Honolulu, and the rest of the state of Hawaii, has been ranked No. 1 in the country for general well-being. ... One of the most popular tourist attractions in Honolulu is the Punchbowl, or as tourists know it, the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific.

More than 50 million people visit New York City every year. The five boroughs -- or regions -- of New York have some of the most easily recognized attractions in the world. Visitors on a budget can take a free boat from Manhattan to Staten Island for a great view of the Statue of Liberty and the Manhattan skyline.

Orlando is the “amusement parks capital” of the United States. The most famous amusement park, of course, is Walt Disney World. After the roller coaster rides, you can visit the park’s EPCOT Center. EPCOT (the Experimental Community of Tomorrow) includes places that represent cultures of countries around the world.

The city of Miami, as well as its metropolitan area, is well known for its beaches, such as Miami Beach and South Beach. As a result, the metropolitan area of Miami, including the islands of Miami Beach, are great places for water sports, sunbathing, swimming, or simply building sandcastles.

The city of Tampa, situated on an inlet reaching far into the west coast of Florida, is the economic center of western Florida. Tampa is best known for its tourist attractions, especially Busch Gardens, where families get the thrill of an amusement park and the fun of a zoo all in one place.

Since “Houston” was the first spoken word from the moon, the city of Houston has become known for its space and science contributions, and is the home to NASA's Johnson Space Center. Rated as a global city, Houston has a variety of industries housed in the 4th largest city in the nation (according to 2010 Census).

Denver, Colorado — The Mile High City — is where urban sophistication meets outdoor adventure. Denver is an outdoor city known for its world-class cultural attractions, thriving craft breweries, chef-driven dining and red-hot music scene, all within easy reach of the Rocky Mountains.

With the city located at the base of the Rocky Mountains, and its many trails and parks, Colorado Springs is a popular destination for tourists seeking scenery, rock formations and other unique geological features, like Pikes Peak, Garden of the Gods Park, The Broadmoor Seven Falls, and Cave Of The Winds Mountain Park.

From the palm-lined ocean avenues to Hollywood Hills, Los Angeles impresses visitors. Get a look at how films are made at one of the movie studios, or high-five a famous person’s prints at the TCL Chinese Theater. If you are in LA in late February or early March, you might even get to see all the movie stars in one place on Oscar night.

The most famous San Francisco site is the Golden Gate Bridge. Opened in 1937, it still ranks among the top 10 longest bridge spans in the world. Beyond the bridge, San Francisco has beautiful ocean views and one of the largest Chinatowns in the world. Just a ferry ride away is Alcatraz Island, the former federal prison.

The city is known for its mild year-round climate, natural deep-water harbor, extensive beaches, long association with the United States Navy, and recent emergence as a healthcare and biotechnology development center. San Diego has been called "the birthplace of California".

San Jose is a large city surrounded by rolling hills in Silicon Valley, a major technology hub in California's Bay Area. Architectural landmarks, from the 1883 Italianate-style Oddfellows building to Spanish Colonial Revival structures, make up the downtown historic district. The downtown area is also home to the Tech Museum of Innovation, devoted to the exploration of science and technology.

The friendly city of Portland, in the U.S. Pacific Northwest, offers excellent dining and beautiful nature. Be sure to visit the city’s Japanese Garden, one of the biggest of its kind outside of Japan. Portland also claims to have more breweries than any other city on earth.

For first-time visitors to this historic East Coast city, walk the four-kilometer Freedom Trail. The trail leads visitors to 16 major sites, including the Paul Revere House. Built in the 1680s, it is the oldest structure in downtown Boston. The city is also home to world-class universities like Harvard and MIT.

No city in America packs as many monuments and museums into one area as Washington, DC. From the Thomas Jefferson Memorial to the World War II Memorial, Washington has enough (free!) attractions to keep you busy for several weeks. In the spring, the cherry blossoms around the Tidal Basin draw millions of visitors from around the world.

Visitors to the West Coast city of Seattle will find the iconic Space Needle, the world’s first Starbucks, and Pike Place Market, one of the oldest and most famous farmers markets in the country. The Space Needle was built in 1962 for the World’s Fair. Riding up to the top provides views of the nearby mountains.

Minneapolis is the most populous city in Minnesota, and is known for high-rise office buildings and a vibrant nightlife. St. Paul, the state's capital, has a historic feel with a focus on classic architecture, neighborhoods and traditions.

The desert city of Las Vegas is known around the world for its casinos and bright lights. Visitors stay at world-class hotels, eat at top chefs’ restaurants, and usually see a spectacular show or concert.

Greater Phoenix is home to nearly 200 golf courses. Greater Phoenix consistently ranks among the nation's top cities in the number of Five Diamond and Four Diamond and Five Star and Four Star resorts. More than 22 million people visit metropolitan Phoenix each year. More than 44 million people visit Arizona each year.

Vancouver is where the ocean meets the mountains. Aside from spectacular natural beauty, this British Columbia coastal metropolis has a relaxed charm that makes it one of the most popular Canadian cities to visit. Vancouver is also a gateway to all sorts of nearby adventures, including Whistler/Blackcomb ski resort, and numerous islands off the coast. The city also acts as a port stop for cruise ships that are most often headed to Alaska.The city is less than three hours from Seattle and boasts an exceptional public transportation system that can take visitors from the Vancouver International Airport to downtown in about twenty minutes. Vancouver is famous for its fresh, local seafood, especially its salmon. Pacific Northwest salmon—including BC salmon—is shipped to every part of the world, but it's best when you can enjoy it here, fresh off the boat. Local halibut, Canadian sablefish, and BC Spot Prawns are also deliciously popular in Vancouver.

Montreal is North America's number one host city for international events. Montreal is home to the famous Cirque de Soleil and hosted the Summer Olympics in 1976. Montreal also played host to Expo 67, considered to be the most successful world's fair in the 20th Century.

Qatar is classified by the UN as a country of very high human development and is widely regarded as the most advanced Arab state for human development. Qatar is a high-income economy, backed by the world's third-largest natural gas reserves and oil reserves.

Singapore is a wealthy city state in south-east Asia. Once a British colonial trading post, today it is a thriving global financial hub and described as one of Asia's economic "tigers". It is also renowned for its conservatism and strict local laws and the country prides itself on its stability and security.