Americans relish the Thanksgiving holiday. Thanksgiving Day institutionalized the habit of giving thanks, having first taken place in a new land. In 1776, that land become the United States of America, and since then, the holiday has prompted citizens to recognize all the blessings that enrich their lives. Taking time off of work and school to gather with family for a sumptuous meal and the opportunity to share an extended amount of time together makes the day even more memorable.

Some factors that make a modern-day Thanksgiving particularly enjoyable are when the meal is cost-effective to prepare; when neither the airlines, highway traffic or bad weather impede travel; and where opportunities to volunteer allow for the sharing of goodwill.

Last fall, the website WalletHub quantified Americans’ expectations for gathering together for the Thanksgiving holiday. It analyzed which U.S. cities were best positioned to offer a wonderful experience to families and ranked the 10 best on all these factors and more, including which ones had the most pumpkin patches and were the strongest in maintaining other holiday traditions.

The 10 best cities in which to celebrate Thanksgiving are:

1. San Francisco, Calif.
2. San Jose, Calif.
3. San Diego, Calif.
4. Scottsdale, Ariz.
5. Raleigh, N.C.
6. Atlanta, Ga.
7. Phoenix, Ariz.
8. Las Vegas, Nev.
9. Greensboro, N.C.
10.  Virginia Beach, Va.

Source: https://wallethub.com/edu/best-places-to-go-for-thanksgiving/67603.