Thanksgiving Getaways

Boothbay Harbor, Maine
A two-night stay in an ocean-view room at The Welch House Inn, a complimentary bottle of wine, daily buffet breakfast, and a $50 gift certificate for Thanksgiving dinner at a choice of either 93 Townsend or Ports of Italy. Rates start at $249 per room. When: Nov. 22-26, 2006 Details: Hotel taxes are an additional 7 percent Contact: 800/279-7313, welchhouseinn.com

Chicago, Illinois
The Millennium Knickerbocker's Holiday Shopping package includes a one-night stay and discount cards for shops along the Magnificent Mile. Rates start at $144 per room per night, based on double occupancy. Thanksgiving dinner at the hotel's NiX bistro is an extra $40 per adult and $18 for children under twelve (not including tax and gratuity). When: Through Dec. 30, 2006; lowest rate is based on Nov. 22 Details: Hotel taxes are an additional 15.4 percent. Note that the shopping package is already sold out for Nov. 25 Contact: 800/621-8140, millenniumhotels.com

Cooperstown, New York
A two-night stay at the Otesaga Resort Hotel, with daily breakfast, two holiday dinners in the main dining room, a holiday cookie decorating class, hayrides, arts and crafts for kids, a wine-tasting, a tour of historic Cooperstown, holiday movie nights at the Otesaga, and a visit from Santa Claus. Rates start at $525 per room, based on double occupancy. When: Nov. 22-26, 2006 Details: Children age 6 and under stay free when sharing their parents' room; additional charge of $100 per child ages 7-18. Hotel taxes are an additional 10 percent, and there is a $15 per person gratuity Contact: 607/547-9931, otesaga.com

Dixville Notch, New Hampshire
A one-night stay at The Balsams, set in the midst of the White Mountains, with a Thanksgiving buffet, a Friday afternoon session on creating gingerbread villages and watching the hotel decorate its Christmas tree, and a Saturday afternoon cooking class. Rates start at $129 per person per night, based on double occupancy. When: Nov. 22-26, 2006 Details: Hotel taxes are an additional 8 percent Contact: 866/380-6798, thebalsams.com

Gunnison-Crested Butte, Colorado
The ski resort's Early Season package offers a three-night stay at Crested-Butte and two days' of lift tickets from $186 per person, based on double occupancy. The annual Thanksgiving Training Camp returns Nov. 24-26, with clinics on Nordic and skate skiing for all levels; clinic fees range from free to $35 per person. When: Nov. 18-Dec. 15, 2006 Details: Hotel taxes are an additional 12.5 percent. Clinic size is limited, so register in advance by calling the Crested Butte Nordic Center at 970/349-1707 or e-mailing director@cbnodric.org Contact: 800/814-8893, gunnisoncrestedbutte.com

Lake George, New York
A four-night stay at the The Sagamore, with Thanksgiving dinner at a choice of either the Sagamore dining room or the fancier Trillium bis; breakfast daily; complimentary wine, beer, and hor d'oeuvres; a visit with Santa; the lighting of the Christmas tree; and complimentary shuttles on Friday to the Lake George Factory Outlets (about half an hour away). Rates start at $395 per person, based on double occupancy. When: Nov. 22-26, 2006 Details: Hotel taxes are an additional 11 percent Contact: 800/358-3585, thesagamore.com

New York, New York
There are still a limited number of spaces left at the Paramount Hotel--located right by Times Square--for its holiday package: an upgrade to a superior room with a queen-size bed and breakfast for two at the hotel's Mezzanine Restaurant. Rates start at $169 per room per night, based on double occupancy. When: Nov. 19-26, 2006; book by Nov. 17 Details: Hotel taxes are an additional 13.375 percent, and there is a $3.50 per night occupancy fee. Mention the Travelzoo special when booking Contact: 212/764-5500, paramount-hotel.net411.com

Washington, D.C.
A one-night stay at the Henley Park Hotel, a welcome amenity (a basket of freshly baked pumpkin bread and two bottles of water), and Thanksgiving dinner at the on-site restaurant Coeur de Lion. Rates start at $242 per room per night, based on double occupancy. When: Nov. 22-27, 2006 Details: Hotel taxes are an additional 14.5 percent Contact: 800/222.8474, henleypark.com

Willamette Valley, Oregon
More than 130 wineries, mostly small operations specializing in pinot noir, open their doors to the public for the 24th annual Wine Country Thanksgiving, a weekend of tastings, live music, and exhibits by local artists. Tastings typically range from $4-20 per glass, with a few free exceptions. Crackers, cheese, and other light snacks are included. For a list of area B&Bs, visit willamettewines.com/stay. When: Nov. 24-26, 2006 Details: Fees are often refundable if you purchase a bottle of wine, and there's no need to book or purchase anything in advance Contact: Willamette Valley Wineries Association, 503-646-2985, willamettewines.com

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