Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Across the nation, 50 cities represent their states as the seats of government. State capitals may not be the biggest cities, but ...

State capitals aren't just the answers to trivia questions. Many rank among the top places to live in the country, with much to offer the typical resident, but not all capitals are created equal.

The most famous state capitals in America tend to receive a lot of praise, and deservedly so. Large cities like Austin, Atlanta, Nashville, and Denver have long been known not only as the seats of ...