If spending another conventional Thanksgiving dinner at a relative’s home sounds like a bore, why not visit a Thanksgiving destination instead? We’ve rounded up the best Thanksgiving getaways for families in 2021. Don’t forget to book your stay with Best Western Hotels & Resorts, and have a happy Thanksgiving family getaway!
Why not go to the happiest place on Earth for Thanksgiving? Disney World offers extended holiday hours, as well as holiday meals at certain restaurants. If you like celebrating Christmas early, Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party is in full swing at the Magic Kingdom, and visiting Epcot’s International Festival of Holidays is a blast for both kids and adults.
Celebrate the 400th Thanksgiving in America where it first began – Plymouth, MA. “America is amidst an anniversary of national and international significance: the 400th anniversary of the Mayflower voyage, the founding of Plymouth colony, and the historic interaction between the Wampanoag and English peoples,” reports Plymouth tourism. Just 45 minutes outside of Boston, this historic town has a weekend of festivities that includes a parade, performers, exhibits, and family-filled fun only a charming setting like Plymouth can provide.
The world’s largest parade is back! The 95th rendition of Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade includes robust helium balloons, decadent floats, dancers, singers, and of course, Santa Claus. “We are thrilled to welcome back in its full form the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, a world-renowned celebration that ushers in the magic of being in New York City during the holiday season,” said NYC mayor, Bill de Blasio. Skip watching the parade on TV, and go in-person for a public viewing instead.
If your family is super active and fit, hit the slopes in Park City, UT. Park City Mountain opens on November 19, 2021, almost a full week before Thanksgiving. On Thanksgiving Day, try Turkey Yoga or a Turkey Blaster Hike with Basin Recreation. Finally, extend your stay and go to Main Street on December 4, 2021 for the Electric Light Parade to see illuminated cars, bikes, and the Park City neighborhood come together for a spectacular celebration.
If you’re set on a sunny Thanksgiving, look no further than Scottsdale, AZ. Check out ZooLights at the Phoenix Zoo, an impressive display of lights that’s become a holiday favorite for locals and tourists, alike. Hike Camelback Mountain or join in on the Phoenix Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving Day. There’s even a Thanksgiving Dinner Cruise hosted by Lake Pleasant Cruises that’ll be sure to make picture-perfect memories for your Thanksgiving family holiday.