Catch colonial fever in the place where it all began. Follow in the steps of our nation’s forefathers along the Freedom Trail and explore historical icons such as the Old State House and the Old North Church. Grab some clam chowder or molasses baked beans at Quincy Market or stop in a charming ristorante in Little Italy. Then catch the “T” to Cambridge to experience the eclectic energy of Harvard Square.

The City that Never Sleeps invites you to catch a show, walk the High Line’s elevated urban oasis or stroll the Brooklyn Bridge. Explore Central Park on bike or marvel at the metropolis from the top of the Empire State Building. Catch a ferry to Lady Liberty and then explore your roots at Ellis Island. Experience great art and architecture at the Guggenheim, stare at the stars at the Hayden Planetarium and pause to reflect on America’s heartache and heroes at the National September 11 Memorial & Museum.

As a mecca of museums and galleries, music halls and historic sites, University Circle is the smart place to start your Cleveland adventures. Lunch in Little Italy, then burn off that pasta by exploring the 70 miles of paved trails in the city’s “Emerald Necklace” network of parks.

From the grandeur of Grant Park’s Buckingham Fountain to iconic museums and skyscrapers, see for yourself why Chicago was once dubbed “Paris on the Prairie.” Engage in retail therapy on the Magnificent Mile or root for the home team, be it the Sox or the Cubbies at famed Wrigley Field. Chicago will satisfy whatever you hunger for, from hot dogs and deep dish to culture and comedy.