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Thanksgiving in DC

Our guide to Thanksgiving in DC will help you find events, restaurants, and Turkey Day-themed films and songs
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Admit it: You’re thankful not to be hosting this year’s family feud. Instead, gather the troops for a meal at one of these restaurants open on Thanksgiving, then go for a spin around our favorite ice-skating rinks. Those unable to avoid a tryptophan coma can simply curl up on the couch for a Turkey Day-inspired movie marathon.

When is Thanksgiving 2015?

Thanksgiving is held on the fourth Thursday in November. This year, Thanksgiving falls on Thursday, November 26, 2015.

Thanksgiving in DC

Restaurants open on Thanksgiving
Restaurants

Restaurants open on Thanksgiving

Get your fill of sweet potato bourbon mash, oyster stuffing and more at these restaurants open on Thanksgiving. Then waddle your way home (and onto the couch)...
Ice-skating rinks in DC
Things to do

Ice-skating rinks in DC

Whether you’re an aspiring Olympian or a cautious shuffler, we’ve got the ideal indoor or outdoor ice-skating rink for you. Whirl around...
The best Thanksgiving movies
Movies

The best Thanksgiving movies

Save room for these delectable cinematic sides—the most excellent Thanksgiving movies to finish off your feast
Thanksgiving songs
Music

Thanksgiving songs

Nothing says muchas gracias like a song. For Turkey Day, we count down the 20 best Thanksgiving songs.

Sights and attractions

White House
Attractions

White House

Part showplace, part workplace, probably one of the world’s most-recognized buildings, it’s hard to imagine now that until the 20th century, the...
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Jefferson Memorial
Attractions

Jefferson Memorial

FDR promoted this 1943 shrine to the founder of his Democratic Party, balancing that to the Republicans’ icon, Lincoln. Roosevelt liked it so much he had...
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Library of Congress
Attractions

Library of Congress

The national library of the U.S., the Library of Congress is the world’s largest. Its three buildings hold some 100 million items—including the...
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National museums

National Gallery of Art
Art

National Gallery of Art

Comprising two separate buildings connected by a trippy underground moving walkway, the National Gallery of Art is a world-class museum with more than...
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