Originally Posted by
Spectral
It really depends on what you're looking for. Maybe you could provide a bit more info about what you like?
New York fits pretty much any bill. By any measure, it's one of the five or so most spectacular cities in the world. The thing is, the US has so many different types of places, that it depends what you want to experience. New Orleans would be another one I'd recommend, there's just so much amazing stuff there, friendly people, and other travelers to meet. Washington, DC is worth visiting for architecture and history. Chicago has its fine points.
But really... New York is awfully damned cool.