Mini-vacations in top US cities: New York, Las Vegas or San Francisco

I travel a lot;
I hate having my life
disrupted by routine.
~Caskie Stinnett

I saw a list the other day
of the ten most popular
tourist destinations in the world.
Interestingly, three are right here in the US:
New York, Las Vegas and San Francisco.

Now, we don't gamble much,
but we do like the shows (and the weather!)
in Las Vegas.
Even the 'cheap' ones are pretty good!
When we go, we try to do one or two
'big ticket' events, like Cirque Du Soleil,
then we stretch our travel budget farther
by hitting the smaller productions.

San Francisco is exciting for its history
and for its reputation as an
avant guarde culture and art center.
It's also close to Muir Woods and the giant redwoods.
From Alcatraz to the famed streetcars
(the only moving National Historic Monument!)
'Frisco has something for everyone.
Tour the USS Pampanito, a WWII sub,
anchored on Fisherman's Wharf.

New York City is another 'has-it-all' mecca.
Broadway shows.
Historic neighborhoods.
Shopping!
I've always been fascinated with
Grand Central Station.
And Ellis Island requires a day to soak up the history.
Ed's grandparents came through
that famous immigration center
from Sweden and Denmark.

Any of these exciting cities
would make a great mini-vacation!
So, which would you most like to see?
Or what one do you visit most often?
We'd love to hear your comments …