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Chicago (see pp384–95), located on the southwestern edge of Lake
Michigan, is famous throughout the world for its magnif icent,
innovative architecture. New building techniques were perfected
here, and it was here too that architects, such as Frank Lloyd Wright
and others, created masterpieces of modern design.

Philadelphia (see pp108–15), where the Boston (see pp138–55) is
Declaration of Independence was signed on
July 4, 1776, is the birthplace of America. Today, justly proud of its past. While
this “City of Brotherly Love” is one of the country’s its Colonial heritage is reflected
most popular destinations. in its buildings, the city also
includes numerous important
sites directly related to America’s
Seattle fight for freedom.
Portland
THE Helena NEW
PACIFIC ENGLAND
NORTHWEST Boise Minneapolis
THE Sioux Falls NYC & Boston
ROCKIES Milwaukee Detroit THE MID-
ATLANTIC New York
REGION
Salt Lake City Cheyenne Chicago
San Omaha THE GREAT LAKES Philadelphia
Francisco Washington, DC
THE Denver THE Indianapolis DC & THE
GREAT
CALIFORNIA SOUTHWEST PLAINS Kansas CAPITAL New York (see pp74–99),
City St. Louis REGION the “Big Apple,” is one of
Las Vegas the world’s great cities.
Los
Angeles Nashville Charlotte One aspect of its
Albuquerque Oklahoma THE character lies in
City
San Diego Memphis SOUTHEAST its striking modern
Phoenix Atlanta architecture. Others
THE revolve around its
El Paso Dallas DEEP SOUTH Savannah many outstanding
TEXAS museums, its ethnic
Jacksonville neighborhoods,
and the choice
Houston New Orleans of entertainment.
San FLORIDA
Antonio
New Orleans (see pp342–51) is a fun Miami
city of jazz, bars, restaurants, and the
always lively Mardi Gras celebrations.
Miami’s (see pp290–99) focus of action
concentrates on South Beach, with its Art
Deco hotels and trendy nightlife.
Washington, DC (see pp200–15), the nation’s
capital, is an impressive city of classical
architecture and grand, tree-lined avenues.
Beside its political focus, the city also
has a cultural heart, with museums
located along the Mall.

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