Untraditional Turkey Day Destinationsby Michele Cheplic | More from this Blogger 04 Nov 2007 10:05 PM If you are tired of spending Thanksgiving passing the potatoes to your pea-throwing younger cousins; horrified at the thought of having to share a sofa bed with your aunt's drooling Dalmatian or can't hack having the Turkey Day football game once again interrupted by a family sing-along, then you might consider the following options: FLORIDA Residents in St. Augustine, Florida celebrate Thanksgiving in September to commemorate a feast held more than 440 years ago between Spanish colonial settlers and native Timucuan Indians. But, local restaurants roll out the red carpet in November for visitors who want to dig into traditional Thanksgiving fare and sample dishes that incorporate local seafood and Spanish influences. One of the area's most popular oceanfront eateries--the Reef of St. Augustine---is offering a Thanksgiving menu that will not only feature turkey, ham and stuffing, but also Minorcan clam chowder, a regional specialty that has a tomato broth and peppers; oysters and shrimp; Spanish salads and paella-style casserole. If you are traveling with kids you might consider joining thousands of other families for a Thanksgiving feast at Walt Disney World. The park serves up more than 100,000 pounds of turkey during the month of November. You can choose from an elaborate sit down Thanksgiving meal at one of the park's upscale restaurants or order up a turkey drumstick at one of Disney's other casual eateries. If you really want to go rustic this Thanksgiving you could join a group of about 20 other families at Walt Disney World Resort's Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground. For more than 30 years, a devoted group of Mickey-loving clans have been erecting a village of tepees at the campground and cooking several dozen turkeys in big open pits. CALIFORNIA If you are looking for a cool spot to enjoy turkey and tunes head out to the annual San Diego Thanksgiving Dixieland Jazz Festivale. This year the event features two-dozen Dixie Land bands and a ton of open space to dine on all the drumsticks you can eat. If you rather eat your bird on the rails, consider traveling to California's Napa Valley where you can spend Thanksgiving Day aboard the Napa Valley wine train, which offers lunch and dinner excursions featuring a traditional Turkey Day spread. Related Articles: Unique Thanksgiving Travel Destinations New York's Most Popular Seasonal Activities Holiday Travel: Saving Money On The Way To Grandma's House-Part 3 Holiday Travel: How To Save Money On The Way To Grandma's House--Part 2 Holiday Travel: How To Save Money On The Way To Grandma's House Holiday Travel: 10 Ways To Stay Healthy On Vacation Holiday Travel: 10 Ways To Save Time At The Airport Holiday Travel: Tips To Consider Before You Hit The Highway Holiday Travel: 10 Hotel Safety Tips Holiday Travel---The Escape Plan Holiday Travel: Dollars and Sense Learn more about Michele Cheplic  Michele Cheplic was born and raised in Hilo, Hawaii, but now lives in Wisconsin. Michele graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a degree in Journalism. Relevanttravel tags User Comments No comments on this article yet. Be the first to comment! Community Tags california, florida, seasonal travel, Travel, Thanksgiving Discuss this article
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