Best U.S. Cities To Visit For History Buffs

Boston, Massachusetts

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Williamsburg, Virginia

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Washington, D.C.

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Charleston, South Carolina

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New Orleans, Louisiana

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San Antonio, Texas

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Gettysburg, Pennsylvania

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Savannah, Georgia

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