{"id":6412,"date":"2018-02-19T11:00:21","date_gmt":"2018-02-19T16:00:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/english\/?p=6412"},"modified":"2018-02-08T09:54:33","modified_gmt":"2018-02-08T14:54:33","slug":"20-great-american-cities-part-two","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/english\/20-great-american-cities-part-two\/","title":{"rendered":"20 Great American Cities (Part Two)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>There are plenty of great cities in the USA. We&#8217;re visiting many of them through posts and videos to give you a tour of the States and help you practice your English at the same time. In <a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/english\/20-great-american-cities-part-one\/\">Part One<\/a>, we took a look at some cities on the East Coast, in the Midwest, and in the Mountain region. For Part Two, we&#8217;ll head out West and down South.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center\">West Coast<\/h2>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/english\/great-american-cities-los-angeles\/\">Los Angeles<\/a><\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_4854\" style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter post-item__attachment\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4854\" class=\"size-full wp-image-4854\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2015\/04\/LA2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"429\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2015\/04\/LA2.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2015\/04\/LA2-350x250.jpg 350w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-4854\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Tinseltown.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Los Angeles is actually Spanish for &#8220;the angels,&#8221; which explains its nickname &#8211; the City of Angels. Many people simply call it LA for short.\u00a0The culture of LA is all about being creative \u2013 there are more artists, writers, filmmakers, actors, dancers and musicians living and working in Los Angeles than any other city at any time in history. The most famous place to visit in LA is definitely Hollywood, home to the American entertainment industry.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: center\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Streets, Beats &amp; Eats - Hollywood\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/y8dtAqDSL24?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/english\/san-francisco\/\">San Francisco<\/a><\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_4820\" style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter post-item__attachment\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2015\/03\/California-SF-and-LA-Summer-13-108.jpg\" aria-label=\"California SF And LA Summer 13 108\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4820\" class=\"size-full wp-image-4820\"  alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" \/ src=\"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2015\/03\/California-SF-and-LA-Summer-13-108.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2015\/03\/California-SF-and-LA-Summer-13-108.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2015\/03\/California-SF-and-LA-Summer-13-108-350x263.jpg 350w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-4820\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Golden Gate Bridge<\/p><\/div>\n<p>The name San Francisco is Spanish for \u201cSaint Francis.\u201d This is because the city was founded around a Spanish mission dedicated to Francis of Assisi.\u00a0It\u2019s also often referred to as the City by the Bay thanks to its location, and the Fog City thanks to its funky weather.\u00a0Perhaps the most famous symbol of San Francisco is the Golden Gate Bridge, named one of the Seven Modern Wonders of the World.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: center\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Streets, Beats &amp; Eats - San Francisco\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/x4PF1lyF1Og?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/english\/great-american-cities-seattle\/\">Seattle<\/a><\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_5592\" style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter post-item__attachment\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2016\/08\/11-Seattle5.jpg\" aria-label=\"11 Seattle5\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5592\" class=\"size-full wp-image-5592\"  alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"429\" \/ src=\"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2016\/08\/11-Seattle5.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2016\/08\/11-Seattle5.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2016\/08\/11-Seattle5-350x250.jpg 350w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-5592\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Taking in the sights on a sailboat.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Seattle is called the Emerald City\u00a0because the city and the surrounding area are filled with greenery.\u00a0The most famous landmark in Seattle is without a doubt the Space Needle. Built for the 1962 World\u2019s Fair, it looks like a spaceship on stilts.\u00a0Thanks to its location, Seattle is all about getting out on the water or in nature. You can really take in the sights of the city by heading out on a sailing tour.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: center\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Streets, Beats &amp; Eats - Seattle\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/DKW9hXw5c2k?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/english\/great-american-cities-portland\/\">Portland<\/a><\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_5633\" style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter post-item__attachment\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2016\/09\/02-DSC_0070.jpg\" aria-label=\"02 DSC 0070\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5633\" class=\"size-full wp-image-5633\"  alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"402\" \/ src=\"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2016\/09\/02-DSC_0070.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2016\/09\/02-DSC_0070.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2016\/09\/02-DSC_0070-350x235.jpg 350w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-5633\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">This city loves being weird.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>There are actually two famous cities called Portland in the US. One is in Maine, but we&#8217;re talking about the one in Oregon.\u00a0Some people simply refer to Portland by the city\u2019s airport code \u2013\u00a0PDX. The city is all about the outdoors, so be sure to visit some of the great parks and gardens. While you&#8217;re in Oregon, you should also go visit the beautiful town of Bend.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: center\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Streets, Beats &amp; Eats - Bend\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/LxgCPOYFV-M?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center\">Down South<\/h2>\n<h3 class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/english\/great-american-cities-atlanta\/\">Atlanta<\/a><\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_5360\" style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter post-item__attachment\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2016\/01\/1-Phish-Tour-001.jpg\" aria-label=\"1 Phish Tour 001\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5360\" class=\"size-full wp-image-5360\"  alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"429\" \/ src=\"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2016\/01\/1-Phish-Tour-001.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2016\/01\/1-Phish-Tour-001.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2016\/01\/1-Phish-Tour-001-350x250.jpg 350w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-5360\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Tour Atlanta with the City Pass.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Atlanta has many nicknames, but the most popular are: ATL, The A, Hotlanta, and the City in a Forest.\u00a0There are many famous places in Atlanta. If you are planning a trip there, a great way to see many of these places at a cheaper cost is to purchase a City Pass. This will allow you entrance into five different places.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: center\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Atlanta City Tour\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/dp45us1eW5Y?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/english\/great-american-cities-miami\/\">Miami<\/a><\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_5375\" style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter post-item__attachment\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2016\/02\/1-DSCN0003.jpg\" aria-label=\"1 DSCN0003\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5375\" class=\"size-full wp-image-5375\"  alt=\"Miami\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" \/ src=\"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2016\/02\/1-DSCN0003.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2016\/02\/1-DSCN0003.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2016\/02\/1-DSCN0003-350x263.jpg 350w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-5375\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Welcome to Miami!<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Miami is known for its Art Deco architecture along Miami Beach making it the most popular place in the city.\u00a0Miami has a very diverse culture. It has everything from music, cuisine, arts, museums and has been featured many times in popular culture. Many different music styles were brought by the many immigrants to the city, popularizing them in American culture.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: center\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Wynwood Walls - Miami&#039;s Street Art District\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Dm5jxDVIRBw?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/english\/great-american-cities-new-orleans\/\">New Orleans<\/a><\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_5872\" style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter post-item__attachment\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2017\/01\/NOLA1.jpg\" aria-label=\"NOLA1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5872\" class=\"size-full wp-image-5872\"  alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"429\" \/ src=\"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2017\/01\/NOLA1.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2017\/01\/NOLA1.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2017\/01\/NOLA1-350x250.jpg 350w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-5872\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Garden District<\/p><\/div>\n<p>New Orleans is a city with many nicknames. The most famous is definitely the Big Easy. There are a few ideas for where this nickname comes from. It could be because of the easy-going way of life there.\u00a0When it comes to exploring the Big Easy, the most famous part of the city is without a doubt the French Quarter.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: center\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"A Busy Day in New Orleans\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/PeiYRNxQVMM?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/english\/great-american-cities-austin\/\">Austin<\/a><\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_5943\" style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter post-item__attachment\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2017\/02\/DSC04797.jpg\" aria-label=\"DSC04797\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5943\" class=\"size-full wp-image-5943\"  alt=\"Great American Cities - Austin\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" \/ src=\"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2017\/02\/DSC04797.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2017\/02\/DSC04797.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2017\/02\/DSC04797-350x233.jpg 350w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-5943\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Welcome to Austin!<\/p><\/div>\n<p>The city is named after Stephen F. Austin, who is known as the \u201cFather of Texas.\u201d\u00a0Thanks to its incredible music scene, Austin is often referred to as the\u00a0Live Music Capital of the World.\u00a0A great part about Austin is the many outdoor activities that are available. There are quite a few parks, hiking trails, hot springs, and so much more within a short distance from the city.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: center\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Streets, Beats &amp; Eats - Austin\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/8OSKNF79Kjs?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/english\/great-american-cities-nashville\/\">Nashville<\/a><\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_6018\" style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter post-item__attachment\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2017\/04\/1-Nashville.jpg\" aria-label=\"1 Nashville\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6018\" class=\"size-full wp-image-6018\"  alt=\"A Short Trip in Nashville\" width=\"600\" height=\"429\" \/ src=\"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2017\/04\/1-Nashville.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2017\/04\/1-Nashville.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2017\/04\/1-Nashville-350x250.jpg 350w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-6018\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Welcome to Music City!<\/p><\/div>\n<p>First and foremost, Nashville is known as\u00a0Music City. It\u2019s easy to see where this name comes from, as the city is home to the country music industry.\u00a0Not surprisingly, a lot of the sights in Nashville are related to music. Here you can visit the Country Music Hall of Fame and the Johnny Cash Museum. I used to live outside of Nashville and have many friends there. It&#8217;s a great city and one you should definitely visit.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: center\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"A Short Trip in Nashville\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/BDQrKCeTsSA?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/english\/great-american-cities-asheville\/\">Asheville<\/a><\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_5218\" style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter post-item__attachment\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2015\/11\/06-DSC04500.jpg\" aria-label=\"06 DSC04500\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5218\" class=\"size-full wp-image-5218\"  alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" \/ src=\"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2015\/11\/06-DSC04500.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2015\/11\/06-DSC04500.jpg 640w, https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2015\/11\/06-DSC04500-350x234.jpg 350w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-5218\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Biltmore Estate<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Asheville is located in the Blue Ridge Mountains in western North Carolina where the French Broad River meets the Swannanoa River.\u00a0Asheville\u2019s first and primary nickname is Land of the Sky. The most notable famous place is the Biltmore Estate which is the largest home in America. It&#8217;s one of my favorite cities in the US, and it&#8217;s even <a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/english\/an-american-wedding-video\/\">where I got married<\/a>!<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: center\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"10 Things to Do in Asheville\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/soPE-xUmLEI?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>That does it for our trip around 20 great American cities. I hope you enjoyed the tour of my country and some of its best cities. There are plenty more cities I&#8217;d love to visit and share with you in the future, so stay tuned!<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center\">Which American cities have you been to? Which was your favorite and why? Leave a comment and let us know!<\/h3>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<img width=\"350\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2017\/01\/NOLA1-350x250.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"20 Great American Cities (Part Two)\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2017\/01\/NOLA1-350x250.jpg 350w, https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2017\/01\/NOLA1.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" \/><p>There are plenty of great cities in the USA. We&#8217;re visiting many of them through posts and videos to give you a tour of the States and help you practice your English at the same time. 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