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Thanksgiving on the East Coast will bring a truly traditional feel to this classic American holiday. Rich with historic architecture and beautiful views of the Atlantic Ocean, it's the perfect getaway for the whole family.

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A vacation guide for Massachusetts, Connecticut, New Hampshire, Vermont, Rhode Island and Maine, with information on travel deals, inns, bed and breakfasts, attractions, tours, souvenirs and outlet shopping.

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The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade has been a New York tradition for more than 80 years. Watch the giant balloons and marching bands from the comfort of a warm hotel room or brave the cold and join the crowd on the street.

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Plan a family vacation and learn about Plymouth, Mass., the site of the first permanent European settlement in America, where the first Thanksgiving took place.

www.saugertieslighthouse.com

The Saugerties Lighthouse on the Hudson River was built in 1869 and offers a small museum, gift shop, parlor, kitchen and two guest bedrooms. Stay in the summer and enjoy swimming, picnicking and bird-watching.

www.yankeeclipperinn.com

Voted "The Best Inn on the Eastern Seaboard," The Yankee Clipper Inn in Rockport, Mass., offers ocean views that will set the mood for a romantic getaway. Enjoy whale watching, hiking, golf and kayaking too.

Trip Tracker is compiled by Joy Guest. Is there a vacation or excursion you're interested in? E-mail jguest@adn.com or comment online at adn.com/life/travel.

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"Martha's Vineyard develops a fever in the hearts of those who come here from which they never recover, and they keep right on spending their vacations here, rain or shine - winter, spring, summer or fall."

-- www.marthas-vineyard.com

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