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As a visitor from London:
NYC: Superb. Parts of it are very European but don't be deceived, this city is still VERY American. Friendly (at least to British people, get a feeling they have issues with people from certain other parts of the US.) Great shopping, incredible food and extremely lively social scene.
Columbus Ohio: A mixture of shopping malls and Blair Witch style foresty areas. Seems to have a good social scene owing to the Enormous college campus. Not that great for shopping or eating. The place has a sort of generic feel about it. Not exactly overloaded with character.
Miami: A good city but FAR too hot in the summer to be comfortable. Surprisingly easy to get around and more interesting once you get away from the beach - although there are some seriously shady districts that need avoiding. Has a sort of LA-lite feel to it. Good food in areas like Little Havana. Not so good when it comes to shopping.
Orlando: Obviously dominated by Disney World. The place lacks a real soul and seems to be a network of interconnected malls, hotels and chain diners. Seems to have a bit of a crime problem too.
Ft Lauderdale: It doesn't seem to excell in any area but it's OK. Unlike Miami, this really is a place dominated by the beach. I spent a couple of days there and whilst I'm sure it had more to offer than I saw, I didn't feel any great urge to come back and find out.
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