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The coolest building in every US state, from historic estates to futuristic designs

Dalí Museum in St. Petersburg, Florida
The Salvador Dalí Art Museum in St. Petersburg, Florida, is one of America's coolest buildings.

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  • The US has diverse architecture and building designs across the 50 states.
  • History, art, and local aesthetics are all reflected in some of America's most unique buildings.
  • From prehistoric dwellings to kitschy designs, these buildings make for unique tourist attractions.

Throughout its 250-year history, the US has produced some striking and unique architecture that you can't find anywhere else — and lots of it can look wildly different across state lines.

Defining what we consider "coolest" is hard. We evaluated every state on its own terms and found that the architecture across all 50 states and Washington, DC, can be as diverse as the country's population.

In states like California and Massachusetts, picking the most striking building meant finding ones that look futuristic and elegant, like something out of a science-fiction movie. In other states, like Maine and the Carolinas, we found that the coolest buildings are distinctive because of their place in history or their states' cultures.

Whether you're looking for a piece of history or a glimpse into the future, these buildings can show you what different worlds look like.

James Grebey and Jacob Shamsian contributed to an earlier version of this story.

ALABAMA: Gulf, Mobile, and Ohio Passenger Terminal
The Gulf, Mobile, and Ohio Passenger Terminal in Mobile was built in 1907.

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The Gulf, Mobile, and Ohio Passenger Terminal in Mobile, Alabama, which has Spanish influences with its cream walls and red clay tiles, was designed by P. Thornton Marye. It was completed in 1907 and has undergone restoration since passenger train service ceased in the 1950s.

ALASKA: The University of Alaska's Museum of the North
University of Alaska Museum of the North

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The University of Alaska Museum of the North is home to numerous exhibits showcasing the native cultures, natural wonders, and wildlife of our nation's largest state. It's also a stylish refuge from the cold.

ARIZONA: Chapel of the Holy Cross
The Chapel of the Holy Cross in Sedona, Arizona
The Chapel of the Holy Cross sits on a hillside.

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The Chapel of the Holy Cross in Sedona was completed in 1956, and it juts majestically from a red stone butte, some 200 feet above the ground.

ARKANSAS: Thorncrown Chapel
Eureka Springs, Arkansas woodland sanctuary that rises forty-eight feet as it reaches for the Ozark skies; consists of 425 windows, over 6,000 SF of glass

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The beautiful Thorncrown Chapel in Eureka Springs looks like an open-air structure, but it's actually a serene, glass-enclosed architectural marvel.

CALIFORNIA: The Chemosphere
Chemosphere House designed by Taylor Lautner in 1960 on April 03, 2017

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It was designed in 1960, but the Chemosphere still looks futuristic. It's a house with 2,200 square feet of space, perched atop a 30-foot concrete pole. And it's survived every major Californian earthquake in the San Fernando Valley since it was built.

COLORADO: Cliff Palace in Mesa Verde National Park
Mesa Verde, New Mexico USA stock photo

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Mesa Verde National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, features some of the best-preserved prehistoric landscapes of the Ancestral Puebloan people. These ancient dwellings, where the Ancestral Puebloans once lived, were constructed on the sides of natural cliffs.

While most dwellings had only one to five rooms, the Cliff Palace, the largest known cliff dwelling in North America, had 150 rooms, 23 sacred meeting spaces, and housed about 100 people, according to the National Park Service.

CONNECTICUT: Grace Farms
Single roof River building of glass, concrete, steel, and wood of Grace Farms center of culture stock photo

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The main feature of Grace Farms in New Canaan is a serpentine wooden pavilion that links glass-walled rooms, including a library, stage, tea room, and a gym with a full basketball court. Completed in 2015, it's open to the public for free.

DELAWARE: Wilmington's Grand Opera House
Wilmington, Delaware, USA - November 5, 2023: The Grand Opera House on King St in Wilmington, Delaware, USA. The Grand Opera House is a theater for the performing arts in Wilmington.

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The country's oldest state has some classic buildings that stand the test of time. Wilmington's Grand Opera House, built in 1871, is as classic as it gets.

FLORIDA: The Salvador Dalí Museum
Salvador Dali Museum in St. Pete, Florida stock photo

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The Salvador Dalí Museum in St. Petersburg is a fittingly unique tribute to the beloved master of surrealism. The museum boasts the largest collection of Dalí's work outside Europe.

GEORGIA: The Earth Lodge on Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park
Ocmulgee National Monument

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This might not look much like other buildings in this list, but the Ocmulgee Mounds National Park's Earth Lodge dates back to the year 1015, per the National Park Service.

The lodge is a reconstructed council chamber of the native Mississippian culture. While the walls and ceiling were reconstructed in the late 1930s, the clay floor remains the same as the original, dating back over a thousand years.

HAWAII: ʻIolani Palace
ʻIolani Palace was the residence of the rulers of the Kingdom of Hawaiʻi until 1893.

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ʻIolani Palace in Honolulu is the only royal palace on United States soil. David Kalākaua, the last reigning king of Hawaiʻi and the first monarch to travel around the world, was inspired by the European palaces he saw during his 1881 voyage.

IDAHO: The Dog Bark Park Inn
dog bark park inn cottonwood

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The Dog Bark Park Inn in Cottonwood is a delightful piece of American kitsch. The bed and breakfast is shaped like two charming beagles.

ILLINOIS: Bahá'í House of Worship
Bahá'í House of Worship
Bahá'í House of Worship in Illinois

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Although there are between 5 and 6 million adherents to the Bahá'í Faith, there are only eight continental houses of worship worldwide. The one in Wilmette, Illinois, is the oldest still standing, and the only one in the United States.

INDIANA: West Baden Springs Hotel
West Baden Springs Hotel

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When the West Baden Springs Hotel opened in 1902, it was billed as the Eighth Wonder of the World. While enjoying the view from inside the massive domed atrium — at one point the largest in the world — it's easy to see why.

IOWA: Grotto of the Redemption
Grotto of the Redemption
The Grotto of the Redemption is the size of a football field.

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Father Paul Dobberstein promised to build a shrine to the Virgin Mary as she helped cure his grave case of pneumonia. His resulting Grotto of the Redemption in West Bend is made of rocks, shells, fossils, and gems pressed into concrete. It's the size of a football field.

KANSAS: Big Well in Greensburg
Big Well in Greensburg

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The Big Well in Greensburg is a museum that rests atop its titular main attraction: the largest hand-dug well in the world, spanning 32 feet in diameter and reaching a depth of 109 feet.

KENTUCKY: Churchill Downs
Horizontal photo of the Grand Entrance to the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs in Louisville Kentucky. Shown is a sculpture of the thoroughbred, Barbaro.

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Churchill Downs, most famously the host of the Kentucky Derby, can hold 120,000 excited, sometimes rowdy, racing fans at max capacity.

LOUISIANA: The Pontalba Buildings
Architecture of the French Quarter in New Orleans, Louisiana.
The Pontalba Buildings are emblematic of the French Quarter in New Orleans.

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The Pontalba Buildings, which make up two sides of New Orleans' Jackson Square, are emblematic of the French Quarter. Some of the residences on the upper floors are believed to be the oldest continuously rented apartments in the country.

MAINE: The Portland Head Light
Portland Head light in Maine

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The Portland Head Light — one of the state's many lighthouses — has been around since 1791. It was built under the directive of George Washington himself.

MARYLAND: The American Visionary Art Museum
American Visionary Art Museum
American Visionary Art Museum in Baltimore, Maryland.

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The American Visionary Art Museum in Baltimore showcases outsider art. All the works within its wonky exterior were made by inspired, self-taught creators.

MASSACHUSETTS: Simmons Hall at MIT
Simmons Hall at MIT
Simmons Hall at MIT is one of the coolest-looking dorm buildings in the US.

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Simmons Hall at MIT is the coolest dorm building in the US. It looks like a monstrous Tetris piece combined with underground caverns.

MICHIGAN: Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History
Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History

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The museum, one of the oldest and largest dedicated to African American history, is a three-story building designed with influences of African and local Detroit architecture. The building features a stunning 55-foot-tall glass dome ceiling.

MINNESOTA: The Marjorie McNeely Conservatory
Saint Paul, Minnesota USA - September 2, 2017: Marjorie McNeely Conservatory at the Como Park Zoo and Conservatory. Built in 1915. U.S. National Register of Historic Places.

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The Marjorie McNeely Conservatory at Saint Paul's Como Park was opened to the public in 1915 and features Japanese, Bonsai, and butterfly gardens, among others.

MISSISSIPPI: Gehry's Pods at the Ohr-O'Keefe Museum of Art
Biloxi, Mississippi, USA - May 22, 2021: The Ohr OKeefe Museum of Art is pictured in Biloxi, Mississippi. The museum was established in 1989 and moved to its current location on Highway 90 in 2010. The five-building campus is dedicated to the ceramics of George E. Ohr, also known as the Mad Potter of Biloxi.

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Designed by Frank Gehry — whose striking work also includes the Louis Vuitton Foundation in Paris, the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles, and the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao in Spain — the curved metal pods, which house pottery at Biloxi's Ohr-O'Keefe Museum of Art, are meant to look as if they were "dancing with the trees," per the museum's website.

MISSOURI: The Community Bookshelf
Community Bookshelf in Kansas City
The Community Bookshelf in Kansas City displays giant book spines.

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The parking garage at the Kansas City Library is called the Community Bookshelf. It displays the giant spines of 22 classic books that were suggested by Kansas City readers.

MONTANA: Montana State Capitol building
Montana State Capitol
The Montana State Capitol began construction in 1896.

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Construction started on the Montana State Capitol in 1896. The inside of the rotunda salutes four types of people central to the state's early history: a native American, an explorer, a gold miner, and a cowboy.

NEBRASKA: Nebraska State Capitol Building
Nebraska State Capitol Building

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The Nebraska Capitol in Lincoln is one of the greatest state capitol buildings in the US. Built between 1922 and 1932, the building features artworks representing the development of law and the state of Nebraska.

NEVADA: Ward Charcoal Ovens
Ward Charcoal Ovens
The Ward Charcoal Ovens in Ely were built in the 1870s for silver mining.

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The Ward Charcoal Ovens in Ely were built in the 1870s for silver mining.

The distinctive beehive-shaped Ward Charcoal Ovens in Ely were built for silver mining back in the 1870s, and they still look like nothing else on the landscape.

NEW HAMPSHIRE: Mount Washington Hotel
Bretton Woods: famous Mount Washington Hotel in Jefferson in the mount washington area.

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Built in 1902, the Mount Washington Hotel — today operating as the Omni Mount Washington Resort — is one of the last remaining grand hotels in the state, and is rumored to be haunted.

NEW JERSEY: Nassau Hall at Princeton University
Famous Nassau Hall of Princeton university at sunset golden hour. This location (Princeton University Campus) is open to public and does not require any tickets or permissions to shoot.

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Nassau Hall is the oldest building at Princeton University, dating back to the 1750s. While it now houses the school's administrative offices, during the Revolutionary War it was occupied by both British and American forces and suffered damage during the battles.

NEW MEXICO: Taos Pueblo
Taos Pueblo
This October 2012 photo shows adobe dwellings at the Taos Pueblo in Taos, N.M., a UNESCO World Heritage site where the Taos native people have lived for 1,000 years. Tours of the pueblo describe the community’s survival and challenges across the centuries. The picture-perfect dwellings are multi-level, often with ladders to reach upper floors and round ovens outside.

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Hundreds of years old, the Taos Pueblo is a multi-story complex built by Native Americans from the region. It looks like one big, molded piece, and it's still used as a residence.

NEW YORK: The Chrysler Building
Aerial view of New York City skyline featuring the Chrysler Building and East River under a clear blue sky.

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The Empire State Building gets all the hype, but it's the Chrysler Building that's really the most magnificent skyscraper in New York City. The Art Deco-style building was the tallest in the world when it was built, but it was beaten out by — you guessed it — the Empire State Building just 11 months later.

NORTH CAROLINA: The Executive Mansion
North Carolina's Executive Mansion in Raleigh
North Carolina's Executive Mansion in Raleigh is the home of the governor.

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North Carolina's Executive Mansion in Raleigh is the home of the governor.

Give it to North Carolina for having its most beautiful building designated as a civil landmark. The state's Executive Mansion in Raleigh is the home of the governor and a high-profile event venue that's open to public tours.

NORTH DAKOTA: The North Dakota Heritage Center
North Dakota Heritage Center

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At the center of the North Dakota Heritage Center in Bismarck is a great glass cube flanked by two copper-colored wings. It's the home of the state's greatest treasures, including Native American historical artifacts and lots of dinosaur fossils.

OHIO: The Longaberger Company building
Basket Shaped Longaberger Company Home Office stock photo

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The Longaberger Company, which makes baskets, made a building in Newark that perfectly matches its brand. The building was closed in 2016, and it has largely sat idle since.

Plans for the property have included a hotel, a coworking space, and, most recently, a mixed-use development, but it still has an unclear path for the future.

OKLAHOMA: First Americans Museum
First Americans Museum

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The First Americans Museum's 175,000-square-foot building in Oklahoma pays homage to the state's indigenous populations and their history. The design is inspired by the importance placed on the rising and setting sun by Native populations, with the Remembrance Walls being aligned with the sunrise.

The central half-dome is supported by 10 pillars of various stones, each representing a 10-mile stretch traveled by Native people during forced removal from their original homelands, according to the museum's website.

OREGON: The Portland Building
The Portland Building

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In 2009, Travel + Leisure famously called The Portland Building "one of the most hated buildings in America," and its reputation is split among architecture critics. But its shapes, strange geometric clashes of glass and stone, make it the weird building that Portland most deserves.

PENNSYLVANIA: Frank Lloyd Wright's Fallingwater
Frank Lloyd Wright - Fallingwater, view from the woods and stream from below towards the house with lush foliage and two waterfalls

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Frank Lloyd Wright's 1935 masterpiece Fallingwater remains Pennsylvania's greatest work of architecture. Water falls from each level of the building into the one below, perfectly integrating with the landscape.

RHODE ISLAND: The Breakers
The Vanderbillt The Breakers mansion ornate facade in Newport, Rhode Island, USA

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Built as a summer residence for Cornelius Vanderbilt II, The Breakers mansion in Newport has 70 rooms across 138,300 square feet, making it one of the largest houses in the US and an icon of Gilded Age architecture.

SOUTH CAROLINA: The International African American Museum
the international african american museum south carolina

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In South Carolina, the International African American Museum stands on top of 18 13-foot pillars that keep the museum from touching the sacred ground on which it was built.

The museum is situated on the historic site of Gadsden's Wharf in Charleston's Cooper River, which was the last and most significant disembarkation point in North America for enslaved Africans during the transatlantic slave trade, per the US Civil Rights Trail website.

SOUTH DAKOTA: The Corn Palace
Exterior view of the iconic Corn Palace in Mitchell South Dakota decorated with distinctive agricultural murals

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The walls of the Corn Palace in Mitchell are adorned with complex murals and art that's all been made out of, you guessed it, corn. The design changes every year.

TENNESSEE: Parthenon in Centennial Park
Nashville, Tennessee USA - May 10, 2023: Popular Centennial Park with the Parthenon replica located in the west end district

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Built in 1897 for the Tennessee Centennial Exposition — and then reconstructed between 1921 and 1930 — the Parthenon in Centennial Park is a full-sized replica of the Parthenon in Athens, Greece. Today, it's open to the public as an art museum.

TEXAS: James Turrell's Twilight Epiphany skyspace
James Turrell Skyspace

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Designed by renowned artist James Turrell, the "Twilight Epiphany" Skyspace in Houston is a performance space that makes you feel as though you've entered another dimension.

UTAH: Natural History Museum of Utah
Natural History Museum of Utah in Salt Lake City, Utah, United States, June 22, 2023.

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The Natural History Museum of Utah in Salt Lake City looks like it could have been carved out of the landscape. It was designed by Todd Schliemann of Ennead Architects.

VERMONT: The Old Round Church
An aerial view of the old round church in Richmond, Vermont, surrounded by a breathtaking view of a green forest at sunset

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The Old Round Church in Richmond is technically a 16-sided polygon, but it's still enough of a circle to lend credence to a rumor that it was built in that shape so that the Devil had no corners to hide in.

VIRGINIA: Dulles International Airport
Main Terminal of Washington Dulles International Airport at dusk in Virginia, USA.

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If they're done wrong, airports can be the most insufferable place to spend a few hours. But we have to admire Virginia's Dulles International Airport, which almost looks like a futuristic aircraft itself.

WASHINGTON: Seattle Central Library
Seattle Central Library
SEATTLE - MAY 19: An exterior view of Seattle's new Central LIbrary on May 19, 2004 in Seattle, Washington. The glass and steel structure was designed by the Office for Metropolitan Architecture of the Netherlands and Seattle-based LMN Architects and cost $165.5 million to build. It is set to open to the public May 23.

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Forget the idea of a dusty old home for books nobody reads. The Seattle Central Library is a miracle of modern architecture.

WASHINGTON, DC: The United States Capitol
United States Capitol Building in Washington DC public building

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The United States Capitol is such a mainstay of nightly news and political pop culture that it's easy to take for granted. It's nice to step back once in a while and take in the grandeur and historical significance of this government building that reflects on America's complicated past.

Construction on the Capitol began in September 1793, and much of the structure was built by enslaved workers working alongside free Black and white laborers, per the White House Historical Association. In 2012, a marker was added to the Capitol Visitor Center commemorating the unpaid labor of enslaved people who built the nation's Capitol.

WEST VIRGINIA: The Palace of Gold
NEW VRINDABAN COMMUNITY, WVA - OCTOBER 10: Tourists visiting from India pose for photographs in front of the Palace of Gold on Oct. 10.

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The Palace of Gold is a majestic memorial shrine located in the Hare Krishna community of New Vrindaban.

WISCONSIN: The Burke Brise Soleil
A family outside the Milwaukee Art Museum.

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The most striking feature of the Milwaukee Art Museum is the Burke Brise Soleil, a towering sunscreen with a 217-foot wingspan. It folds and unfolds twice a day.

WYOMING: Smith Mansion
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This wacky-looking building is in the middle of the remote Wapiti Valley. In 1971, architect Francis Lee Smith started building the structure by hand as his and his family's home. After completing the first floor in 1973, he could not stop building. He died after falling from one of the balconies in 1992.

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The best cinnamon roll in every state, according to diners

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Yelp released a list of the best cinnamon rolls in every state.

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  • Nothing says fall quite like a hot cup of coffee and a gooey cinnamon roll.
  • Yelp released a list of the best cinnamon rolls in every state, according to customer reviews.
  • From beloved bakeries to small-town diners, these are the best places to grab a cinnamon roll.

As the weather turns cooler, there are few treats more comforting than a warm cinnamon roll.

Whether you like yours fresh from the oven and dripping with cream cheese frosting, dusted with pecans, or filled with fall flavors like pumpkin and apple, bakeries across the country offer plenty of reasons to slow down and savor the season.

Yelp recently compiled a list of the best cinnamon rolls in every state by identifying businesses in its restaurants and food categories with a high concentration of reviews from Yelp Elite members mentioning “cinnamon rolls,” and then ranking them based on factors such as review volume and ratings.

When available, every business on the list had a passing health score as of August 18, 2026.

Here are the best cinnamon rolls in every state, according to Yelp.

ALABAMA: Lighthouse Bakery in Dauphin Island
Lighthouse Bakery
Lighthouse Bakery.

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What customers say: "The pecan iced cinnamon roll is the best I've had in years! Lots of pecans and icing! Also, the coffee is excellent! We'll be back for lunch today," wrote Yelp user Catherine M.

Learn more about Lighthouse Bakery here.

ALASKA: Snow City Cafe in Anchorage
Snow City Cafe
Snow City Cafe.

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What customers say: "The cinnamon roll! Did I mention the cinnamon roll? Get the cinnamon roll. This trendy and welcoming café hits all the marks with fresh and flavorful food, wonderful coffee, and a lovely atmosphere," wrote Yelp user Robert M.

Learn more about Snow City Cafe here.

ARIZONA: Rise Up Bakery in Gilbert
Rise Up Bakery
Rise Up Bakery.

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What customers say: "My family and I absolutely LOVE Rise-Up Bakery! We got the limited banana Biscoff cinnamon roll, and HOLY COW, it was incredible. Seriously, worth every penny. The other cinnamon rolls are delicious and all very large. The bakery itself is very large, pristine, and the staff is very helpful and attentive. They even gave my little one his own small cinnamon roll on the house, which was so sweet and kind of them. We love coming here for a special treat-highly recommend," wrote Yelp user Aubrey R.

Learn more about Rise Up Bakery here.

ARKANSAS: Calico County Restaurant in Fort Smith
Calico County Restaurant
Calico County Restaurant.

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What customers say: "Greeted by a friendly server who actually asked if I wanted a booth or table. What a nice way to start off breakfast. My husband found them online because he was looking for cinnamon rolls for me. They bring you a basket. They are delicious
No gooey icing, thank goodness. Homemade and amazing," wrote Yelp user Pj M.

Learn more about Calico County Restaurant here.

CALIFORNIA: BJ Cinnamon in Folsom
BJ Cinnamon
BJ Cinnamon.

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What customers say: "The go-to spot for doughnuts and breakfast sandwiches! We love getting their BLT on a croissant, doughnut holes, and cinnamon rolls. Service is always fast and friendly, and you can taste how fresh everything is. Indoor seating only, and their parking spaces are small but easy to get in and out of," wrote Yelp user Viv H.

Learn more about BJ Cinnamon here.

COLORADO: Cinnamon's Bakery in Estes Park
Cinnamon's Baker
Cinnamon's Baker.

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What customers say: "We stopped at Cinnamon's Bakery on the way to Rocky Mountain National Park. We got to the shop at opening and had many options to choose from! The staff was super sweet and answered my many questions. We got three different flavors to try and loved them all. The location is a bit out of the way, but there is plenty of parking, and it's so worth a detour," wrote Yelp user Chelsey B.

Learn more about Cinnamon's Bakery here.

CONNECTICUT: Kouign Bakery in Wallingford
Kouign Bakery
Kouign Bakery.

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What customers say: "Nobody does pastries like Kouign! I've worked at multiple coffee shops that have carried their baked goods, and I can never pass up buying them. Insanely delicious, especially the cinnamon buns and croissants," wrote Yelp user Victoria W.

Learn more about Kouign Bakery here.

DELAWARE: The Station in Fenwick Island
The Station
The Station.

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What customers say: "The shareable cinnamon roll (five of us split it before our breakfast came out) is insanely delicious. Great breakfast food and a delicious iced latte. Excellent service, extremely friendly staff, and great ambiance! We loved it," wrote Yelp user Tami L.

Learn more about The Station here.

FLORIDA: Knaus Berry Farm in Miami
Knaus Berry Farm
Knaus Berry Farm.

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What customers say: "The shake was delicious as well as the cinnamon bun. It makes sense this place is so highly recommended and loved by the residents," wrote Yelp user Rob M.

Learn more about Knaus Berry Farm here.

GEORGIA: Atlanta Breakfast Club in Atlanta
Atlanta Breakfast Club
Atlanta Breakfast Club.

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What customers say: "We started with a cinnamon roll that was so light, soft, and tasty, it just melted in my mouth. We knew right away we had made the right choice," wrote Yelp user Alex L.

Learn more about Atlanta Breakfast Club here.

HAWAII: Papi's Ohana in Lahaina
Papi's Ohana
Papi's Ohana.

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What customers say: "Excellent. Can't think of anything they can improve on. Totally worth the wait in line. That cinnamon roll was heaven. Can't wait to go back," wrote Yelp user Nicole G.

Learn more about Papi's Ohana here.

IDAHO: Stanley Baking in Stanley
Stanley Baking Co
Stanley Baking Co.

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What customers say: "We shared a cinnamon roll too and sampled the pies and brownies at dinner at their sister restaurant at the Sawtooth Hotel. Completely worth the calories," wrote Yelp user Lauren Elizabeth C.

Learn more about Stanley Baking here.

ILLINOIS: Ann Sather Restaurant & Catering in Chicago
Ann Sather Restaurant & Catering
Ann Sather Restaurant & Catering.

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What customers say: "The cinnamon rolls definitely lived up to their reputation. They were soft, fresh, and generously topped with icing, making for a delicious treat. After seeing all of the other dishes being served, we'd love to come back for a full meal on a future visit," wrote Yelp user Chelsea M.

Learn more about Ann Sather Restaurant & Catering here.

INDIANA: Ooey Gooey Cinnamon Rolls and Cafe in Nashville
Ooey Gooey Cinnamon Rolls And Cafe
Ooey Gooey Cinnamon Rolls And Cafe.

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What customers say: "This place completely satisfied our cinnamon roll craving! My husband and I split the Maple Bacon Cinnamon Roll, and it was loaded with flavor — sweet, savory, and absolutely indulgent. It was a bit rich for me personally, but my husband was obsessed and would order it again in a heartbeat," wrote Yelp user Sydney T.

Learn more about Ooey Gooey Cinnamon Rolls and Cafe here.

IOWA: Scenic Route Bakery in Des Moines
Scenic Route Bakery
Scenic Route Bakery.

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What customers say: "Best cinnamon rolls around! Doughy and the cream cheese frosting is AMAZING," wrote Yelp user Kaitlyn W.

Learn more about Scenic Route Bakery here.

KANSAS: Dolce Bakery in Prairie Village
Dolce Bakery
Dolce Bakery.

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What customers say: "As for bakery items, we had the orange cinnamon roll and a normal cinnamon roll, and they were good as well. They have a fluffy bread texture and the frosting isn't too sweet," wrote Yelp user Rubyanne M.

Learn more about Dolce Bakery here.

KENTUCKY: DV8 Kitchen in Lexington
DV8 Kitchen
DV8 Kitchen.

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What customers say: "A fun, quirky little cafe. Staff is super friendly and helpful. The breakfast sandwiches were excellent, but the cinnamon roll was LIFE CHANGING! Definitely worth heading to this gem," wrote Yelp user Kathryn C.

Learn more about DV8 Kitchen here.

LOUISIANA: Levee Baking Co. in New Orleans
Levee Baking Co.
Levee Baking Co.

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What customers say: "From the biscuit sandwich to the rye brownie to the cinnamon roll to the lemon almond danish, each pastry was perfection," wrote Yelp user Lora P.

Learn more about Levee Baking Co. here.

MAINE: Scratch Baking Company in South Portland
Scratch Baking Company
Scratch Baking Company.

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What customers say: "The pastries, especially the cinnamon rolls, are just the right amount of sweet. It's takeout-only, but the staff is friendly, and the service is quick. Get there early — things sell out fast," wrote Yelp user Casey J.

Learn more about Scratch Baking Company here.

MARYLAND: Blue Moon Cafe in Baltimore
Blue Moon Cafe
Blue Moon Cafe.

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What customers say: "We started with the cinnamon roll, which was delicious and different. Soft in the middle, but the outer edges were more like a crispy biscuit," wrote Yelp user Nicole E.

Learn more about Blue Moon Cafe here.

MASSACHUSETTS: Yolqueria in Provincetown
Yolqueria
Yolqueria.

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What customers say: "Do not sleep on that cinnamon roll. Die and go to an icy heaven with all that icing and cinnamon flavor heated up and shareable for two," wrote Yelp user Eric H.

Learn more about Yolqueria here.

MICHIGAN: Morning Star Cafe in Grand Haven
Morning Star Cafe
Morning Star Cafe.

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What customers say: "Absolutely fantastic breakfast spot. We waited for about 15 minutes at 8 a.m. (I thought we would be early, but I guess not lol). We started off with coffee and a cinnamon roll. The coffee was great, and the cinnamon roll was amazing, so gooey, warm, and the frosting was spot on," wrote Yelp user Jill B.

Learn more about Morning Star Cafe here.

MINNESOTA: Isles Bun & Coffee in Minneapolis
Isles Bun & Coffee
Isles Bun & Coffee.

Alison W./Yelp

What customers say: "The cinnamon bun was massive with tons of very sweet icing. People say the puppy tail is a better ratio, which is true, but even as an icing girlie, something about the cinnamon roll hit different. It was decadent, rich, and almost overpoweringly sweet," wrote Yelp user Lori J.

Learn more about Isles Bun & Coffee here.

MISSISSIPPI: Blue Dog Bistro in Ocean Springs
Blue Dog Bistro
Blue Dog Bistro.

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What customers say: "The food was outstanding. The cinnamon roll skillet is listed as a 'small plate,' but it is massive and perfect for sharing…Honestly, everything we tried was so, so, so good," wrote Yelp user Caty S.

Learn more about Blue Dog Bistro here.

MISSOURI: Russell's on Macklind in Saint Louis
Russell's on Macklind
Russell's on Macklind.

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What customers say: "After reading the reviews, I had to come here on a trip to St. Louis. And now I understand why people love this place. The brunch is amazing, and the biscuits and cinnamon roll were two highlights. And I had to get a gooey butter cake to go, which was incredible," wrote Yelp user Jim B.

Learn more about Russell's on Macklind here.

MONTANA: Stella's Kitchen & Bakery in Billings
Stella's Kitchen & Bakery
Stella's Kitchen & Bakery.

Chris S./Yelp

What customers say: "Heaven in a cinnamon bun. They are HUGE, fresh, and oh-so-tasty. So are all the other desserts and pastries I tried, as well as the entrées. Terrific value, friendly service, and a wonderful place to relax and enjoy," wrote Yelp user Jim G.

Learn more about Stella's Kitchen & Bakery here.

NEBRASKA: Hardy Coffee in Omaha
Hardy Coffee
Hardy Coffee.

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What customers say: "Be sure to try the cinnamon rolls and scones, which are homemade. They also make their own syrups, some of which rotate seasonally," wrote Yelp user Stephanie A.

Learn more about Hardy Coffee here.

NEVADA: Eggscellent in Las Vegas
Eggscellent
Eggscellent.

Abigail P./Yelp

What customers say: "Location was clean and everyone was friendly! Food came out fast and was great! I would recommend the cinnamon roll because it came out fast and was nice and hot," wrote Yelp user Angel H.

Learn more about Eggscellent here.

NEW HAMPSHIRE: Elephantine Bakery in Portsmouth
Elephantine Bakery
Elephantine Bakery.

Ann M./Yelp

What customers say: "I ordered the cinnamon roll and the rosemary focaccia bread. Both were amazing! The cinnamon roll was light and fluffy. I'm not the biggest fan of cream cheese frosting, but it wasn't bad and didn't take away from it at all," wrote Yelp user Samantha A.

Learn more about Elephantine Bakery here.

NEW JERSEY: The Hive in Hoboken
The Hive
The Hive.

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What customers say: "Probably most famously known for their ooey gooey cinnamon buns (that are so coveted a line forms around the block on weekends), but The Hive also serves up great coffee, a cozy space, and a very kid-friendly vibe," wrote Yelp user Katarina L.

Learn more about The Hive here.

NEW MEXICO: Pantry Restaurant in Santa Fe
Pantry Restaurant
Pantry Restaurant.

Georgette F./Yelp

What customers say: "Our first stop in Albuquerque...if they have been around since the 40s, you know the food must be good. We tried the breakfast burrito, which is a definite 10 out of 10, and the chicken quesadilla, which was also great. The guacamole was really good, too. Got a cinnamon roll to go that took up the size of the to-go box. OMG so yummy," wrote Yelp user Erin G.

Learn more about Pantry Restaurant here.

NEW YORK: Hani's Bakery in New York
Hani's Bakery
Hani's Bakery.

Joey N./Yelp

What customers say: "I picked up some of their most popular items, including the triple chocolate chunk cookie, a cinnamon bun, and the honey cake. All three were fantastic," wrote Yelp user Sein S.

Learn more about Hani's Bakery here.

NORTH CAROLINA: Louie and Honey's Kitchen in Winston-Salem
Louie and Honey's Kitchen
Louie and Honey's Kitchen.

Lindsay B./Yelp

What customers say: "It's a bold statement to say I just ate the best cinnamon roll in North Carolina, but honestly... I think I did.
Louie and Honey's Kitchen is flat-out amazing. From the moment you walk in, the vibe is cool and welcoming, with plenty of comfortable seating both indoors and out. The staff was friendly, attentive, and genuinely welcoming. And the baked goods? There were so many incredible-looking options that I already know we'll have to come back and work our way through the menu," wrote Yelp user Lee S.

Learn more about Louie and Honey's Kitchen here.

NORTH DAKOTA: Country Rose Cafe in Dickinson
Country Rose Cafe
Country Rose Cafe.

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What customers say: "Stopped here for a great breakfast on our way out of Medora. They have really good caramel cinnamon rolls. Be sure to try them. The staff is really nice, and it was nice and clean. Had a kind of local favorite feel to it," wrote Yelp user Nancy S.

Learn more about Country Rose Cafe here.

OHIO: Brown Bear Bakery in Cincinnati
Brown Bear Bakery
Brown Bear Bakery.

Monica J./Yelp

What customers say: "This place is fantastic. The staff is friendly and warm. They know the products and can answer any questions you have. It's a tight space, so it's best to be mindful of the space and courteous of others. Otherwise, it's a cute little place on a cute street making DELICIOUS pastries. The cinnamon roll had a tangy cream cheese icing with orange zest. It may be the most balanced pastry I've eaten this year," wrote Yelp user Kryssie H.

Learn more about Brown Bear Bakery here.

OKLAHOMA: Harvey Bakery & Kitchen in Oklahoma City
Harvey Bakery & Kitchen
Harvey Bakery & Kitchen.

Abigail C./Yelp

What customers say: "I just walked in randomly to pick up some baked goods. I hadn't been before. I grabbed the Harvey cinnamon rolls, and they were the best cinnamon rolls I've ever had! Also, the Gruyère scones were delicious," wrote Yelp user Crystal W.

Learn more about Harvey Bakery & Kitchen here.

OREGON: Screen Door Eastside in Portland
Screen Door Eastside
Screen Door Eastside.

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What customers say: "My go-to is a mixed spread of sweet and savory bites. Got the cinnamon roll for the first time, and it was divine. They have interesting seasonal offerings too, so don't forget to review those while perusing the menu," wrote Yelp user Tiffany V.

Learn more about Screen Door Eastside here.

PENNSYLVANIA: Oram's Donut Shop in Beaver Falls
Oram's Donut Shop
Oram's Donut Shop.

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What customers say: "I really enjoyed the cinnamon rolls. They are not ooey gooey with frosting like typical cinnamon rolls; they're closer to a monkey bread texture, and I like that about them. Not as messy to eat and just as addictive," wrote Yelp user Ainsley E.

Learn more about Oram's Donut Shop here.

RHODE ISLAND: The Village Haven in Forestdale
The Village Haven
The Village Haven.

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What customers say: "The meal comes with dinner rolls, their (legendary) cinnamon buns, fresh salad, pasta with sauce, crispy french fries, and of course the juicy chicken," wrote Yelp user Rebecca H.

Learn more about The Village Haven here.

SOUTH CAROLINA: The Devine Cinnamon Roll Deli in Columbia
The Devine Cinnamon Roll Deli
The Devine Cinnamon Roll Deli.

Allie G./Yelp

What customers say: "The banana foster [cinnamon roll] is outstanding, but can't go wrong with a classic cinnamon roll. Pay attention to their grits of the day as it changes," wrote Yelp user Jerrin H.

Learn more about The Devine Cinnamon Roll Deli here.

SOUTH DAKOTA: Baker's Bakery & Cafe in Custer
Baker's Bakery & Cafe
Baker's Bakery & Cafe.

Tracie D./Yelp

What customers say: "I got a cinnamon bun to go. It was huge and delicious. I also got a scrambled egg and bacon on a fresh bun. It was great also," wrote Yelp user Beverly M.

Learn more about Baker's Bakery & Cafe here.

TENNESSEE: Crockett's 1875 Breakfast Camp in Gatlinburg
Crockett's 1875 Breakfast Camp
Crockett's 1875 Breakfast Camp.

Lisa L./Yelp

What customers say: "Yummy! The fried cinnamon roll was very good. I had the hash, and it was great. My daughter had the pot roast Benedict, and it might be the best breakfast I've ever tasted. Five stars," wrote Yelp user Lee H.

Learn more about Crockett's 1875 Breakfast Camp here.

TEXAS: Cranky Granny's Sweet Rolls in Pflugerville
Cranky Granny's Sweet Rolls
Cranky Granny's Sweet Rolls.

Kell J./Yelp

What customers say: "I was worried that the cinnamon roll quality would be subpar due to being covered with the toppings, but I was wrong. The cinnamon itself was fresh and soft and probably delish on its own. I recommend checking out this place," wrote Yelp user Tia T.

Learn more about Cranky Granny's Sweet Rolls here.

UTAH: River Rock Roasting Co in La Verkin
River Rock Roasting Co
River Rock Roasting Co.

Bao N./Yelp

What customers say: "The best food for any time of the day. Very quick, coffee is great. The morning line was insane, but they cleared it quickly. Pricing is beyond reasonable. One thing — never leave without a cinnamon roll," wrote Yelp user Christina S.

Learn more about River Rock Roasting Co here.

VERMONT: Sticky Fingers Bakery in West Dover
Sticky Fingers Bakery
Sticky Fingers Bakery.

Kathleen S./Yelp

What customers say: "We got the Danish, a loaf of sourdough, some coffee, and cinnamon rolls. Everything was really good, but the cinnamon rolls were exceptional! Great little bakery," wrote Yelp user Yuval J.

Learn more about Sticky Fingers Bakery here.

VIRGINIA: The Bee & the Biscuit in Virginia Beach
The Bee & the Biscuit
The Bee & the Biscuit.

Pravash M./Yelp

What customers say: "The wait can be very long (we waited 90 minutes on a Sunday morning), but it is worth it because the food is AMAZING! We had the latte flight, cowboy Benedict, and the cinnamon roll. Everything was delicious," wrote Yelp user Leah O.

Learn more about The Bee & the Biscuit here.

WASHINGTON: The Flour Box in Seattle
The Flour Box
The Flour Box.

Nanami T./Yelp

What customers say: "Getting in line an hour before opening for a good chance of locking down a box [of doughnuts] and their equally delicious cinnamon roll. Flour Box usually sells out around noon," wrote Yelp user Trung V.

Learn more about The Flour Box here.

WEST VIRGINIA: Wardensville Garden Market in Wardensville
Wardensville Garden Market
Wardensville Garden Market.

Wardensville Garden Market/Yelp

What customers say: "When I walked inside, I was impressed by how cute this little bakery was set up. Then I had to try something from here, and I got a cinnamon roll. The cinnamon roll was so good! If you get the chance, I would definitely recommend stopping in and checking this place out," wrote Yelp user Alexa A.

Learn more about Wardensville Garden Market here.

WISCONSIN: Franks Diner in Kenosha
Franks Diner
Franks Diner.

John O./Yelp

What customers say: "Franks Diner was awesome and such a fun experience. We went for breakfast. There was a 40-minute wait on a Saturday morning, so we walked part of the farmers market, which was a perfect spot and just enough time. I had their Bloody Mary and veggie omelet with a side of bacon, and we split a cinnamon roll. I recommend all of it. The booths on the train car are comfy, and it's just a fun restaurant setting. The staff was fun and attentive. I'd give 10 stars. Highly recommend," wrote Yelp user Ashley H.

Learn more about Franks Diner here.

WYOMING: J's Prairie Rose in Laramie
J's Prairie Rose
J's Prairie Rose.

H D./Yelp

What customers say: "For a Friday mid-morning, they were still hopping and yet greeted us the moment we walked in. We were directed to a table and had hot coffee almost as quickly as we ordered it! The cinnamon roll was beautiful, but even better, it tasted better than it looked. Warm, fragrant with cinnamon. It melted in our mouths. It's a friendly step back in time with the counters and the conversations. When in Laramie, don't miss it," wrote Yelp user Rebekah A.

Learn more about J's Prairie Rose here.

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The states with the fewest and most data centers, ranked

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An Amazon Web Services data center under construction in Sterling, Virginia. Virginia has the highest number of data centers of any state.

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  • The AI boom is accelerating data center development across the US.
  • Even states with few data centers are attracting major hyperscale projects.
  • Here's how all 50 US states rank by their number of operational data centers.

The data center business is booming in the US, and some states are feeling it more than others.

Data centers, which house the computing machines that power digital services, have been around for decades. However, the amount of computing power required to fuel the AI boom has accelerated their development and brought the industry into the mainstream.

This ranking was compiled by analyzing data from Data Center Map, an industry source that maps data center locations around the world. It shows a snapshot of its US database as of October 2026. Business Insider limited this ranking to fully operational data centers.

Data Center Map compiles its data from multiple sources and mainly tracks cloud and colocation service providers. Each data center it tracks has to have an initial capacity of at least 10 cabinets. While some states have hyperscale AI data centers, others have relatively small operations.

Firstly, data center operators and service providers add their own listings to market themselves. Data Center Map also monitors external databases and manually identifies any missing operators. It also handles requests from users who identify missing or outdated listings.

There is no federal requirement for data centers to register in a central database, so the figures should not be interpreted as a complete census of every data center in the country. Data Center Map also says it has a "more limited coverage on enterprise and government data centers."

Last year, Business Insider created its own US data centers map, which included estimated power usage, as part of an investigation into the industry.

Here are the states with the most operational data centers, ranked from least to most.

50. Vermont
Aerial view of a small town with a white church steeple, forested hills, and mountains under a cloudy sky.
Stowe, Vermont.

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Number of operational data centers: 3

Vermont's three operational data centers are located in Stowe, South Burlington, and Williston. The state has a limited electrical grid, according to the Vermont Natural Resources Council.

49. Alaska
Aerial view of downtown Anchorage with residential neighborhoods, high-rise buildings, green parkland, and Cook Inlet waterfront.
Anchorage, Alaska.

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Number of operational data centers: 4

Half of Alaska's operational data centers are located in Anchorage. The University of Alaska Fairbanks said that the high cost of electricity and network connections are some of the challenges for data center buildout in the state.

48. South Dakota
Waterfalls cascade over rocky ledges beside a stone-and-wood structure under a partly cloudy sky.
Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

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Number of operational data centers: 5

Most of South Dakota's data centers are in Sioux Falls. Lawmakers in South Dakota rejected proposals for industry tax incentives in 2026 while enacting new restrictions on electricity and water use, according to the South Dakota Searchlight.

46. Maine (tie)
Green steel truss bridge spans a calm river beside rocky banks, vegetation, and red brick industrial buildings.
Brunswick, Maine.

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Number of operational data centers: 6

Maine has data centers in Portland, Brunswick, and Bangor.

Maine's Gov. Janet Mills signed an order in April to establish a data center advisory council to advise on large-scale data center development.

46. Delaware (tie)
Wilmington, Delaware.
Wilmington, Delaware.

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Number of operational data centers: 6

Half of the data centers in Delaware are located in Wilmington.

Delaware Gov. Matt Meyer signed legislation in August requiring data centers to generate their own energy and cover infrastructure costs, WHYY reported.

44. West Virginia (tie)
Steel arch bridge spans a river beside a downtown skyline at dusk with reflections on the water.
Charleston, West Virginia.

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Number of operational data centers: 7

West Virginia's data centers are located in South Charleston, Bridgeport, Charleston, Star City, Petersburg, Nitro, and Berkeley Springs.

Having previously lacked the regulatory framework to approve or deny large-scale projects, Gov. Patrick Morrisey announced a data center development plan in August.

44. Rhode Island (tie)
Aerial view of downtown Providence skyline beside the Providence River under a partly cloudy blue sky.
Providence, Rhode Island.

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Number of operational data centers: 7

All of Rhode Island's data centers are located in Providence.

The Providence Journal reported in April that one of the reasons Rhode Island has not been as attractive to data center developers is high energy costs.

42. Montana (tie)
Elevated view of a city skyline with tree-filled neighborhoods and low hills under a cloudy sky.
Billings, Montana.

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Number of operational data centers: 8

The majority of Montana's data centers are located in Billings.

Big Sky Digital Infrastructure is developing a 5,100-acre campus 30 miles north of Billings.

42. Hawaii (tie)
Honolulu waterfront skyline at dusk with Aloha Tower lit beside harbor water and office buildings.
Honolulu, Hawaii.

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Number of operational data centers: 8

Over half of Hawaii's data centers are in Honolulu.

The Honolulu Civil Beat reported that there are currently no hyperscale data centers in Hawaii.

41. Arkansas
Urban park with a winding boardwalk over water, green trees, and a modern skyline beneath cloudy sunlight.
Little Rock, Arkansas.

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Number of operational data centers: 9

The city with the most data centers in Arkansas is Little Rock.

Google announced its first data center in the state, to be located in West Memphis, in 2025, while Avaio is developing a large-scale one near Little Rock.

39. New Hampshire (tie)
Aerial view of a riverfront city with brick mill buildings, downtown towers, highways, and autumn trees.
Manchester, New Hampshire.

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Number of operational data centers: 10

Manchester has three data centers, while the rest are spread across seven different cities.

A proposed data center in Nottingham was withdrawn earlier this year following local opposition, the New Hampshire Bulletin reported.

39. Idaho (tie)
Downtown Boise skyline and the Idaho State Capitol are lit by sunset beneath dramatic storm clouds.
Boise, Idaho.

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Number of operational data centers: 10

Four of Idaho's 10 data centers are located in Boise, followed by three in Coeur d'Alene.

Meta plans to operate a $1.2 billion data center in Kuna, which it broke ground on in 2022.

38. Louisiana
Workers in safety vests walk through a muddy construction site with cranes, barriers, and steel framing in the background.
Construction underway at River Bend, Hut 8's AI data center campus in Saint Francisville, Louisiana.

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Number of operational data centers: 12

The majority of Louisiana's data centers are located in New Orleans and Baton Rouge.

Meta is building its largest-ever data center in Richland Parish, which will house the multi-gigawatt AI cluster Hyperion.

37. North Dakota
Parked cars line a downtown street with historic storefronts, a skyway, and a modern high-rise under blue sky.
Fargo, North Dakota.

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Number of operational data centers: 13

Four of North Dakota's data centers are located in Fargo, followed by three in Ellendale.

There are some large-scale data center projects in the state, such as Applied Digital's 280-megawatt campus near Harwood.

36. Kansas
Terraced concrete spillway and pedestrian bridge overlook a pond in a landscaped park under a clear blue sky.
Lenexa, Kansas.

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Number of operational data centers: 15

Nearly half of Kansas' operational data centers are located in Lenexa, which has seven of the state's 15 facilities.

Kansas is experiencing a surge in plans for large-scale data center development, including one by Dubai-based developer Damac Properties in Edgerton, Kansas, The Wall Street Journal reported.

35. Mississippi
Industrial facility grounds with utility poles, work trucks, and a Southaven water tower behind a large white building.
Work continues on a data center being built by SpaceXAI in Southaven, Mississippi.

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Number of operational data centers: 16

Six of Mississippi's operational data centers are located in Canton.

Amazon announced in April this year that it increased its total planned investment in its Mississippi data centers, including in Canton, to $25 billion.

33. New Mexico (tie)
Desert roadside gate and fence stand before a dry hillside and rugged mountains under a clear blue sky.
Los Lunas, New Mexico.

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Number of operational data centers: 20

Over half of New Mexico's data centers are located in Los Lunas.

Meta opened a data center in Los Lunas in 2019, which it has since expanded.

33. Connecticut (tie)
Elevated view of an urban plaza with leafless trees, surrounding buildings, and an American flag under a cloudy sky.
Stamford, Connecticut.

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Number of operational data centers: 20

Connecticut's 20 operational data centers are spread across multiple cities, with the highest concentration in Stamford.

The Connecticut Mirror reported that lawmakers said the state's high electricity costs make it unattractive to data center developers.

32. Wyoming
Black cattle graze among sagebrush on a grassy hillside beneath a cloudy sky.
Cows graze in the area where the Prometheus Hyperscale Data Center will be built east of Evanston, Wyoming.

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Number of operational data centers: 22

All but two of Wyoming's data centers are located in Cheyenne, with the other two in Casper and Afton.

In 2012, Microsoft built its first data center in Cheyenne and has expanded its footprint there multiple times since.

31. Alabama
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Dusk Over The Downtown Urban City Center of Huntsville Alabama

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Number of operational data centers: 23

Huntsville has the most operational data centers in Alabama.

Meta broke ground on its Huntsville campus in 2018.

30. South Carolina
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Moncks Corner, South Carolina.

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Number of operational data centers: 26

Moncks Corner has the most operational data centers in South Carolina, accounting for 11 of the state's 26 facilities.

Google has three facilities in South Carolina, where it first made its footprint in 2007.

29. Maryland
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Baltimore, Maryland.

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Number of operational data centers: 27

Baltimore has the most operational data centers in Maryland, followed by Frederick.

Amazon is developing a new data center campus in Frederick, Maryland.

28. Kentucky
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Louisville, Kentucky.

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Number of operational data centers: 32

Louisville has the most operational data centers in Kentucky, with 13 of the state's 32 facilities.

Mason County, Kentucky, recently signed a development agreement for a Meta hyperscale data center, as reported by LEX 18.

27. Utah
Fenced industrial buildings sit beyond a dirt road and scrubland under a cloudy mountain skyline.
Meta data center campus complex in Eagle Mountain.

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Number of operational data centers: 35

Salt Lake City has the most operational data centers in Utah, followed by Bluffdale, Eagle Mountain, and West Jordan.

Meta operates a campus in Eagle Mountain, and the National Security Agency operates one located near Bluffdale.

25. Oklahoma (tie)
Aerial view of a large construction site with earthmoving equipment, parked cars, trailers, and cleared land.
Construction of a 500-acre data center in Owasso, Oklahoma.

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Number of operational data centers: 36

Most of Oklahoma's data centers are located in Tulsa, followed by Oklahoma City and Pryor.

Google operates a facility in Pryor and is developing additional locations in the state.

25. Nebraska (tie)
Google logo appears on a white industrial building beside utility structures, poles, grass and a cloudy sky.
Google data center in Papillion, Nebraska.

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Number of operational data centers: 36

Omaha has the most operational data centers in Nebraska, with 11, followed by Papillion and Springfield, each with 8.

Google has campuses in Lincoln, Omaha, and Papillion.

24. Wisconsin
Aerial view of a large industrial campus under construction with retention ponds, roads, and a sunset horizon.
Microsoft's data center project in Mount Pleasant, Wisconsin, on November 13, 2025.

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Number of operational data centers: 41

Wisconsin's 41 data centers are spread across several cities, with Milwaukee and Madison hosting the most.

Microsoft finished building an AI data center in Mount Pleasant in June.

23. Massachusetts
Aerial view of a neighborhood with houses, tree-lined streets, and a large black industrial building.
The Markley Group data center in Lowell.

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Number of operational data centers: 46

Marlborough has the most operational data centers in Massachusetts, with six, followed by Boston with five, and Cambridge and Waltham with four each.

CBS News reported that the biggest, the Markley data center, is in Lowell.

21. Missouri (tie)
Downtown Kansas City skyline rises beyond green parkland and roads in warm evening light.
Kansas City, Missouri.

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Number of operational data centers: 47

Missouri's 47 operational data centers are spread across eight cities, with Kansas City accounting for most of them.

Axios reported in September that most of Missouri's planned data center expansion is concentrated in the Kansas City metropolitan area, citing research by Cleanview.

21. Minnesota (tie)
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Minneapolis, Minnesota.

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Number of operational data centers: 47

Minnesota's 47 data centers are spread across 21 cities, with Minneapolis accounting for 15, followed by Eden Prairie, St. Paul, Shakopee, and Minnetonka.

Google announced earlier this year that it plans to build a data center in Pine Island.

20. Nevada
Aerial view of a large construction site with a partially built structure in a dry hilly desert landscape.
The Tahoe Reno Industrial Center. Several companies are building facilities in an area about 15 miles east of downtown Reno in this development project named the Tahoe Reno Industrial Center including data storage facilities from Switch. Apple is also building a data storage facility nearby in the Reno Technology Park (Photo by David Butow/Corbis via Getty Images)

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Number of operational data centers: 51

More than half of Nevada's data centers are located in Las Vegas.

Switch has plans to expand its Citadel Campus at the Tahoe Reno Industrial Center, which the company says will have gigawatts of power capacity upon completion.

19. Indiana
NEW CARLISLE, INDIANA - OCTOBER 2: In this handout provided by Amazon, a technician works at an Amazon Web Services AI data center in New Carlisle, Indiana on October 2, 2025.
A technician works at an Amazon Web Services AI data center in New Carlisle, Indiana.

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Number of operational data centers: 51

Indiana's 51 operational data centers are spread across 11 cities, with Indianapolis leading and New Carlisle following.

18. Tennessee
Industrial construction site behind a chain-link fence with heavy equipment, trucks, tall towers, and drifting smoke.
Construction at an xAI data center in Memphis on April 25, 2025.

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Number of operational data centers: 53

Nashville has the largest concentration of Tennessee's 53 operational data centers.

Elon Musk's xAI describes its Colossus facility in Memphis as the world's largest AI supercomputer.

16. Michigan (tie)
Aerial view of a large industrial construction site with cranes, white-roofed buildings, and surrounding farmland.
Construction of a data center developed by Related Digital for Oracle and OpenAI in Saline, Michigan.

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Number of operational data centers: 58

Michigan's 58 data centers are spread across 27 cities, with Southfield accounting for the most.

Part of the Stargate Project, Related Digital kicked off construction of a $16 billion data center called "The Barn" in Saline Township in June.

16. Colorado (tie)
Heavy earthmoving machines work on a dirt mound behind a chain-link fence at a construction site.
QTS constructs a data center in Aurora in 2025.

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Number of operational data centers: 58

There are 14 data centers in operation in Denver, followed by 11 in Englewood, 7 in Centennial, and 7 in Colorado Springs.

QTS is expanding its 65-acre data center campus in Aurora, Colorado, Colorado Public Radio reported in July.

15. Iowa
Blue and gray edged facility building at 9100 behind a black security fence under clear sky.
The "Edged Des Moines" data center nears completion in Altoona, Iowa.

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Number of operational data centers: 69

Altoona and West Des Moines are among Iowa's leading data center locations, alongside Council Bluffs and Des Moines.

Google has had a campus in Council Bluffs since 2007, recently invested in its expansion, and has also kicked off a new one in Cedar Rapids.

14. North Carolina
Modern gray building with vertical concrete panels, flags, parked cars, landscaped rocks, trees, and lawn under cloudy sky.
Meta's data center in Forest City, taken in 2010 when it was formerly a Facebook data center.

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Number of operational data centers: 76

Charlotte has 24 data centers, the most in North Carolina, followed by Raleigh, Maiden, and Lenoir.

Apple operates a data center in Maiden, according to The Charlotte Observer. Google and Meta also operate data centers in the state.

12. Pennsylvania (tie)
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An Amazon Web Services construction project in Berwick.

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Number of operational data centers: 78

Pittsburgh and Philadelphia have the largest concentrations of operational data centers in Pennsylvania.

In 2025, Amazon announced plans to invest at least $20 billion in the state to expand its data center operations.

12. New Jersey (tie)
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The Equinix NY5 data center in Secaucus, New Jersey.

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Number of operational data centers: 78

Secaucus and Piscataway are two of New Jersey's main data center hubs, alongside Jersey City.

Equinix operates a 129,436-square-foot data center in Secaucus, known as NY5.

11. Florida
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The HostDime data center in Eatonville, Florida, is north of Orlando.

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Number of operational data centers: 113

Florida's 113 operational data centers are spread across 27 locations, with Miami accounting for the most at 33, followed by Tampa with 20, Jacksonville with 13, and Orlando with nine.

Data center provider HostDime has been based in the state since 2003 and is building a 100,000-square-foot facility in Eatonville.

10. Arizona
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A QTS data center under construction in Phoenix in 2024.

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Number of operational data centers: 114

Phoenix contains 34 of Arizona's data centers, followed by Goodyear with 24, and Chandler with 17.

ABC 15 reported that companies such as Meta, Apple, and Microsoft all have campuses in Arizona.

9. Georgia
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A QTS data center complex in Fayetteville, Georgia, in 2024.

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Number of operational data centers: 123

Atlanta has the largest concentration of operational data centers in Georgia, with 43 facilities, followed by Lithia Springs with 25 and Social Circle with 10.

Google built its first data center in Georgia in 2007, and QTS is has one in Fayetteville.

8. Washington
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The Sabey Data Centers' Seattle Data Center campus in Tukwila, Washington.

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Number of operational data centers: 132

Quincy has the largest concentration of operational data centers in Washington, with 33 facilities, followed by Seattle with 31, Tukwila with 16, and East Wenatchee with 11.

Washington's Department of Ecology says Quincy and Wenatchee are popular spots because they have cheaper, reliable energy.

7. Oregon
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The Facebook Inc. Prineville Data Center stands in Prineville, Oregon, U.S., on Monday, April 28, 2014. The Facebook Prineville Data Center features leading energy-efficient technology, including features such as rainwater reclamation, a solar energy installation for providing electricity to the office areas and reuse of heat created by the servers to heat office space. Photographer: Meg Roussos/Bloomberg via Getty Images

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Number of operational data centers: 141

Hillsboro has the most operational data centers in Oregon, followed by Boardman, and then Umatilla and Prineville.

Oregon is home to Meta and Google's first-ever data centers: Meta built its in Prineville, and Google's The Dalles.

6. Illinois
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A CyrusOne data center in Aurora, Illinois.

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Number of operational data centers: 143

Chicago has the largest concentration of operational data centers in Illinois, with 49 facilities, followed by Elk Grove Village, which has 24. Lombard, Aurora, and DeKalb each have seven.

Companies such as Digital Realty Trust, Microsoft, Meta, and CyrusOne operate in Illinois.

5. New York
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The JPMorgan Chase data center in Orangeburg, New York.

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Number of operational data centers: 149

New York City is home to a large share of the state's operational data centers, with additional concentrations in Buffalo and Albany.

In July, New York was the first state to enact an executive order that imposed a statewide yearlong moratorium on hyperscale AI data centers.

4. Ohio
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The 5C Data Centers CMH01 on October 18, 2026 in Springfield, Ohio.

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Number of operational data centers: 189

Columbus has the largest concentration of operational data centers in Ohio, with Johnstown, Hilliard, and Cleveland also home to significant numbers of facilities.

Intel announced plans in 2022 for a major semiconductor manufacturing facility in New Albany, a suburb in central Ohio known as the "Silicon Heartland," which is already home to data centers operated by Amazon, Google, and Meta, as Business Insider previously reported.

3. California
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The Digital Realty SFO12 Data Center, center in the Rincon Hill neighborhood of San Francisco.

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Number of operational data centers: 285

Santa Clara has the largest concentration of operational data centers in California, with 75 facilities, followed by Los Angeles with 51 and San Jose with 26.

Major operators in Santa Clara include Digital Realty, Equinix, CoreSite, and Vantage Data Centers.

2. Texas
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The Stargate Oracle AI data center under construction on August 26, 2026 in Abilene, Texas.

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Number of operational data centers: 358

Of Texas's 358 operational data centers, 58 are located in Dallas, 42 in Houston, and 39 in San Antonio.

Earlier this year, Business Insider, citing research from Jones Lang LaSalle, reported that Texas is on track to become the largest data center market in the world by 2030.

Texas is home to some of the world's largest planned data center projects, such as Fermi America's Project Matador.

1. Virginia
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An Amazon Web Services data center in Aldie, Virginia.

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Number of operational data centers: 452

Northern Virginia is not only the largest data center market in the US but also in the world. Major operators in the state include Equinix, Digital Realty, Microsoft, Vantage Data Centers, and Amazon.

Ashburn has the largest concentration of operational data centers in Virginia, with 102 facilities, followed by Sterling with 84 and Manassas with 60.

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