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1. Taos on Thanksgiving ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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2. Poconos on Thanksgiving ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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3. San Luis Obispo on Thanksgiving

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4. Adirondacks on Thanksgiving

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5. Astoria on Thanksgiving

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6. Athens on Thanksgiving

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7. Austin on Thanksgiving

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8. Boston on Thanksgiving

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9. Denver on Thanksgiving

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10. Durango on Thanksgiving

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11. Galena on Thanksgiving

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12. Jackson Hole on Thanksgiving

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13. Lexington

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14. Mackinac Island on Thanksgiving

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15. Memphis on Thanksgiving

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16. Myrtle Beach on Thanksgiving

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17. Ogunquit on Thanksgiving

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18. Pella

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19. Philadelphia on Thanksgiving

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20. Plymouth on Thanksgiving

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21. Sperryville

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22. Stillwater on Thanksgiving

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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

Thanksgiving means taking some time to appreciate all the blessings you have in your life, so why not give yourself even more to appreciate by planning a weekend getaway? November might not seem like the best month to travel, especially if you don't like the chilly weather, but there are plenty of great places you can go. Regardless of whether you want to spend your Thanksgiving holiday skiing in the mountains or lying on a beach, there's somewhere in the United States that's perfect for you.

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