Unique Holiday Adventures for Thanksgiving

Skip passing the cranberry sauce and take the ho-hum out of this year’s Thanksgiving..try an adventure! Bring some excitement to your favorite Turkey day by traveling across the country to some of our favorite destinations recommended by FlipKey. Whether your in the mood for a historical throwback, skiing, or for simply relaxing by the beach, get ready to start your holiday season by quitting work cold turkey- take a vacation!

Plymouth, Massachusetts

Voyage back in time to the 1600s at the Plymouth Plantation where you can experience living exhibits like the 17^th-Century English Village, Wampanoag Indian Homesite and Mayflower II. When you’re done touring for the day, experience the magnificent Massachusetts shoreline in a Plymouth vacation rental.

Phoenix, Arizona

Experience unique, culturally rich and diverse roots in Arizona, where 21 federally recognized tribes and 250,000 Native Americans call home-over a quarter of Arizona lands are made up of tribal communities! Discover the Apache Trail, the stunning Grand Canyon, or one of Arizona’s beautiful historic reservations. Stay a while in a Phoenix vacation rental!

 

Chicago, IL

At 8:30 am Chicago’s Thanksgiving Parade rolls out the works, featuring giant inflatables, marching bands, dancers, and Santa’s first 2011 appearance! Midwest holiday spirit is about more than just finding ‘Black Friday’ deals..but Chicago offers plenty of great outlet malls if you can’t resist! Finish the weekend off at the Lincoln Park Zoo: This excellent wildlife park is free to visitors and exhibits exotic animals from all over the world. Experience the city in comfort with a Chicago vacation rental.

 

Vail, Colorado

Ski bums and bunnies, the Vail ski season officially kicks off in mid-November, and the slopes are calling! The views are absolutely fantastic, and it will give you a head start on burning off those Thanksgiving carbs with a run down the mountain! Relax after skiing and exploring Vail at a cozy vacation rental!

Kauai, Hawaii

Take a break from the snowy cold of the states, but remember your sunscreen if you’re heading to Hawaii this thanksgiving. Find yourself thankful for pristine beaches and breathtaking landscapes in the Aloha state. Forget the turkey, grab a grass skirt and luau your way to a Hawaiian style pig roast on Thanksgiving day. You’ll never want to leave, so you’d better book a Kauai vacation rental now!

By: Madison Marshall