All across the country, cities are seeing double — names, that is. Check out these nine pairs of U.S. cities that share the same name.
Portland, Maine and Portland, Oregon
These two seaside cities share more than just a name: they’re both foodie havens (Portland, Maine is a must for seafood lovers, while the food trucks of Portland, Ore. have quite the reputation), boast local craft beer scenes and offer plenty of ways to enjoy the outdoors.
Nashville, Tennessee and Nashville, Indiana
The home of country music is a far cry from Nashville, Ind., though both can be considered a haven for artists. While Nashville, Tenn. is well known for its country music scene, Nashville, Ind. is home to a thriving community of artist colonies.
Springfield, Illinois and Springfield, Oregon
Springfield just may be one of the most popular city names in the world. Beyond Illinois and Oregon, Springfields can also be found in 33 more states — not to mention the Springfields in Canada, Ireland, Australia and the United Kingdom, too.
Orange County, California and Orange County, Florida
Both of these sunny states lay claim to an Orange County, and both happen to boast a Disney theme park. Orange County, Calif., is home to Disneyland (as well as Knott’s Berry Farm, another theme park in Buena Park), while Orange County, Fla., is home to the theme park capital of Orlando.
Kansas City, Kansas and Kansas City, Missouri
These two Kansas Cities are separated only by a 10-minute drive and a state line. Missouri’s Kansas City is a large metropolis, while Kansas’ namesake city is a smaller suburb.
Long Beach, California and Long Beach, Washington
The West Coast is home to two Long Beaches: Southern California’s Long Beach and another in Washington state. Long Beach, Calif., is just south of Los Angeles and is known for its aquarium, sporting events and concerts. Washington’s Long Beach, on the other hand, is much quieter, with plenty of stretches of empty shores for visitors to enjoy.
Austin, Texas and Austin, Minnesota
The Texan city of Austin steals all of this namesake’s glory, thanks to events like SXSW and a motto that begs to “Keep Austin Weird.” There’s another Austin, though, in the southern region of Minnesota. It’s got a claim to fame, too: also known as Spam Town USA, Austin, Minn., is home to Hormel’s headquarters and the official Spam Museum.
Manhattan, Kansas and Manhattan, New York
These two cities (or one city and one borough) may share a name, but they couldn’t be on more opposite ends of the spectrum. New York’s Manhattan is part of one of the country’s most iconic destinations, with attractions like Times Square, the Museum of Modern Art and Madison Square Garden all within the neighborhood limits. Manhattan, Kan., on the other hand, is surrounded by prairies and rolling grass-covered hills you won’t find anywhere near New York.
Miami, Oklahoma and Miami, Florida
Florida’s beachside destination for art deco, clubs and sexy beaches isn’t the only Miami in the U.S.: Oklahoma is also home to a Miami, and this historic town sits right on Route 66.
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