According to AAA, this year a record number of Americans will be traveling over the Thanksgiving holiday and driving remains the most popular mode of travel. This Thanksgiving more than 55 million Americans will journey 50 miles or more away from home, a 2.9% increase over last year.
This year’s top US destinations for Thanksgiving include many popular east coast cities, as well as perennial family-friendly favorites. The most popular destinations this Thanksgiving, based on AAA.com bookings, are:
- Orlando, Florida
- Anaheim, California
- New York City, New York
- Las Vegas, Nevada
- Honolulu, Hawaii
- Fort Lauderdale, Florida
- Tampa, Florida
- Kahului, Maui, Hawaii
- Phoenix, Arizona
- Miami, Florida
Other Popular destinations include:
- San Diego, California
- New Orleans, Louisiana
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Seattle, Washington
- Dallas/Ft. Worth, Texas
- Washington, DC
- San Francisco, California
AAA will rescue thousands of motorists this Thanksgiving AAA expects to rescue more than 360,000 motorists this Thanksgiving, with the primary reasons being dead batteries, flat tires and lockouts. AAA recommends that motorists check the condition of their battery and tires and pack emergency kits in their vehicles before heading out on a holiday getaway. Drivers should have their vehicles inspected by a trusted repair shop, such as one of the nearly 7,000 AAA Approved Auto Repair facilities across North America. Members can download the AAA Mobile app, visit AAA.com or call 1-800-AAA-HELP to request roadside assistance.
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