1. Fairbanks
   Juneau
2. Wasilla
   Sitka

Juneau, Alaska, was founded in 1880 and incorporated in 1900. Gold miners settled the southeastern city, which serves as a trading zone for the Alaska Panhandle region.

1. Salt Lake City
   Ogden
2. Park City
   Provo

The state of Utah was named after the Utes American Indian tribe. Elaborate mining operations occur in Utah's capital, Salt Lake City. There, selenium, platinum, zinc, silver, gold, copper and other elements are unearthed.

1. Pueblo
   Aspen
2. Grand Junction
   Denver

Much of the water supply in Denver, Colorado, comes from melting mountain snow in the spring. The water is either stored in reservoirs or prevented from entering the South Platter River and other bodies of water.

1. Bowling Green
   Somerset
2. Frankfort
   Covington

Thoroughbred horses are produced in Frankfort, Kentucky, which serves as the Bluegrass region's center of trade. The Bluegrass region has the most mineral-rich land in the state.

1. Hartford
   Waterbury
2. Greenwich
   New Haven

Hartford Public High School in Connecticut's capital city is the second oldest secondary school that is still in operation in the United States. The school was founded in 1638.

1. Lafayette
   Shreveport
2. Baton Rouge
   Metairie

"Baton Rouge" is a French name that literally means "red stick." Baton Rouge is the capital of Louisiana and a major industrial port along the Mississippi River.

1. Santa Fe
   Roswell
2. Hobbs
   Ruidoso

Santa Fe, New Mexico, is situated along the Santa Fe River. The original name of the capital city was Villa Real de la Santa Fe de San Francisco de Asis, which is Spanish for "Royal City of the Holy Faith of St. Francis of Assisi."

1. Greenville
   Myrtle Beach
2. Florence
   Columbia

Columbia, South Carolina, lies in the upper eastern-central region of the state. The South Carolina State House is located in the capital city and is the state's center of government.

1. Allentown
   Erie
2. Harrisburg
   Scranton

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, is a major producer of electronic devices. The Harrisburg capitol building was designed to resemble St. Peter's Basilica in Rome, Italy.

1. Butte
   Helena
2. Bozeman
   Big Sky

Atop the copper dome cover of the capitol building in Helena, Montana, is a smaller replica of the Statue of Liberty. Helena is a major agricultural hub for the state.

1. Albany
   Bend
2. Salem
   Beaverton

Railroad construction in the 1870s stimulated economic growth in Salem, Oregon. The food industry, especially, continues to flourish in the capital city.

1. Rutland City
   Essex
2. Montpelier
   South Burlington

Montpelier lies along the Winooski River in Vermont. Tourism and insurance are the capital city's major industries.

1. El Paso
   Waco
2. Arlington
   Austin

Austin, Texas, is a major hub for biotechnology, telecommunications and computer technology. Austin is also renowned for its bustling music scene.

1. Columbus
   Akron
2. Findlay
   Cleveland

In the 21st century, close to half of the population of the United States lies within a 500-mile radius of Columbus, Ohio. Manufacturing (e.g., automobiles, nutritional supplements, steel) and technology are major industries in the capital city.

1. Duluth
   Saint Paul
2. Mankato
   Eagan

There are a number of educational institutions that call St. Paul, Minnesota, home, including Hamline University, Concordia University and the ​University of St. Thomas. The annual St. Paul Winter Carnival showcases snow and ice sculptures, parades and winter events.

1. Cody
   Sheridan
2. Cheyenne
   Riverton

Timber, plastics and health care are a few thriving industries in Cheyenne, Wyoming. The capital city is home to Frontier Days, which is one of America's oldest rodeos.

1. Tucson
   Tempe
2. Phoenix
   Sedona

Prior to the mid-20th century, Phoenix's major industries were agriculture and ranching. Since then, Arizona's capital city has grown to become a major urban center where the technology and tourism industries have blossomed.

1. Tallahassee
   Tampa
2. Miami
   Orlando

Major local attractions in Tallahassee, Florida, include the Museum of Florida History and the Columns, which is the city's oldest building (established in 1830). Government, distribution and trade services are key components of the city's economy.

1. Gulfport
   Starkville
2. Jackson
   Tupelo

Jackson, Mississippi, lies along the Pearl River in the western-central region of the state. Major industries in the capital city include livestock services and telecommunications.

1. Nashua
   Keene
2. Derry
   Concord

New Hampshire's capital city is situated along the Merrimack River. The printing industry played a pivotal role in Concord's economic development.

1. Little Rock
   Rogers
2. Conway
   Springdale

Little Rock, Arkansas, borders the western bank of the Arkansas River in the state's central region. Financial, governmental and food services are several industries that contribute to Little Rock's economy.

1. Kihei
   Honolulu
2. Kailua
   Kapolei

Several major industries in Hawaii rely on the state's main port, including sugar refinement and steel production. University of Hawaii and the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific are located in Honolulu.

1. Savannah
   Atlanta
2. Marietta
   Macon

Atlanta is the largest city in Georgia by population. The capital city is a major metropolitan hub for the state and a vital transportation center for the southeastern region of the United States.

1. Rockville
   Bethesda
2. Frederick
   Annapolis

Annapolis, Maryland, lies at the juncture of the Severn River and the Chesapeake Bay in the heart of the state. Annapolis is an important military and government center for the region. This capital city is home to the United States Naval Academy.

1. Flint
   Saginaw
2. Lansing
   Dearborn

Lansing, Michigan, encompasses the eastern bank of the Grand River. The automobile industry is a major contributor to the capital city's economy.

1. Norman
   Tulsa
2. Enid
   Oklahoma City

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, is located in the center of the state and is its biggest municipality. Several important industries for the city include energy, technology and health services.

1. Minot
   Mandan
2. Bismarck
   Fargo

The Belle Mehus Auditorium opened in January 1914 and is a major cultural center in Bismarck, North Dakota. Coal, oil, and gas refinement and distribution services are key components of the capital city's economy.

1. Lewiston
   Bangor
2. Portland
   Augusta

Massachusetts traders from Plymouth colony settled in Maine's capital city in 1628. Augusta is home to the University of Maine at Augusta.

1. Omaha
   Bellevue
2. Kearney
   Lincoln

Lincoln is the capital city of Nebraska, and it's the state's second-largest municipality. Lincoln lies approximately 60 miles southwest of Omaha, which borders the state's eastern edge, opposite the state of Iowa.

1. Tacoma
   Yakima
2. Olympia
   Seattle

The Budd Inlet to the north and Capitol Lake to the south bisect the capital city of Olympia, Washington. Olympia lies southwest of Seattle, Washington, by approximately 60 miles.

1. Greensboro
   Cary
2. Wilmington
   Raleigh

Raleigh, North Carolina, is a major educational center in the state. The capital city is home to North Carolina State University and Shaw University. Raleigh is part of North Carolina's Research Triangle, which includes the cities of Durham and Chapel Hill.

1. Newport
   Providence
2. Cranston
   Warwick

Providence, Rhode Island, is home to Brown University and Rhode Island School of Design. The capital city was incorporated in 1831.

1. Reno
   Carson City
2. Las Vegas
   Sparks

Carson City, Nevada, is situated in Eagle Valley near the Sierra Nevada Range. Legalized gambling and copper and silver mining are important industries in the capital city.

1. Huntington
   Beckley
2. Fairmont
   Charleston

Charleston, West Virginia, is the state's most populous city. The city is rich in natural gas, petroleum and coal; mining contributes to a diversified chemical manufacturing industry.

1. Des Moines
   Ames
2. Waterloo
   Ottumwa

The Des Moines River and Raccoon River both flow through Iowa's capital city. Des Moines is home to Drake University and is the state's most populous city.