If you’re looking to get away from home during the Thanksgiving Holidays and celebrate with festivals, parades and events, then you have many options! Surely you’ve heard of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade in New York City, which is one of the most spectacular Thanksgiving celebrations you could possibly attend.
Yet, if dealing with crowds and freezing your butt off isn’t exactly your idea of a pious, low-stress Thanksgiving weekend, then there are many other American cities that offer more viable alternatives to entertain you and your family, and sometimes at steep discounts.
Chicago, Illinois is home to another big Thanksgiving Day parade, the McDonald’s Parade, which has been around since 1934 and attracts nearly 400,000 people to the streets and another 1.5 million people tuning in.
North Michigan Avenue is quite a sight to behold at the “Magnificent Mile Lights Festival” on November 17th, which dazzles the eyes with more than 1 million lights to signify the beginning of the holiday season. There are tons of restaurants serving Thanksgiving dinner so your holidays and traditions can remain in tact, even if you are far away from home.
Europe is another option for holidays and works well for Thanksgiving travel too. You can take advantage of deep discounts this time of year, since most American travelers remain state-side. Sure, the weather will be a bit brisk, but you may warm up to the idea of spending six days (including air + hotel) in Paris for just $399/person through www.gate1travel.com!
Stovetop stuffing and canned cranberries can be a real drag for some families who go through the motions each year, without all of the gratification. Instead, you can choose your own destiny and take advantage of great off-peak travel deals to explore the rest of the world. This year, let someone else do the cooking!
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