Top US cities to celebrate Thanksgiving 2024: See if yours made the list

Thanksgiving 2024 is nearing, and millions of Americans are likely planning where they will celebrate the holiday.

Whether it's down the road with friends or via airplane to travel with family, turkeys will be carved this year on Nov. 28. 

In honor of the upcoming occasion, WalletHub released a report detailing the destinations that are the best for celebrating the day of gratitude.

Pulling data from the U.S. Census Bureau, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, AmeriCorps and others, WalletHub revealed the top 10 cities to spend the Thanksgiving holiday. 

WalletHub revealed San Diego, California, as the best place to celebrate Thanksgiving this year for various reasons. 

With an extremely high number of restaurants rated at least 4.5 stars and an abundance of pumpkin patches and holiday decoration shops, San Diego ranked high on the list. 

Lupo told Fox News Digital that San Diego has strong "traditions, favorable weather and an abundance of festive attractions such as high-rated restaurants and holiday decoration stores."

The Southern California city also has a 1% chance of precipitation forecasted on Thanksgiving, according to WalletHub's report. 

Atlanta was noted for having only 10% of flights arriving to or departing from the airport delayed last November - the third-lowest percentage in the country. 

San Francisco was praised for having one of the lowest prices for a three-star hotel room available on Thanksgiving at just $60 - making it the second cheapest in the country. 

Lupo said Lexington, Kentucky, and San Antonio, Texas, improved their standings in 2024 thanks to a large number of Thanksgiving activities and an emphasis on affordability. 

Cities near the bottom of the list included Anchorage, Alaska; New Orleans, Louisiana; San Bernardino, California; Hialeah, Florida; and Stockton, California, which came in last place. 

"Stockton, California, ranks last primarily because of high costs of dining and accommodations, limited celebratory venues and a lack of volunteer opportunities," Lupo said.