Buffalo is the second-largest city in the state of New York and the largest city on the U.S. side of the Niagara River, which forms part of the border with Canada. It has a population of 255,284 as of 2020 and a metro area of 1.1 million people. Like Detroit, it has a history of industrial development and decline, and a diverse cultural and architectural heritage.
Seattle is the largest city in the state of Washington and the Pacific Northwest region of the U.S. It is also the closest major U.S. city to the Canadian border, being only 100 miles south of Vancouver, British Columbia. It has a population of 769,714 as of 2020 and a metro area of 3.9 million people. Like Detroit, it is a major cultural and economic center, known for its contributions to music, technology, and trade.
Portland is the largest city in the state of Maine and the most populous city in northern New England. It is located on a peninsula at the mouth of the Casco Bay, which is part of the Atlantic Ocean and the border with Canada. It has a population of 66,215 as of 2020 and a metro area of 537,000 people. Like Detroit, it is a historic and scenic city, with a vibrant arts and culinary scene.
Minneapolis is the largest city in the state of Minnesota and the second-largest city in the Midwest after Chicago. It is situated on both banks of the Mississippi River, which forms part of the border with Canada. It has a population of 429,606 as of 2020 and a metro area of 3.6 million people. Like Detroit, it is a major industrial and commercial hub, with a diverse and influential culture.
El Paso is the sixth-largest city in the state of Texas and the 22nd-largest city in the U.S. It is located on the Rio Grande, which forms part of the border with Mexico and Canada. It has a population of 681,728 as of 2020 and a metro area of 844,000 people. Like Detroit, it is a binational and multicultural city, with a rich history and a strategic location for trade and security.