For those of us in the US, November brings about a holiday that’s all about getting together with the ones you love and being grateful for life’s gifts.
Watching the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade each Thanksgiving morning has been a family tradition in the US for nearly 100 years. But seeing the parade in person is a true bucket list item, making NYC one of the most iconic places to go on Thanksgiving.
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Plymouth is where to go for Thanksgiving if you want a look back on the history of our nation. You’ll likely want to head to Plimoth Patuxet Museums on Thanksgiving, as this living history museum immerses you in the story of the first Thanksgiving.
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For more immersive history, Williamsburg is one of the best places to visit during Thanksgiving. This historic town has a litany of festive events each Thanksgiving, which not only celebrate the holiday but also American Indian Heritage Month, which falls each November.
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If you’re looking for Thanksgiving destinations bursting with American history, Philadelphia is a great choice. Philly’s Thanksgiving Day Parade is actually the nation’s first. Plus, it features everyone’s favorite mascot, Gritty, which we think makes Philly’s parade superior to all others.
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For many Americans, Thanksgiving is synonymous with football. It’s been a longstanding tradition for the Detroit Lions and the Dallas Cowboys to host big games on Thanksgiving Day, but we’d argue that AT&T Stadium is where to be as the Cowboys get the evening game.
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