Top 10 US Cities With The Best Downtown Areas

Every US downtown has a certain beauty and fascination, from the soaring skyscrapers to the meandering lanes filled with modest shops and cafés.

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Here's a list of some of the top American cities with the most vibrant and well-liked downtown areas. Some, like NYC, are some of the most famous downtowns in the US with bustling colonies with every facility and entertainment venue a city generally offers.

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Chicago

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New York City

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Seattle

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Boston

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Alexandria

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Pittsburgh

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Boise

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Dallas

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San Diego

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Greenville

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