New York State, USA

Venture beyond New York’s beating metropolis and you’ll be rewarded with corn fields, pumpkin patches and crimson trees. As crops ripen, local farms and spots including Apple Dave’s Orchard and Queen’s County Farm Museum throw open their gates for fun activities like apple picking, pumpkin carving and venturing into dizzying corn field mazes.

Autumn foliage carpets the mountainous landscapes of the Adirondacks and Catskills, ideal for that American road trip you’ve been dreaming about. After basking in the stunning views, head back to the city for The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade: a larger-than-life event during which enormous floats and Broadway performers stream through the streets.

Autumn showcases the best of American cooking, with seasonal ingredients inspiring dishes like spiced pumpkin pies, apple cider doughnuts and cornbread – many of which you’ll find on family Thanksgiving tables.

Where to stay: Scandi minimalism meets rustic farmhouse at Inness, nestled between the trees of the Catskills. It’s the perfect base for hiking, swimming, golfing and more.