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Top 5 Places To Spend Thanksgiving Day in the United States

Nov 11, 2015 06:22 AM EST

Spending the Thanksgiving Day need not be always the same way. For adventure seekers and vacationers, there are lots of good places to spend the holiday in the U.S. There will always be something that is perfect for each one, take a look at the top 5 places to spend the holiday with your loved ones.

1.     New York City

There's no questioning that NYC is the best city to spend the Thanksgiving Day. It is where a visitor and locals gather together to see the stunning Macy's Thanksgiving parade.  A day after the holiday, the city goes on huge sale on Black Friday.

2.     Chicago, Illinois

Chicago, Illinois is the best place to see the annual McDonald's Thanksgiving Parade, and the annual open-air German holiday market, Christkindlmarket Chicago. The lace is also known for their bratwurst, potato pancakes and Gluhwein during Thanksgiving Day. Fun never stops right after the celebration, as kids can still enjoy Zoolights at the Lincoln Park Zoo.

3.     Munich Germany

Munich celebrates Thanksgiving Day in the most extravagant way. It has about 80 markets decorated with beautiful lights and ornaments. Hot Gluhwein is  favorite offer in every market. Munich's butcher Höhenrainer on Viktualienmarkt is the best place to find an organic turkey that costs, about €34, according to Toy Town Germany.

4.     Brussels, Belgium

Brussels, the capital of Belgium and the European Union, turns the city into a fairy tale town every Thanksgiving Day. Find the Winter Wondeland where visitors can see around 240 chalets that sell a lot of products from ornaments, handicrafts, Ferris wheel and more. For visitors, don't skip Rue de l'Étuve/Stoofstraat and Rue du Chêne/Eikstraat that displays a bronze statue, Mannekin-Pis ("little man pee"), Fodors reports.

5.     Gatlinburg, Tennessee

This place is the perfect getaway to celebrate Thanksgiving day for people searching for beautiful sceneries.  It is home to the famous Great Smoky Mountain National Park and a dozens of vacation rentals.  Vacationers will surely enjoy The Great Smoky Thanksgiving Arts & Crafts Show, or try various winter sports in Gatlinburg's snow tubing lane, ice skating rink and nine ski trails, Trips To Discover reports.

Thanksgiving Day is not only about being traditional. It is not just preparing turkey and spending whole day at home. Holidays can be always be unforgettable by choosing to spend it differently and by creating lasting memories. Are you planning to book a tour for the upcoming Thanksgiving Day?