Take in a Yankee's game, enjoy a concert at Carnegie Hall (carnegiehall.org), watch a Broadway musical, go for a run in Central Park or go for a ride on the Cyclone at Coney Island (coneyislandfunguide.com). New York has a venue or activity to fulfill almost any fantasy. It's no wonder that over 46 million visitors flock to the city each year.
With a host of casinos, bars, clubs and museums, Chicago has something for both the reveler and the intellectual. Amazing Chicago's Funhouse Maze (amazingchicago.com) at Navy Pier is a sensory experience as is The Skydeck (theskydeck.com), formerly known as the Sears Tower.
From nightlife to celebrities, Los Angeles is a one-of-a-kind city. If you're not a Geocacher, Los Angeles provides an extensive outdoor playground so you can get in on the fun. Use your GPS-enabled device to follow coordinates and hunt for prizes referred to as caches. If you're a shopping fanatic, check out Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills or Montana Avenue in Santa Monica.
Washington, D.C. has more clubs, museums and bars than you could possibly fit into a one-week trip. Whether you're an art lover or a fan of hiking, biking or watersports, the nation's capital caters to interests of every kind.
Philadelphia has close to 100 buildings designated as National Historic Landmarks. The city is home to the Philly cheesesteak and abundant with restaurants, sporting venues, parks and shopping centers.
Miami has world-renowned beaches, over 200 nightclubs and a thriving artistic scene. Monkey Jungle (monkeyjungle.com) allows you to interact with monkeys --- humans are caged here and monkeys run wild! --- while a trip to the Everglades National Park (nps.gov) may put you in close proximity to an American crocodile or the West Indian Manatee.
Atlanta offers sports, galleries, theaters, museums, shopping, nightlife and much more. Only in Atlanta can you physically take the Inside CNN Atlanta Studio Tour (cnn.com/tour) or enjoy panoramic views of downtown Atlanta in the revolving SunDial Restaurant Bar & View (sundialrestaurant.com).
With a multitude of wineries, adult entertainment venues and other attractions, San Francisco is by no means lacking in adrenaline-inducing experiences. Golden Gate Helicopters (goldengatehelicopters.com) offers private tours over the San Francisco Bay Area or you can try your hand at Japanese-style communal bathing at Kabuki Springs & Spa (kabukisprings.com). Bathing suits are required.
Dallas is the ninth largest city and fourth largest metropolitan area in the United States. The city boasts engaging architecture, bike trails, parks and lakes as well as more restaurants per-capita than New York City.
Boston is one of America's oldest cities and also home to the major league team, the Boston Red Sox. Whether you're a sports fan, art lover, or outdoor adventurer, Boston has an activity or event to excite your senses.
