8 Most Common Misconceptions About Major US Cities

Most Us Cities Look Like New York City

You definitely must have heard this at least once! If your only exposure to America has been through television and movies, it’s easy to believe that every US city mimics New York.

Although New York is quite unique, housing many more skyscrapers, several US cities have tall buildings and concrete jungles too. But that doesn’t mean that they all look the same. For instance, some people say Chicago comes closest to New York, and they may be right as both cities have a Manhattan effect.

However, New York has some unique towns that Chicago doesn’t have, and vice-versa. Countless smaller cities and towns located away from an urban jungle don’t resemble New York. It’s undeniably a significant oversight.