Legendary Places

I want to take my son to some places we have never been.
I want to pretend we are on vacation instead of living here.
The places that would come up if you "researched" a town before you visited.
No limits to area as we will drive wherever we have to.
Any suggestions are welcome

Thanks!

Have you looked at the list of Great Neighborhood Restaurants? Your search should start (and potentially end) there.