Thanksgiving is one of those holidays where you stuff yourself silly on turkey, ham, stuffing, sweet potatoes, pies, and anything else.   It's a day to give thanks and spend time with those we love.  It's also one of the most traveled holidays.

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For most people they travel to their hometowns to have a big huge Thanksgiving with their families, while others travel to enjoy different sceneries for Thanksgiving.

A new study by Wallet Hub found that certain Texas cities are the best for Thanksgiving travel. The study's criteria included the cost of Thanksgiving dinner, delayed flights, volunteer opportunities, and weather.

Top 5 Texas Cities Named the Best for Thanksgiving 

#5 Austin, Texas

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Austin, the capital of Texas, is an excellent destination for Thanksgiving. After locating a great restaurant to enjoy your Thanksgiving meal—which you’ll find plenty of in the city—you can take advantage of the many attractions Austin has to offer. As evening approaches, you can explore the vibrant nightlife and enjoy live music. Finally, get ready to shop until you drop on Black Friday!

#4 Irving, Texas

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Irving is in the DFW metro, so not only will you be able to find a place to enjoy a great Thanksgiving Meal, but you'll still be able to find plenty of entertainment.  In fact, you can find many locations to go and look at Christmas lights or other Christmas activities.

#3 Houston

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Houston is the largest city in Texas.  Get out and enjoy the oldest Thanksgiving parade in the country, the 75th Annual H-E-B Thanksgiving Day Parade in Downtown Houston or check out Houston Zoo Lights that evening.  Plus you can find the perfect Thanksgiving meal for you from the classiest at Le Jardinier or to your down-home meal at Cracker Barrel.

#2 San Antonio

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Rest assured you can find the perfect restaurant to enjoy Thanksgiving dinner, then maybe take a walk on the River Walk.  However, on Friday, November 29th, you'll want to attend the Ford Holiday River Parade.

#1 Dallas

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Dallas is the best place in Texas to enjoy Thanksgiving.  First of all, you can find a plethora of places to enjoy a great Thanksgiving Dinner.  If you are a runner you can take place in the Dallas Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving morning. Then get ready for Black Friday because the DFW area is filled with a ton of great shopping places like the Galleria or all the amazing outlet malls.  Plus, you have to visit Buc-ee's to stock up on Christmas gifts.  Oh, did we forget the annual Dallas Cowboys game on Thanksgiving Day?  Well, there's that.

Are you ready to travel around Texas this Thanksgiving?

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