Boston has everything lorimt said above, plus tons of really nice areas to walk around in - with good restaurants and small retail, like Harvard Square and Coolidge Corner. It also has solid public transportation options - maybe not as a good as NY or DC, but better than pretty much anything on the West Coast.

Lots of swing dancing in the area - don't remember if either of you were into MOBs back at Mudd. Also, we have sports teams who win occasionally, in case that makes a difference to you.