Founded after the Revolutionary War, Cincinnati grew considerably during the 19th century and for a long time was one of the largest cities in the country not located along the East Coast.

The largest city in North Carolina, Charlotte is one of the fastest growing cities in the United States. Bank of America is headquartered here, making Charlotte the second largest banking center in the country.

Named after General Sam Houston, a hero of the Texas Revolution and eventual first President of the Republic of Texas, Houston has grown rapidly over the last one hundred years and today is the fourth most populated city in the country.

The second largest city in the state of Ohio, Cleveland is situated on the shores of Lake Erie at the mouth of the Cuyahoga River.

Champaign is most notable as the home of the University of Illinois flagship campus. This college town offers attractions such as the Krannert Art Museum and the Spurlock Museum.

The capital as well as the state’s largest city, Columbus is located in the absolute middle of Ohio. Home of Ohio State University, this city is much more than a college town and features great parks along the Scioto River, a brewery district, and world-class museums.

Boston, Massachusetts’ largest city and capital, is one of the oldest cities in the country, founded by English settlers in 1630, just ten years after the Pilgrims landed at Plymouth Rock.

Just slightly inland off the Atlantic Ocean in north Florida, though situated along the banks of the St. Johns River, lies Jacksonville. The city is located about 40 miles north of St. Augustine, the oldest city in the United States.

Baltimore is the largest city in Maryland located within the Chesapeake Bay with an interesting history. During the War of 1812, Francis Scott Key wrote the Star Spangled Banner after witnessing the bombardment by the British of Fort McHenry.

Detroit was once a strategically crucial port city along the Detroit River that connected the Great Lakes region with the rest of the country and beyond. Today, the city is less known as a shipping hub but instead as one of the most important manufacturing centers in America.

Atlanta, the capital of Georgia, is a city rich with history and cultural significance. The city played a significant role in the Civil Rights Movement as leaders like Martin Luther King Jr. organized grassroots networks which worked to end to racism and promote equality.

Indianapolis, often referred to as Indy, is the biggest city in Indiana as well as the state’s capital. A planned city, Indianapolis was founded in 1821 along the banks of the White River.