I live in the New York City area. Best city to visit in the U.S. anytime especially around Christmas and New Years. The atmosphere is amazing during the holidays. But if you really hate crowds then.......
Miami and Orlando are also fun, hip places to visit. The rest of the east coast cities are: meh... DC is popular but i find it overrated. Most places close early unless things have changed since i visited.

Miami and Orlando are also fun, hip places to visit. The rest of the east coast cities are: meh... DC is popular but i find it overrated. Most places close early unless things have changed since i visited.