Best Places to Visit for Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is an excellent opportunity to break free of cooking duties, while creating new family traditions away from home. Travel alone or bring all your loved ones; these best places for Thanksgiving offer everything from wine tours and beaches to active volcanoes - and more!

The Adirondacks of Northern New York and Vermont offer visitors a breathtaking mountainous getaway filled with both natural beauty and history. Experience its six million acres of wilderness by hiking its trails or visiting Lake Placid Olympic Museum; shop charming villages; or ice skate outdoors year-round in an arena!

Boston may be best known for its baseball team and Gilmore Girls, but it makes for a wonderful Thanksgiving destination. Kickstart your day at B.F. Clyde's Cider Mill before exploring its history at nearby sites such as Museum of Science or other nearby locations.

California's famed wine country offers another ideal location for an enjoyable Thanksgiving, particularly Napa and Sonoma. Enjoy varietals in a town full of museums, gardens, dining establishments and boating opportunities before staying for a delicious Thanksgiving feast with wine-maker-recommended pairings!

Hawaii is always an idyllic vacation spot, but November offers even greater potential thanks to fewer snowbirds and cooler temps. Stay in Waikiki for parades and LOVE Park visits or venture further afield at North Shore for a more authentic experience.