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10 most interesting historic cities in the USA

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You can not only read about American history, but also watch it. Time Magazine picked up 10 historic cities that show how it all began and how it developed.

Learn from the past, enjoy the present, admire the beautiful views, architecture and museums.

Historical triangle

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On the road from Williamsburg you will meet Jamestown and Yorktown, together they are called the historical triangle. You can visit the living museum of the Jamestown Settlement History, which was founded in 1607 year.

Savanna

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Savannah is the oldest city in Georgia. It was founded in 1733 year along the Savannah River. The historic district of Savannah is a popular destination for those looking for streets, lined with cobblestones, and quaint gardens. It is the largest National Historical Memorial District in the United States.

Victorian Historic District

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To the south of the main historical district is the Victorian Historic District, which includes 50 blocks of beautiful Victorian architecture.

First lighthouse

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A popular historical landmark is the Tybee Island Light Station, which became the first lighthouse on the South Atlantic coast when it was built in 1736.

Alexandria

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Alexandria, Va., Became the first settlement in 1695, but was not considered a city until 1799.

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The historic center of the city is known as the Old Town. King Street is the main thoroughfare, which is decorated with shops, restaurants, as well as many historical gems.

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Colonial townhouses, cobbled streets and brick sidewalks make Alexandria a worthy place for a historic visit.

Charleston

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Charleston, founded in 1670, is the oldest city in South Carolina. The city was originally called Charles Town. At one time it was the fifth largest city in the colonies.

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Some historical excursions and attractions include Middleton Place House Museum, Fort Sumter, Drayton Hall and Aiken-Rhett House.

Perhaps the most popular place in Charleston is King Street.

Georgetown

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Georgetown in Washington, DC is one of the most prominent neighborhoods in the nation's capital and a very popular place to live. Federal homes (many of them mansions) line brick sidewalks, and there are also a few cobblestone streets. The city was created in 1751 as part of the Province of Maryland.

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Georgetown University is an excellent landmark on the western edge of Georgetown, viewed from the top of a hill overlooking the Potomac River. The university was founded in 1781 year and is the oldest Catholic institution of higher education in the country.

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The Chesapeake and the Ohio Canal are another unique and historic monument that can be found in Georgetown. In the process of working with 1831 to 1924, parts of the channel remained (and still remain intact) in Georgetown. It is currently part of the National Park.

Midburg

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Middenburg, Virginia, was founded in 1787, after American independence. In fact, this is not a colonial city, but its eccentricity and historical charm provided him a place on this list.

Founded in 1728, Red Fox Inn is the oldest building in the city and is considered the oldest continuously operating hotel in America.

The city is also famous for fox hunting and other horse related activities.

Nantucket

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Nantucket is a small but famous island off the coast of Massachusetts. It became part of the Massachusetts Bay Colony in the 1600s. True, settlement on the island began in 1659. It is now known for its history in the whaling industry, which flourished on the island until the mid-1800s.

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Plymouth

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Plymouth, Massachusetts, is known for being populated by pilgrims in 1620. It was the first settlement in New England.

Plymouth Plantation is one of the main attractions, such as a living museum of Pilgrim Village, including the Barysh Mill and Mayflower replicas.

Portsmouth

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Portsmouth, New Hampshire, is a historic seaport where the first English-speaking residents settled in 1630, and was officially registered in 1653. It was one of the busiest ports in the USA and has preserved architectural colonial patterns to this day.

Most of Portsmouth resembles an old English city.

Salem

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Salem, Massachusetts, is well known for its historical landmarks, mainly due to the terrible events that occurred here centuries ago. The city has a rich history, and was originally settled by Europeans in 1626.

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