Orginally I was thinking to stay somewhat nearby. But your suggestion of Chicago got me thinking about NYC. I grabbed two flights to EWR on CO for 340/ea and will be staying at the Hyatt Jersey City where we can take the subway into WTC area. Thanks guys do appreciate it!
Next time with a little more lead time I may post a budget and some dates and let some of you try to plan a mini vacation for us. Could be fun or someone could be setting us up to get robbed. Either way its adventure right?! : )