| Must-See Cities Jan 10th 2012, 11:05 From sea to shining sea, the United States is studded with architectural jewels. As you plan your architecture trip, be sure to put these 6 great American cities at the top of your must-see list. Of course, the US is a big country and there's so much more to explore. Please do add your favorite city to our list. 
Photo (c) iStockPhoto.com/Andy HwangSee Chicago For: The roots of American design. Chicago, Illinois has long been connected with some of architecture's biggest names: Frank Lloyd Wright, Louis Sullivan, Mies van der Rohe, and Holabird & Root. 
Photo (c) Jeff Gynane / iStockPhoto.comSee New York For: Modern wonders, tall and small. New York, New York is known for its soaring skyscrapers, but as you explore New York City, look also for hidden architectural jewels. 
Photo (c) Medioimages/Photodisc, Getty ImagesSee Washington, DC For: Monuments and grand government buildings. The United States is often called a cultural melting pot, and the architecture of its capital city, Washington, DC, is truly an international blend. See Buffalo For: Landmark examples of Prairie, Arts & Crafts, and Richardsonian Romanesque architecture. Frank Lloyd Wright, Louis Sullivan, H.H. Richardson, and other top architects designed buildings for prosperous businessmen in the thriving industrial city. 
Photo (cc) Flickr Member DaderotSee Newport For: Lavish mansions. Newport, Rhode Island was a favorite vacation spot for the rich and famous during America's Gilded Age. Now you can tour the historic Newport mansions. 
Photo (c) David McNew/Getty ImagesSee Los Angeles For: A dazzling mix. Los Angeles offers an architectural kaleidoscope, from tacky Googie buildings to trend-breaking modernist architecture.  | |
