By: Daniel Miller | From: Live Now Fox
Thanksgiving is around the corner and while many are preparing their menus and guest lists, others might be considering a getaway for some holiday rest and relaxation.
While there is no shortage of appealing places to choose from, WalletHub shared their list of best travel destinations across the country.
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To collect their findings, the personal finance website compared the most populated cities in the U.S. using five main data benchmarks: Thanksgiving celebrations and traditions, affordability, safety and accessibility, giving thanks, and the Thanksgiving weather forecast.
Top cities for Thanksgiving
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WalletHub assessed the five metrics listed above using 18 key categories, with each benchmark graded on a 100-point scale, with a score of 100 representing optimal conditions for a Thanksgiving celebration.
San Antonio
San Antonio ranks as the top city to visit for Thanksgiving in 2025. The city has a high number of restaurants with nearly 5-star ratings. In its report, WalletHub found that San Antonio is known for making the holiday festive with an array of pumpkin patches and holiday decoration shops in the area.
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And for visitors eager to save a little money when they visit San Antonio, the city offers the third-most affordable Thanksgiving dinners in the nation, complemented by excellent weather with only a 1% chance of rain during the holiday, according to WalletHub.