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10 Best Places to Travel in November
This article was originally published in September 2025 and most recently updated on September 21, 2026. November is a month to give thanks, and not just in America. Venice builds a bridge across the ...
Ideal perch for birders during migration season.
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- Cape May Bird ObservatorySightOfficial observatory for birdwatching.
- Cape May Point State ParkNature reserveIdeal perch for birders during migration season.
- Congress HallHotelAmerica's oldest seaside resort, first welcoming guests in 1816.
- Washington Street MallMarketHosts a festive artisan market from late November through early January.
- Elsewhere
- Piazza San MarcoSightVenice, ItalyThe Piazzetta is an extension of the Piazza towards San Marco basin in its southeast corner.
- Nimb HotelHotelCopenhagen, DenmarkWhimsical luxury hotel overlooking Tivoli Gardens.
- Tivoli GardensTheme parkCopenhagen, DenmarkAmusement park with a Christmas market starting November 13.
- La BanchinaCaféCopenhagen, Denmark16-seat restaurant on water's edge with sauna and bathing pier.
- Festa della Madonna della SaluteFestivalVenice, ItalyAnnual festival held November 21, with a temporary bridge across Grand Canal.
- Basilica Santa Maria della SaluteSightVenice, ItalyHuge, wedding cake-like church thanked for ending a plague.
- castradinaRestaurantVenice, ItalyMutton and cabbage stew, default dinner for the Festa della Madonna della Salute.
- Violino d’OroHotelVenice, ItalyPassion project hotel in San Marco neighborhood, two minutes from Piazza San Marco.
- Wine Country ThanksgivingFestivalWillamette Valley, United StatesEvent where tasting rooms offer special events or drop-ins.
- Uva wineshopMarketWest Salem, United StatesWineshop in West Salem where Greywing Cellars wines can be found.
- Chachalu Museum & Cultural CenterMuseumWillamette Valley, United StatesDedicated to foregrounding the stories of local indigenous people.
- Allison Inn & SpaHotelWillamette Valley, United StatesResort with 85 rooms, 35-acre parcel, vineyard views, and a 15,000 sq ft spa.
- Rea’s FarmPlaceWest Cape May, United StatesFamily-owned pick-your-own spot offering kid-friendly activities.
- RefshaleøenQuarterCopenhagen, DenmarkWarehouse district turned hipster hub with winter bathing spots.
- Loy KrathongFestivalBangkok, ThailandThai Festival of Lights on the full moon night of the 12th lunar month.
- Chao PhrayaSightBangkok, ThailandBangkok's main river, becomes a candle-flickering stream during Loy Krathong.
- Yi Peng Sky Lantern FestivalFestivalChiang Mai, ThailandLanna-culture counterpart to Loy Krathong, held November 24–25.
- matari'i i ni'aFestivalPapeete, French PolynesiaSeason of abundance, kicks off November 20, signals arrival of rains.
- Greywing CellarsRestaurantWillamette Valley, United States
- Four Seasons BangkokHotelBangkok, Thailand
