Read the descriptions of each city below. You will select your top 3 for your project and record it on your sheet.
1. New York City
The Big Apple is a must-see for anyone. From Times Square and Rockefeller center to the Metropolitan Museum of Art and Broadway, the city that never sleeps has attractions and excitement 24-7. Hotels prices range from just over $100 for a two-star hotel to over $200 for a four to five-star hotel in or near Times Square. Visit The Official Guide to New York City for more information.
2. Orlando, Florida
Home of the Magic Kingdom, Orlando Florida is a great vacation spot. Visit SeaWorld or Universal Studios or one of the many Disney theme parks. Sunny Orlando has lots of fun and exciting adventures for the whole family! Hotels prices range from under $100 for two and three-star hotel to close to $300 plus for a five-star hotel such as the Ritz Carlton, Orlando. Go to Visit Orlando for more information.
3. Los Angeles, California
Beverly Hills, the Hollywood Bowl and the Walk-of-Fame are just a few of the attractions of California’s most famous city. Take a walk along Venice Beach or stroll the shopping on Rodeo Drive. Want to see where your favorite celebrities live? There are plenty of bus tours to show you who lives underneath the Hollywood sign! Hotels prices range from under $100 for a two-star hotel to over $200 for a five-star hotel such as The London West Hollywood. Visit Discover Los Angeles for more information.
4. Washington, D.C.
The Smithsonian Institution National Museum of Natural History (dinosaurs galore), White House, many war museums, and National Air and Space Museum (lunar rockets) are obvious stops on the National Mall. Don't miss the National Museum of American History, either. You can see Dorothy's ruby slippers and Harry Potter's Hogwarts robe. Also, the free National Zoo -- with its 2,000 animals, including pandas -- is well worth the hike. Hotels prices range from under $100 for a two-star hotel to over $200 for a five-star hotel. Visit Washington DC for more information.
5. Grand Canyon, Arizona
Unique combinations of geologic color and erosional forms decorate a canyon that is 277 river miles (446km) long, up to 18 miles (29km) wide, and a mile (1.6km) deep. The Grand Canyon will overwhelm your senses through its immense size. You can also enjoy hikes, rafting down the river, visiting museums, and take a trip on the Grand Canyon Railway. You can stay at a lodge inside the park or nearby. Visit Grand Canyon National Park for more information.
6. Anchorage, Alaska
There’s fun for the whole family in beautiful, Anchorage! Visit the country’s largest indoor water park, H2Oasis, dig for dinosaur bones at the Alaska Museum of Natural History or visit with a bear at the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center. Scenic day drives, walking tours, fairs and festivals are all fun, outdoor activities to investigate during your visit to Anchorage. Many hotels and bed and breakfasts can be found for just around $100 per night. Go to Visit Anchorage for more information.
7. Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
Smack in the middle of a 60-mile stretch of beach is the budget-friendly, family-friendly, city of Myrtle Beach. Known to have some of the best body surfing waters around, you can spend all day watching the kids play in the ocean. Don’t miss out on walking the boardwalk and promenade that stretch a mile along the sand with the carnival like atmosphere. Family-friendly hotels with on-site pools, waterslides and so much more make this city one hot spot. Kids will love the bigger amusement and water parks just a short trip away. Be sure to check the average annual temperatures before you book your trip as this destination is best enjoyed in the summer months. For more information, go to Visit Myrtle Beach.
8. Hershey, Pennsylvania
Hershey Pennsylvania, with famous Hershey Park and Chocolate World, is fun for the whole family and chocolate lovers alike! Hershey, PA also boasts Hershey Gardens, the Antique Auto Museum as well as some beautiful golf courses. Hotels prices range from under $50 for a two-star hotel to over $100 for a three to four-star hotel. Visit The Sweetest Place on Earth for more information.
9. San Antonio, Texas
From the beautiful Riverwalk to the Alamo, San Antonio is a mecca of history and nightlife. There’s fun for the whole family, too, with the San Antonio Zoo, Six Flags San Antonio and SeaWorld San Antonio. Hotels prices range from under $100 for a two-star hotel to just under $200 for a five-star hotel such as the JW Marriott, San Antonio. Go to Visit San Antonio for more information.
10. Chicago, Illinois
The world's best food. The world's best museums. Architecture that awes. And enough shopping for days. Find it all in Chicago. With events every weekend, live music and theater every night, and beautiful parks and gardens beckoning every day — spring in Chicago buzzes with energy and excitement all season. Hotels prices range from under $100 for a two-star hotel to just under $200 for a five-star hotel. Visit City Pass Chicago for more information.