Places I Most Want to Visit in the U.S.

The lure; the buzz of Greenwich Village, the new park area along the Hudson, the bars and restaurants, the canyons of Wall Street, pizza in Brooklyn, hip hoods like Park Slope and Williamsburg over in Brooklyn.

Nestled in the Bitteroot Valley, surrounded by mountains, Missoula is a captivating college town with an intriguing mix of students, bohemian academics, aging hippies and logging and ranching famllies.

The lures; stunning setting, a seemingly endless list of thrilling restaurants, some of the world's hottest nightlife and the gorgeous Golden Gate Park.

The lures; the cafes and restaurants along Willy and State Streets, the beautiful setting of the city between the lakes, the stately State Capitol and University.

The lures; the vibrant music scene and bohemian reputation that attracts more and more artistic types to this Texan town.

The lures; the astounding red rocks and intriguing rock formations, myriad hiking and mountain biking opportunities.

The lures; the kitschy bars, the neon, the Grand Ol' Opry.

The lures; the accent, the laid back reputation, the Martin Luther King Center.

The lures; the aquarium, the science center, the 22 lakes within the city boundaries.

The lures; Edgartown's white wooden whaling captain's homes, South Beach, the lobster in the restaurants in fishing village Menemsha, the gingerbread houses of Oak Bluffs.