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14 Excellent Escapes for Thanksgiving Weekend

Don’t spend your post-Thanksgiving weekend at home with the leftovers. Skip the soggy stuffing and plan the perfect getaway instead.

By Tom Gambardella

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The Best Fall Foliage Train Rides in the U.S.

The fall foliage train rides worth taking, and the three things that decide whether yours works: which direction to ride, which week your region peaks, and when to book. With live fares on the routes Wanderu sells.

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