New York
New York
 Population:
8,398,748  Settled: 1624  Located at the southern tip of the state of New York, the city is the center of the New York metropolitan area, the largest metropolitan area in the world by urban landmass
San Francisco
San Francisco
 Population:
883,305  Founded: 1776  The cultural, commercial, and financial center of Northern California.
The 15th-most populous city in the United States, and the fourth-most populous in California
Boston
Boston
 Population:
694,583 Settled: 1630  Boston is one of the oldest municipalities in the United States. Boston is a thriving center of scientific research as well as port of entry for commerce and international immigration
Chicago
Chicago
 Population:
2,695,598 Settled: 1780  The most populous city in the U.S. state of Illinois, and the third most populous city in the United States. Chicago is an international hub for finance, culture, commerce, industry, education, technology, telecommunications, and transportation.
Las Vegas
Las Vegas
 Population:
583,756 Founded: 1905  The Entertainment Capital of the World,famous for its mega casino–hotels and associated activities. Las Vegas annually ranks as one of the world's most visited tourist destinations