as the Big Island. Hilo is known as the wettest place in the US with an average of 130 inches of rain per year.  It is also home to the Hilo International Airport and is not far from the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park which is located 45 minutes south of the city.
• What to see and do in Indianapolis, IndianaVisited October 2015Indianapolis is the capital and largest city of the U.S. state of Indiana. In 1821, Indianapolis was founded as a planned city for the new seat of Indiana's state government. Indigenous peoples inhabited the area dating back to approximately 2000 BC. The 284 ft Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument was dedicated in 1902.
• What to see and do in Juneau, AlaskaVisited May 2019Juneau is the capital city of the state of Alaska, located in the southeastern part of the state. It is situated on the Gastineau Channel, which is part of the Inside Passage, a popular cruise ship route. Juneau is unique among U.S. capitals in that there are no roads connecting the city to the rest of Alaska or the continental United States. It is accessible only by boat or plane.
• What to see and do in Kakului, Maui, HawaiiVisited December 2023Kakului is a sea port on the northern coast of the island of Maui in Hawaii. It hosts the island's main airport, a deep-draft harbor, light industrial areas, and commercial shopping centers.  It is a popular port  for cruise ships visiting Maui.
• What to see and do in Ketchican, AlaskaVisited May 2019Ketchikan is a city in the state of Alaska, located in the southeastern part of the state on the coast of the Tongass Narrows. It served as a summer fish camp for Tlingit natives before the town was established in 1885.   Ketchikan is home to the largest collection of totem poles in the world.  Many of the totem poles are on display throughout the city and at four major locations: Saxman Totem Park, Totem Bight State Park, Potlatch Park, and the Totem Heritage Center.
• What to see and do in Key West, FloridaVisited March 2018Key West is the southernmost city in the contiguous United States and the westernmost island connected by highway in the Florida Keys. Duval Street, its main street, stretches 14 blocks from the Gulf of Mexico to the Atlantic Ocean. Key West is also the the southern end of U.S. Route 1.  Key West is about 129 miles southwest of Miami and 106 miles north-northeast of Havana, Cuba.
• What to see and do in Kona, Big Island, HawaiiVisited December 2023Kona is a region on the west side of the Big Island of Hawaii which includes the towns of Kailua-Kona, Kealakekua, Keauhou, Holualoa, Honaunau and Honalo.The volcanic slopes of Hualalai and Mauna Loa  here provide the ideal climate for growing coffee. Kona coffee is considered one of the premium specialty coffees of the world.
• What to see and do in Lake Placid, New YorkVisited April 2023Lake Placid is a popular tourist destination located in the Adirondack Mountains of upstate New York. It gained international recognition when it hosted the Winter Olympic Games in 1932 and 1980.
• What to see and do in Las Vegas, NevadaVisited December 2015Las Vegas is located in the Mojave Desert and it is one of the world's most visited tourist destinations and it is known as the entertainment capital of the world.  Las Vegas was founded in 1905 and in 1931, Nevada legalized casino gambling. Following World War II, lavishly decorated hotels, gambling casinos, and big-name entertainment became synonymous with Las Vegas.
• What to see and do in Lihue, Kauai, HawaiiVisited December 2023Lihue is the second largest town on the island of Kauai in Hawaii.  It is home to the Lihue Airport, the island's main airport and Nawiliwili Harbor, the island’s cruise ship port. Many parts of the island of Kauai are only accessible by air or sea.  So Lihue is the starting point for exploring the numerous natural wonders on what is called the garden island of Hawaii.
• What to see and do in Lincoln, New HampshireVisited January 2016Lincoln is a town in New Hampshire’s White Mountains near Franconia Notch State Park. The Ice Palace in New Hampshire is a popular winter attraction located in the town of Lincoln. It is a massive structure made entirely out of ice, which is constructed every year during the winter months.
• What to see and do in Madison, WisconsinVisited June 2015Madison is the capital of Wisconsin and is located in the southern part of the state. The state capitol building sits on an isthmus between lakes Mendota and Monona. Madison is known for its outdoor activities and natural beauty.
• What to see and do in Milford, ConnecticutVisited October 2011Milford is a small coastal town on the Long Island Sound.   It was established in 1639 and originally called Wepawaug, after the small river which runs through the town.   Milford is known for its picturesque shoreline, which includes several beaches and parks.
• What to see and do in Milwaukee, WisconsinVisited August 2015Milwaukee is a city in Wisconsin on Lake Michigan's western shore. It is known for its brewing traditions that began with the German immigrants. Milwaukee is also famous for its breweries, and the city is home to several well-known beer brands, including MillerCoors and Pabst Blue Ribbon.