9. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Philadelphia is one of the nation’s oldest cities and has a European flair. Cobblestoned Elfreth’s Alley, the oldest residential street in the city, will make you feel like you’re in England. Most of the narrowed, shuttered buildings once housed the city’s merchants and artisans and remain privately owned. City Hall is quite reminiscent of France. The many markets and old buildings make strolling through the city easy and you will feel as if you are in some other place.
10. Washington, D.C.
The US capital has a European influence that is difficult to ignore. After all, it was actually designed by French-American military engineer Pierre Charles L’Enfant, who intended to create a Parisian city. The number of gardens and wide boulevards are evocative of Paris, France. Mind you, it certainly doesn’t hurt that European diplomats are frequently found here too. Visit the Mall and see the big attractions–the White House, the Washington Monument, and the Lincoln Memorial.
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