Many ideas for Thanksgiving 2007 - getaways and festivities.
Thanksgiving in the US is celebrated on the fourth Thursday in November, and is a big occasion for family get-togethers: legions of people fly home that weekend to be with their families. (Canadian Thanksgiving, in contrast, is in early October and is much more low-key.)
Thanksgiving in the US also marks the start of the "Holiday Season" that continues to New Year's: Christmas decorations, for example, are up at Disney World for Thanksgiving weekend, and many resorts stage an appearance by Santa as part of their Thanksgiving weekend festivities.
On the next pages you'll find many ideas for Thanksgiving 2007 vacations, starting with the northeast US.
--Thanksgiving 2007 falls on Thursday November 22nd--
Thanksgiving Weekend Getaways
At many family resorts, Thanksgiving weekend includes not only the traditional feast but also a "Light Up" night, where holiday lights go bright; appearances by Santa; and special family activities. Check suggestions in New England, West Virginia, Arizona, more.
Thanksgiving at Country Inns
If the idea of a family-friendly country getaway --where someone else cooks the turkey-- appeals, head to Bedandbreakfast.com, click on Advanced Search; Special Packages; and select from there. Many choices are in the northeast, but you'll find other destinations too.
New England Thanksgiving Planner
About's Web site for New England covers all the bases, including
historic places to visit & special lodgings packages, and
Plymouth Rock.
New York City: Thanksgiving 2007 Macy's Parade
This annual tradition was started in the 1920's by immigrant employees of Macy's department store who wanted a festival. About's Guide for NYC for Visitors tells how to get the best viewing spot for the parade. (For interesting old photos, see
NYCTourist.)
New York City: Thanksgiving - Dinners
Parade-goers will want a turkey feast, afterwards: About's Guide for NYC for Visitors lists many dinners with kids' prices.
New York State: Otesaga Resort Hotel
This grand lakeside hotel is walking distance from historic Cooperstown. For Thanksgiving, the Otesaga typically has a Weekend Package for two nights including dinners and breakfasts; tour of Cooperstown and tix to National Baseball Hall of Fame, Fenimore Art Museum and 19th century village at The Farmers’ Museum; live entertainment; and family activities throughout the weekend (such as holiday movies, hay rides, tours of Cooperstown, bingo...) A visit from Santa, too.
New York State - Catskills: Villa Roma, Thanksgiving Package
Thanksgiving weekend package usually includes 11 gourmet meals, theme night dinner, kids programs, free lodging and meals for your youngest child up to age 10, and rates below $100/person/night. Activities include kids camp, rock-climbing wall, bowling alleys, horseback riding, paintballing...
Mount Washington Resort, Bretton Woods, NH
This National Historic Landmark property has a harvest feast plus festive weekend: family turkey-trot, flag football, ornament workshop, kids camp, tree-lighting, Storytelling with Santa, gingerbread cookie decorating, and lots more.
Pennsylvania: Nemacolin Woodlands Resort and Spa
This well-regarded resort has lodgings from rustic to elegant, kids' programs, equestrian center, sporting clays, climbing wall, rock-climbing (off-site), kayaking, golf, and more. Special Thanksgiving Holiday Weekend includes Thanksgiving Day Brunch ($65/adults, $32.50/kids, ages 3 and under free) ; Light Up Night Festivities, with hot choc and appearance by Santa, Mrs. Claus, elves, and a chorale. Saturday brings Breakfast with Santa.
continue to lots more Thanksgiving 2007 vacations -- Pennsylvania, DC, Orlando, more
