Top 5 most important cities on a national scale (Atlanta, Los Angeles, Boston)

[AcroJimmy]

Considering everything from culture to economics...

1.) NYC (although I do feel like many trends originate on the West Coast and then make their way east...but come one, it's NYC)

2.) LA

3.) Washington D.C.

4.) San Francisco

5.) Chicago

Not surprisingly, these are 5 of the biggest metro areas in the country.

[sweetclimber]

1) NYC
2) LA
3) Chicago
4) Wash DC
5) Houston

5A) Atlanta
5B) Dallas

[LSU Tiger Z71]

1. NYC
2. Washington D.C.
3. Los Angeles
4. Chicago
5. Houston

[Trimac20]

Culturally,

1. NY/LA equal
2. San Francisco
3. Seattle
4. Atlanta
5. Chicago

Politically:

1. Washington D.C.
2. New York
3. Chicago
4. Boston
5. ?

Economically

1. New York
2. LA
3. San Francisco
4. Chicago
5. Seattle

[johntremaine]

1.) NEW YORK CITY--obviously

2.) LA--again, obviously

3) WASHINGTON DC--so important politically it makes its way to #3. Also has singificant cultural and economic influence.

4) SAN FRANCISCO--love it or hate it, has been very important culturally (60's, San Francisco values, etc...) Also has a huge metro region including Berkeley, Oakland, Silicon Valley...

5) BOSTON--Historically, it is a foundation for our country. Very important in the public consciousness and has signficantg cultural and economic influence

Honorable mention: Chicago, Dallas

[ainulinale]

(1) Elmira, NY
(2) Montgomery, WV
(3) Bastrop, LA
(4) Alava, OK
(5) Milford, UT

What is an important culture?

[Golden-mind-State]

Originally Posted by Trimac20

Culturally,

1. NY/LA equal
2. San Francisco
3. Seattle
4. Atlanta
5. Chicago

Politically:

1. Washington D.C.
2. New York
3. Chicago
4. Boston
5. ?

Economically

1. New York
2. LA
3. San Francisco
4. Chicago
5. Seattle

I think for number 5 politically you could add Denver.

[Awesomo.2000]

Why Denver Politically?

I would think San Francisco. As they always pushed the tide on cultural revolutions that in effect changed politics.

[Golden-mind-State]

Originally Posted by Awesomo.2000

Why Denver Politically?

I would think San Francisco. As they always pushed the tide on cultural revolutions that in effect changed politics.

That's very true, I just was under the impression that there was a lot of government stuff housed in Denver and the whole thing about it being the "backup capital" (if there's any truth to that).

[grapico]

I think you hit the nail on the head... but, there are a few in the 6-10 slots that really aren't that far behind...