The Best Thanksgiving Getaways

It might be the understatement of the century to say that Thanksgiving this year will be different. Adjusting our expectations of the holiday is, unfortunately, just one more of the wrenches thrown at us due to COVID-19. Many of us, due to travel restrictions or tightening budgets or high-risk family members, won’t be able to spend the holiday enjoying our favorite traditions with our usual crew of family and friends.

But, that doesn’t mean that all is lost: 2020 might be the perfect year to finally take that Thanksgiving vacation that you’ve always daydreamed about. After all, we’ve certainly spent enough time in our kitchens this year (see: hundreds of fall desserts). And, think about how incredible it would be for someone else to do the holiday cooking, not to mention cleanup.

And now, where to? Luckily, our country offers a Thanksgiving getaway for every type of traveler: from family-friendly east coast road trip ideas, to cheap trips for couples and singles to beautiful locales like Texas Hill Country, to postcard-perfect fall escapes in New England. So, put away Grandma’s pumpkin pie recipe for next year, dust off that suitcase, and put up your out of (home) office. We’ve combed all of the USA to find 15 of the best places to escape to for Thanksgiving.