CITY FACTS
New York City
From Staten Island's Little Sri Lanka to the Bronx's Little Italy, a wide range of international
flavors can be found across the New York City's five boroughs.
Atlanta
Atlanta's Westin Peachtree Plaza is the tallest hotel in the western hemisphere and home
to the famous Sun Dial Restaurant, Bar & View.
Las Vegas
There is always something to do in Las Vegas, Nevada. Las Vegas
is known for its casinos, shows and nightlife.
Boston
At one time, Boston's port was once filled with ships bringing in sugar
and molasses from the West Indies. When some clever Bostonian got the idea of cooking beans and molasses
together, a new culinary masterpiece was created - Boston Baked Beans, which quickly became a favorite dish of the locals.
Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C. is the home to many famous monuments such as The Lincoln Memorial, The Jefferson Memorial and numerous others.
As the capital of the United States, it is also the home of the U.S. government.
Chicago
Chicago is home to Nabisco, Hostess Twinkies, Butterfinger and the first McDonalds franchise.
Miami
Miami is home to South Beach, known for the beach, hot bodies, fabulous hotels, endless nightlife, and international cuisine.
San Francisco
San Francisco is home to what is now called "The Rock", site of Alcatraz prison and home of gangsters such as
Al Capone and "Machine Gun" Kelly.
Philadelphia
Philadelphia, also known as "Philly" is famous for their Philly cheesesteaks. Philadelphia's has a huge BYOB (Bring Your Own..)
scene that encompasses more than 30 different types of cuisines in the area.
New York
Many of New York City's major monuments and attractions are America's iconic landmarks-the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island, the Empire State Building and the Brooklyn Bridge.
Atlanta, Georgia
Atlanta is home to the Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site. Coca-Cola was invented in Georgia by John S. Pemberton in 1886. It was first sold out of a pharmacy in Atlanta.
Chicago, Illinois
Chicago is home to more than 7,300 restaurants, 77 community areas that contain over 100 neighborhoods, 36 annual parades, 26 miles of lakefront, 15 miles of bathing beaches, 552 parks and United States President Obama.
Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, is one of the country's major centers of high-tech development and a popular tourist destination. Boston, once thought of as conservative, has evolved into a place known for it's educational institutions and entertainment.
San Francisco, California
San Francisco has Cable cars that hum through the city streets and were invented in 1873. They still run today and there are three cable car lines: Powell-Hyde, Powell-Mason and California St.
Houston, Texas
Houston is rated as the fourth largest city in the United States and the largest city in Texas. The name Texas comes from the Hasinai Indians. The word means "allies" or "friends."
Las Vegas, Nevada
Over 37.5 million people visit Las Vegas each year. Seventeen of the 20 largest hotels in the U.S. are located in Las Vegas. You'll find something extraordinary to see or do.
Washington, DC
It's easy to get around Washington, DC, with its logically laid-out streets and easy-to-use public transportation system. Washington, DC has one of the highest ratios of taxis per citizen in the country.
Miami, Florida
Miami is known for its beaches and nightlife, but it is also considered the Cruise Ship Capital of the World. The infamous Art Deco District in Miami Beach is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Philadelphia was an important stop on the Underground Railroad, the secret network that helped slaves escape from southern slave states. By 1860, there were 22,185 free blacks. It is a place full of America's history.
