Top Cities in the World

Top Cities in the World 

Austin, Texas

The capital city of the Lone Star State (map) offers thrills for live music fans, football tailgaters and foodies 

 

Houston

Houston, the fourth-largest city in the nation (map), is home to the Astros, the Rockets and a NASA hub, so it's no wonder the town touts an out-of-this-world nickname.

Orlando, Fla.

Tourists flock to this sunny central Florida city (map) for dolphins and Disney, but what was Orlando's  former claim to fame?

Paris

France's capital city (map) has captured hearts around the world, thanks to must-see attractions for history buffs, foodies, art lovers and fashion fans.

Rome

The ancient Italian city of Rome (map) houses some of the grandest historical structures -- from an ages-old amphitheater to one of the world's most famous fountains

Santa Barbara, Calif.

Santa Barbara, home of the Gauchos , stretches from the beach to the mountains, with plenty of California history in between.

Savannah, Ga.

The Georgia seaport of Savannah boasts a nickname that exudes as much charm as its most affable resident

Singapore

Singapore, the Malay Peninsula city-state (where in the world?) is a multicultural metropolis that also goes by a kingly moniker.

Stockholm

The capital of Sweden is a financial and cultural hub as well as the seat of royalty. See photos of the palace and the royal family.

Vancouver, B.C.

The British Columbia city of Vancouver has a new feather in its cap: This Canadian metropolis offers snow-capped mountains , sandy beaches and one of the continent's largest urban parks.

Venice

Don't wait too long to visit Venice -- it's sinking! Once every two years, the art world flocks to this northern Italian city. That event draws film fanatics, too