Here is a list of US states and brief highlights of their major cities:

Alabama – Montgomery is the capital city, Birmingham is the largest city known for civil rights history and Southern charm.
Alaska – Juneau is the capital city, Anchorage is the largest city known for its natural beauty and outdoor activities.
Arizona – Phoenix is the capital city and largest city known for its warm weather, scenic deserts and cactus gardens. Tucson is known for its Spanish colonial history and missions.
Arkansas – Little Rock is the capital city, Fort Smith is a city with a mix of frontier history and modern culture.
California – Sacramento is the capital city, Los Angeles is the largest city known for its movie industry, beaches and celebrity culture.
Colorado – Denver is the capital city and largest city known for its outdoor recreational opportunities and thriving craft beer scene. Colorado Springs is known for its natural beauty and outdoor activities.
Connecticut – Hartford is the capital city, New Haven is a city known for its rich history, cultural attractions, and renowned Yale University.
Delaware – Dover is the capital city, Wilmington is the largest city known for its rich history and cultural scene.
Florida – Tallahassee is the capital city, Jacksonville is the largest city known for its scenic beaches and outdoor activities.
Georgia – Atlanta is the capital city and largest city known for its rich history in civil rights, cultural scene and thriving business industry. Augusta is known for hosting the Masters golf tournament.
Hawaii – Honolulu is the capital city and largest city known for its beautiful beaches, scenic landscapes and vibrant cultural scene. Hilo is known for its natural beauty and scenic waterfalls.
Idaho – Boise is the capital city and largest city known for its outdoor recreational opportunities and thriving food and drink scene. Nampa is a city known for its rich history and cultural attractions.
Illinois – Springfield is the capital city, Chicago is the largest city known for its rich cultural scene, iconic architecture and culinary experiences.
Indiana – Indianapolis is the capital city and largest city known for its rich history, vibrant cultural scene and renowned Indy 500 race. Fort Wayne is a city known for its scenic parks and outdoor activities.
Iowa – Des Moines is the capital city, Cedar Rapids is the second largest city known for its scenic beauty, cultural scene and outdoor activities.

16. Kansas – Topeka is the capital city, Wichita is the largest city known for its contributions to aviation history and thriving business industry.
17. Kentucky – Frankfort is the capital city, Louisville is the largest city known for its rich history, cultural scene and renowned Kentucky Derby horse race.
18. Louisiana – Baton Rouge is the capital city, New Orleans is the largest city known for its rich cultural scene, delicious cuisine, and iconic music history.
19. Maine – Augusta is the capital city, Portland is the largest city known for its scenic beauty, thriving food scene and cultural attractions.
20. Maryland – Annapolis is the capital city, Baltimore is the largest city known for its rich history, cultural scene and maritime heritage.
21. Massachusetts – Boston is the capital city and largest city known for its rich history, iconic landmarks and thriving cultural scene.
22. Michigan – Lansing is the capital city, Detroit is the largest city known for its rich automotive history, music scene and contributions to American culture.
23. Minnesota – Saint Paul is the capital city, Minneapolis is the largest city known for its scenic beauty, vibrant cultural scene and thriving business industry.
24. Mississippi – Jackson is the capital city, Biloxi is a city known for its scenic beaches, cultural scene and rich history.
25. Missouri – Jefferson City is the capital city, Kansas City is the largest city known for its rich cultural scene, thriving food scene and contributions to American history.
26. Montana – Helena is the capital city, Billings is the largest city known for its scenic beauty, rich history and cultural attractions.
27. Nebraska – Lincoln is the capital city, Omaha is the largest city known for its scenic beauty, rich history and thriving cultural scene.
28. Nevada – Carson City is the capital city, Las Vegas is the largest city known for its vibrant nightlife, entertainment scene and luxurious casinos.
29. New Hampshire – Concord is the capital city, Manchester is the largest city known for its scenic beauty, cultural scene and rich history.
30. New Jersey – Trenton is the capital city, Newark is the largest city known for its rich history, cultural scene and thriving business industry.
31. New Mexico – Santa Fe is the capital city, Albuquerque is the largest city known for its rich cultural history, scenic beauty and outdoor recreational opportunities.
32. New York – Albany is the capital city, New York City is the largest city known for its iconic landmarks, thriving cultural scene and contributions to global finance and media.
33. North Carolina – Raleigh is the capital city, Charlotte is the largest city known for its thriving business industry, cultural scene and scenic beauty.
34. North Dakota – Bismarck is the capital city, Fargo is the largest city known for its scenic beauty, rich history and cultural attractions.
35. Ohio – Columbus is the capital city and largest city known for its rich history, cultural scene and thriving business industry.
36. Oklahoma – Oklahoma City is the capital city and largest city known for its rich cultural history, scenic beauty and contributions to the oil industry.
37. Oregon – Salem is the capital city, Portland is the largest city known for its scenic beauty, thriving food scene and cultural attractions.
38. Pennsylvania – Harrisburg is the capital city, Philadelphia is the largest city known for its rich history, cultural scene and contributions to American independence.
39. Rhode Island – Providence is the capital city and largest city known for its rich
40. South Carolina – Columbia is the capital city, Charleston is the largest city known for its rich history, cultural scene and scenic beauty.
41. South Dakota – Pierre is the capital city, Sioux Falls is the largest city known for its scenic beauty, thriving business industry and cultural attractions.
42. Tennessee – Nashville is the capital city and largest city known for its rich music history, cultural scene and thriving business industry.
43. Texas – Austin is the capital city, Houston is the largest city known for its contributions to the space industry, thriving business industry and cultural scene.
44. Utah – Salt Lake City is the capital city and largest city known for its scenic beauty, thriving outdoor recreation scene and rich cultural history.
45. Vermont – Montpelier is the capital city, Burlington is the largest city known for its scenic beauty, cultural scene and thriving food scene.
46. Virginia – Richmond is the capital city, Virginia Beach is the largest city known for its scenic beauty, thriving tourism industry and cultural attractions.
47. Washington – Olympia is the capital city, Seattle is the largest city known for its thriving technology industry, scenic beauty and cultural scene.
48. West Virginia – Charleston is the capital city, Huntington is the largest city known for its rich history, cultural scene and scenic beauty.
49. Wisconsin – Madison is the capital city, Milwaukee is the largest city known for its rich cultural scene, thriving business industry and scenic beauty.
50. Wyoming – Cheyenne is the capital city, Casper is the largest city known for its scenic beauty, rich history and outdoor recreational opportunities.