The Best Places to Celebrate Thanksgiving in 2025
Plus a few fun (and jaw-dropping) Thanksgiving facts!
Thanksgiving is one of those holidays that brings together family, food, travel, and a whole lot of memories. But it also brings a price tag. Between flights, food, and festive plans, Americans spend hundreds of dollars each year to make the holiday special.
So if you’re already dreaming about where to spend Thanksgiving in 2025—and how to make the most of your time and budget—WalletHub has crunched the numbers for us. They analyzed affordability, travel friendliness, activities, and holiday traditions to figure out the best cities to visit for Thanksgiving next year.
And let me tell you… Texas is showing up this year.
Top 20 Cities for Thanksgiving in 2025
Whether you’re looking for warm weather, great food scenes, or family-friendly fun, here are the places topping the list:
- San Antonio, TX
- Atlanta, GA
- Virginia Beach, VA
- Dallas, TX
- Scottsdale, AZ
- Irving, TX
- Plano, TX
- Louisville, KY
- Las Vegas, NV
- Chesapeake, VA
- Corpus Christi, TX
- Houston, TX
- Tulsa, OK
- Cincinnati, OH
- Washington, DC
- Austin, TX
- San Diego, CA
- Boston, MA
- New York, NY
- Miami, FL
If you’re noticing a pattern… yes, Texas basically planned Thanksgiving for the rest of us.
Thanksgiving by the Numbers (Fun Facts You Can Bring to the Dinner Table!)
- $235 — The average amount a person spends over the five-day Thanksgiving period.
Travel + food + fun = yep, it adds up. - 4,500 calories — The average Thanksgiving meal (not the whole day… just the meal).
That’s about 10 hours on a treadmill. No judgment here. - 45 million turkeys are eaten every Thanksgiving, totaling about $1.2 billion spent on turkeys alone.
- Unfortunately, Thanksgiving also sees around $26 million in residential fire damage each year.
(This is your sign to keep an eye on that deep fryer!) - 71% of people say they try to avoid talking politics at dinner.
Honestly? Relatable.
Planning Your 2025 Thanksgiving Trip
If you’re thinking about traveling for the holiday:
- Book early (prices jump quickly!)
- Look for free community events in the area
- Consider renting a vacation home where you can cook instead of eating out
- And maybe… just maybe… plan a walk before the pie this year 😄
Whether you stay close to home or pack your bags for a new adventure, Thanksgiving is really about connection—sharing stories, slowing down, and remembering what truly matters.
Where are you considering for Thanksgiving next year? 🍁
Tell me—I LOVE hearing travel plans!
