Month: November 2024

Thanksgiving is a time for gratitude, family...and food, lots of it. For many, it’s also a chance to travel, experiencing new places while enjoying the holiday with loved ones. Whether you want a traditional celebration, a unique twist, or just a change of scenery, these five destinations offer something special for Thanksgiving. New York, New York For an unforgettable Thanksgiving, New York City tops the list with it's iconic Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. Dating back to 1924, Macy's employees organized the event, even including live animals from the Central Park Zoo. The parade quickly became a New York City tradition, drawing large crowds and adding giant balloons like Felix the Cat in 1927. Elaborate floats, Broadway performances, and celebrities joined the fun prompting CBS to start televising the parade nationally in 1948. While you can line the streets for a front-row view, many opt for a hotel room along the parade route for added comfort. After the parade, explore New York’s world-class dining scene. Many top-tier restaurants offer Thanksgiving menus, ranging from traditional turkey to international dishes. Here are a few: Nerai, Midtown The Smith, Multiple Locations Hearth, East Village Thanksgiving Day Dinner Cruise Post-feast, you can stroll by the city’s famous holiday window displays or lace up your skates at Rockefeller Center for a quintessential NYC holiday experience. A City Tour is the perfect way to hit all the city's hot spots. NewYork CityPASS will grant admission into the Empire State Building and American Museum of Natural History. Plus choose admission to three more attractions of your choice out of these attractions: Top of the Rock™ Observation Deck, Ferry Access to Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island, 9/11 Memorial & Museum, Circle Line Sightseeing Cruise, Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum, or Guggenheim Museum. Plymouth, Massachusetts Known as "America’s