Discover the best Thanksgiving and November getaways across the U.S.! From serene National Parks like Zion and Death Valley to festive city escapes in New York and San Antonio, explore why November is perfect for mild weather, fewer crowds, and unforgettable adventures.
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The transcription discusses a trend of families traveling for Thanksgiving to reduce stress, opting for nontraditional destinations with better rates and fewer crowds during the shoulder season. It suggests active getaways in national parks with pleasant temperatures, city celebrations like parades and unique local cuisine in places like New Orleans, and cold weather activities in mountain spots. The option of solo travel is also highlighted, with Washington, D.C. being a top city for solo travel and dining. Overall, November offers various possibilities for a customized holiday escape, encouraging the creation of unique traditions without the stress of cooking. Okay, so if just thinking about that huge turkey, all the family dynamics and basically spending the whole weekend stuck inside makes you a bit stressed, then this deep dive is definitely for you. We're looking at how to skip all that and actually create some really unique Thanksgiving memories away from home. Yeah, and you're definitely not alone there. It's becoming a massive trend. Family travel for Thanksgiving is just, well, it's skyrocketing. We're seeing almost one in five U.S. family booking with 10 or more guests, huge multigenerational trips. And or more. Right. And they're looking for space. About 40% of rentals have three plus bedrooms. Oh, and pets. Thanksgiving weekend last year was peak travel time for pets. But the main goal, really, it's about getting value and cutting down on the stress. Hold on. 10 guests. That sounds like a whole different kind of stress, doesn't it? Like trading cooking arguments for, I don't know, massive coordination issues, is it really less stressful? Well, the value part often comes from the timing. And that's kind of our mission today, right? If you aim for these nontraditional spots, you hit the travel shoulder season. That usually means better rates, fewer crowds. So we're unpacking destinations with perfect weather for late fall adventures, giving you some, let's say, compelling alternatives. Okay. I like alternatives. Let's start with active getaways. You mentioned national parks, where November is actually prime time because it's not scorching hot anymore. Exactly. You're dodging those summer extremes. Take Death Valley, California, Nevada, hottest place on earth in summer, right? Basically impossible to do much. But come November, pleasant, daytime temps in the 70s. Okay. See, 70s makes a huge difference. That means you can actually hike, like explore Badwater Basin properly, not just staring at it from an air conditioned car. Real adventure. Precisely. And moving east a bit, Big Bend in Texas, same deal, high 60s, low 70s, perfect for hiking those trails. Like the Lost Mine Trail, it's just comfortable. And then down in Florida, the Everglades, November marks the start of the dry season. Fewer mosquitoes, thank goodness. Fewer mosquitoes is always a win. Always. And you get that sort of cool Florida weather, maybe around 80 degrees Fahrenheit. Still warm, but manageable. All right. So from hiking boots, let's switch to maybe city shoes. Talk about celebrations. Because if you're traveling, you might want a bit of spectacle. Right. We all know Macy's in New York, the Detroit Parade, but you mentioned Philadelphia hosting the oldest Thanksgiving parade since 1920. That's the one. It's got that historical angle. But beyond parades, it's also about trading the usual meal for something uniquely local. Think New Orleans, perfect foodie destination for this. Forget stressing over turkey. How about some amazing Creole seafood gumbo? Or roasted fish? Or that Thanksgiving po' boy I've heard about. Oh, absolutely. The po' boy. French bread just piled high with turkey, dressing, gravy, cranberry sauce. All the flavors. None of the work. And New Orleans does unique stuff, too, like the human horse races in Mid-City. It's fun. It's charitable. It's definitely memorable. Okay. That's a great example. Trading kitchen duty for actual local fun. I like that. And if you want that festive city vibe, but maybe somewhere else warm, San Antonio, Texas. They have that big river parade, right? The day after Thanksgiving. Yeah. The Ford Holiday River Parade and Lighting Ceremony. It's the 44th annual this year, I think. Friday, November 28th for 2025, loads of illuminated floats. Really spectacular. So we've covered warm weather parks, cool city stuff, but what if you actually want the cold? Maybe some early snow action. Good point. November, while early, can actually be a decent shoulder season for mountain spots, too. Really? Skiing in November. Are resorts reliably open by Thanksgiving? Some definitely are. Think places like Keystone or maybe the Breckenridge Nordic Center for snowshoeing. They often aim to open by then. And again, because it's early season, shoulder season, you might find better rates than trying to go during, say, the Christmas rush. Okay. So lots of options, whether you're a big group or maybe not a group at all. We started talking about those huge family trips, but there's the total opposite trend, too, isn't there? Solo travel. Absolutely. The ultimate stress reducer, maybe? Yeah. The data's interesting. Something like half of Americans plan to travel alone at some point. You set your own schedule, eat what you want, do what you want, and apparently Washington, D.C. is rated the top U.S. city right now for solo travel and dining. Yeah. So you don't have to be alone or with 10 relatives if you don't want to be. Right. So it seems like November really is the sweet spot. It's shoulder season, meaning fewer crowds, often better prices. What do you want? Desert warmth, city lights, or even some early snow. It just opens up possibilities for a really customized holiday escape. Exactly. So thinking about these big family groups trying to de-stress and all the solo travelers seeking their own thing, here's the final thought for you. What unique tradition could you start next Thanksgiving? One that guarantees absolutely zero time sweating over a stove but delivers 100% on making real lasting memories.
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