The Best U.S. Destinations for Thanksgiving

With Thanksgiving fast approaching, I decided to put together a last minute list of U.S. cities for Thanksgiving travel that really get into the holiday spirit. Have you traveled to any of these destinations? Read more to find out!

Disclosure: This blog post has affiliate links which means if you click and make a purchase I may earn a small commission at NO additional cost to you. These are my own personal suggestions based on products/experiences I love and use. Read the full disclosure here.

Covid-19 Disclaimer

The recommendation for the cities listed are based on my own suggestions. If you decide to take a trip, follow national and state guidelines, and the CDC when traveling. This goes without saying, but make sure you’re of legal drinking age to partake in some of the activities mentioned. Without further ado, let’s get into it!

New York, New York

First up on the list is my hometown NYC. How could I not mention New York which is known for its holiday decorations? The annual Macy’s Day Parade is a must see in NYC. However, if you’d rather watch it on TV or online that is an option as well. If you don’t mind heights you can’t go wrong visiting the Empire State Building; the views alone will make you fall in love with New York (which isn’t hard to do). Or how about a sunset cruise in NY? I LOVE taking a cruise around the city and they’re just as enjoyable in the Fall.

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Greenville, South Carolina

I’ve really enjoyed my time in Greenville, South Carolina. Greenville has an old charm feel, as well as a new school vibe. It is known for Fall for Greenville which happens every October along with various other events throughout the fall season.

After eating all of that delicious (but heavy) Thanksgiving grub, how about trying something active? If you’re feeling adventurous rock climbing may be straight up your alley. This is a great introduction to rock climbing, where you’ll learn all of the basics. If rock climbing isn’t your thing, how about a cocktail tour? I mentioned going on my first wine tour and had a blast, so this would be great as well. It’s the holidays why not have a drink or two? You’ll learn all about Greenville’s culinary scene as well as sample a few different cocktails.

Orlando, Florida

I love Orlando, and I’ve shared my trip here at Universal Studios among other sites I had the opportunity to check out. You can easily feast on a Thanksgiving meal at Disney World, or get into the holiday spirit at Universal Orlando. If you’re looking for a newer theme park-esque experience, I’ve got you covered. How about getting an aerial view of the parks? A helicopter tour would be great, (especially at night) to really get great views and all of the deets on the sights you’re viewing. Love learning and experiencing wildlife? Then an escape to Florida’s wilderness is right up your alley.

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Cape Cod, Massachusetts

Massachusetts is another favorite place of mine to travel and for good reason. Besides visiting family, you can visit Martha’s Vineyard, or Nantucket which are both dreamy and have a plethora of things to do (e.g..; beaches, dining, and shopping). That being said, did you know Thanksgiving originated in Massachusetts? It did! Why not celebrate where the origins of this holiday took place? After celebrating, a challenging (but fun) scavenger hunt would be great to partake in. A big part of Thanksgiving for most is cranberry sauce, well why not learn about jellies and wines during this wine and sauce tasting tour? You’ll also get an etched glass to remember this experience.

Las Vegas, Nevada

I’ve visited Las Vegas in both the summer and winter, and I’ve had a great time in both seasons. You can expect less crowds as the seasons change, and plenty to do! Vegas is pretty much busy all day, but it really gets going at night. Why not see the city come to life and take a Las Vegas Night Tour? You’ll learn all about LV, and you can hop on and off at any time.

Since we’re on the West Coast, why not take a day trip and visit the Grand Canyon? If you’re running short on time, how about something adventurous like ATV riding? Riding ATV’s are extremely fun, but as always just be cautious if you decide to do this experience. There’s no way I could talk about Vegas and not mention seeing a comedy show. Seeing shows in LV, is one of my favorite things to do, and hopefully it will become yours too!

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Final Thoughts

That concludes my list of U.S. travel destinations for Thanksgiving. As always, thank you for reading! Have you been to any of the locations mentioned? Do you like to travel during the holidays, or stay home? Did you learn anything new or have any feedback? Let me know! Please comment below and don’t forget to subscribe here.

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This blog post has affiliate links which means if you click and make a purchase I may earn a small commission at NO additional cost to you. These are my own personal suggestions based on products/experiences I love and use. Read the full disclosure here.

Covid-19 Disclaimer

The recommendation for the cities listed are based on my own suggestions. If you decide to take a trip, follow national and state guidelines, and the CDC when traveling. This goes without saying, but make sure you’re of legal drinking age to partake in some of the activities mentioned. Without further ado, let’s get into it!

Photo Credits

Thank you to Colton Duke for the photo on New York, Jonathan Hanna for the photo on South Carolina, Quick PS for the photo on Florida, Mier Chen for the photo on Massachusetts, and Ken Yam for the photo on Las Vegas. I discovered all of their work from Unsplash.com. I do not own the rights to any of these images. Please check them out and support!

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