Overlooking the Mississippi River in southeast Louisiana, it is the state's capital.

Located in central Germany, Frankfurt is a vibrant cultural and economic hub nestled on the Main River. Museums and architectural gems abound in Frankfurt, from the Goethe House, to the picturesque timber houses of Römerberg town square, to the Museumsufer, a collection of museums lining the banks of the Main.

Ogden, city, seat of Weber County, northern Utah, at the confluence of the Ogden and Weber rivers, near Salt Lake City; incorporated 1851. It is an industrial and transportation center. Major manufactures include aerospace equipment, high-technology products, and motor-vehicle products. Construction, tourism, Hill Air Force Base, and the Ogden Defense Depot are of economic importance. Ogden is the site of Weber State University (1889); the Ogden Tabernacle and Temple; the Daughters of Utah Pione

Riyadh blends stories from centuries with modern splendor. At its core stands Al Masmak Fortress, built of clay and mud-brick in the 19th century. It was the site that set the stage for the unification of Saudi Arabia. Today, it’s a museum that preserves weapons, historical displays, and accounts of that pivotal moment. Adjacent to the fortress, the Souq Al-Zal offers spices, traditional jewelry, and handmade crafts, connecting visitors to the city’s past through its alleyways.

Ohio offers a blend of surprises that range from ancient earthworks to world-class roller coasters. In the southern part of the state, the newly designated Hopewell Ceremonial Earthworks tells the story of a sophisticated Native American culture that built massive geometric mounds over 2,000 years ago. Visitors can walk among these quiet, grassy structures and learn how they were used for ceremonies, astronomy, and social gatherings long before European contact.