American cities are numerous, diverse, and unique. The most exciting part of traveling in America is getting a feel for each city’s unique culture, climate, historical elements, design, and attractions. A city in Alaska will be completely different from a city in Florida. Each city offers its own appeal, from food to natural splendor to buzzy events and delicious restaurants. These facts about American cities will show just how much variety American cities embrace.
5 American City Facts
1. New York City is the largest city in the United States. (Source)
In terms of population, no city is larger than New York City. The Big Apple’s population exceeds 8 million people. It’s so large that the city is characterized by distinct boroughs, each with its own feel, from the Broadway flair and Wall Street hustle of Manhattan to the hip restaurants of Brooklyn to the beaches of Staten Island.
2. Fairbanks, Alaska, is the coldest city in the United States. (Source)
It’s no surprise that the chilliest city in the United States is located in the far northern state, Alaska. Fairbanks’ average temperature is a frigid -17 degrees Fahrenheit. This little city’s freezing temperature is due to more than its northern latitude. Fairbanks rests in the Tanana Valley, which blocks sunlight and any warm breezes that might come in from the Pacific Ocean.
3. Port St. Lucie, Florida, is the best city for real estate investors. (Source)
The Floridian city, Port St. Lucie, is the best investment option for people buying real estate. This is due to the city’s growing population, beautiful climate, and wealth of job opportunities in healthcare and education. Port St. Lucie is more affordable than other famous Florida cities like Tampa and Miami. It’s a business-friendly city perfect for entrepreneurs.
4. St. Augustine, Florida, is the oldest city in the United States. (Source)
St. Augustine, Florida, was founded in September of 1565 by Don Pedro Menendez of Spain, making it the longest continually inhabited and European-founded city in the United States. St. Augustine is proud of its long history, which includes a mix of Spanish, English, Greek, Native American, and African American history. Historical tourist attractions include Castillo de San Marcos, Fort Mose Historic State Park, Lightner Museum, Lincolnville Museum and Cultural Center, Ponce de Leon’s Fountain of Youth, and the Old City Gate.
5. San Francisco, California, has the most restaurants of any American city. (Source)
America is a foodie’s dream, but there’s no better destination than San Francisco, which has a whopping 39.3 restaurants per 10,000 households. San Francisco has a range of cuisines, including Dalida for classic Californian fare, Abaca for Filipino food, Golden Boy for the best pizza, Sotto Mare for Italian, Quince for five-star dining, Lunette for Cambodian, Hed 11 for Thai, and Cinderella for the best bakery and café.
Featured image photo credit: Michał Ludwiczak.
