25 Best Places to Visit This November

It's November, which means holiday travel is here. While the airports may seem a bit crazier, it's well worth the hustle and bustle to travel to the destinations we've included on this November vacation list. So pack your coat (and possibly even your swimsuit) and be ready to enjoy all that November travel has to offer.

An awesome aquarium, historical attractions and delectable crab are enough to make you want to go to Baltimore year-round. However, this November, you're going to want to visit for Brilliant Baltimore, a part-book festival, part-art festival. From November 1-10, enjoy literary salons and meet your favorite authors and publishers. Then, go nuts with photos of art installations which include a 100-drone dance over the harbor and a spinning Volkswagon bug that reflects light. The festival is being dubbed a 'Literary Coachella' so you know it's going to be a blast.

Enjoy warm weather and stunning colonial architecture in Guanajuato, Mexico, this November. Visit art and local history museum Alhondiga de Granaditas, the Museum of Mummies or try to kiss your partner on one of the balconies in the Callejón del Beso or Alley of the Kiss. Jardin de la Union is a great open-air place to grab food and a coffee. Don't forget to see Diego Rivera's work at Museo Casa Diego Rivera. Fairfield Inn & Suites Guanajuato Silao is the perfect hotel from which to explore these amazing places in Guanajuato.

Just 40 minutes north of Salt Lake City is a ski mecca called Ogden, Utah. Powder Hounds can use Ogden as a base to ski resorts like Snowbasin, Nordic Valley and even Powder Mountain, which has 7,900 lift-accessible runs. If you can't afford to stay at one of these ski resorts, stay in a budget-friendly hotel in Ogden and enjoy close access to a cool brewery scene.

Escape the chill with a vacation to Waikiki, Hawaii. Spend the morning surfing, the afternoons shopping at Kalakaua Avenue and make time to take the kids to the Honolulu Zoo. If you're looking for a cultural experience, join the "Secret of Spearfishing: An Exclusive Hawaiian Expedition" at the Halekulani hotel. The five-hour expedition is led by a local Hawaiian and President of the U.S. Naval Academy Alumni of Hawaii who will show you how to engage in the ancient tradition of spearfishing. Everything you catch will be prepared by the chefs at Halekulani for you to eat at the on-site restaurant, Orchids.

Tel Aviv has so much to offer travelers in November, from mild weather to a bustling nightlife scene, great walks through the Old Jaffa neighborhood and delicious food. Consider booking a tour with Audley Travel. They offer a Levinsky Market Tasting Tour with a specialist food guide, as well as a tour that showcases how Muslim Arabs live in Israel today with a visit to a small Arab village called Ein Rafa with a local host.

Thanksgiving was born in Plymouth, Massachusetts, so it makes sense that the first Pilgrim settlement has multiple Thanksgiving parades and celebrations throughout the month. Be sure to stop by Plimoth Plantation, an interactive living museum that seeks to show the experience between the English settlers and Wampanoag People. The Wampanoag Homesite at Plimoth Plantation employs Native people from the Wampanoag (and other) Nation. They'll offer their own historical and social perspective of the Wampanoag people from the 17th century to modern times.

Most people like to visit Bolivia in the rainy season (December to April) to get a reflection photo at Salar de Uyuni, but this can be a problem. If there is too much rain, tours can be canceled. Plus, you can be assured you won't be the only one trying to get a photo. Instead of visiting in the rainy season, book a flight to Salar de Uyuni in the dry month of November, so you can drive across the white salt flats to places no other tourists usually get to see.

November 11 is Independence Day of Cartagena from Spain. The city celebrates with parades in the Plaza Trinidad, free concerts in Plaza de Aduana and pageants. You may want to arrive in Cartagena days before the 11th as there are events that lead up to the big independence celebration. In between the Independence day celebrations, visit the beach, Castillo de San Felipe de Barajas or one of many other attractions the city offers.

Austin keeps it weird year-round, but in November they celebrate their weird and unique heritage through a variety of fun and engaging festivals. A Bloody Mary Festival is held on November 17 and a Tequila Fest on November 2. Levitation, a three-day music fest, starts on November 7 this year and the Austin International Drag Festival will hit the scene on November 14. If you're looking for a cultural festival, check out the 2019 Austin Powwow and American Indian Heritage Festival on November 2.

Bern is the capital of Switzerland and it couldn't be a more charming town to visit. The historic architecture set against a river is picturesque. You'll find amazing things in this small city like a park with a Bear Pit of brown bears, a mechanical clock tower called the Zytglogge, the beautiful Rose Garden, an art museum dedicated to artist Klee and the preserved home of Albert Einstein. Plus, the Christmas markets will appear at the end of November which will put you in a festive mood for December.

Remember, remember the 5th of November...in London, that is. Known as Bonfire or Guy Hawkes Night, tourists can join locals as they watch fireworks light London's skies on November 5. While there are plenty of top attractions to see in London during your stay, you may want to check out the largest lights festival, the Lumiere Festival, mid-month or the Christmas markets at the end of November. If you're in The Big Smoke during Thanksgiving, you can celebrate with a feast in your room when you stay at The Milestone Hotel & Residences.

Marvel at lemurs, geckos and birds in Madagascar this November. The eastern and central areas of the island will be dealing with a rainy season, however, the western, northern, and southern coasts will be free of the rain allowing travelers to scuba dive around Nosy Be, see lemurs on Mount Amber and hike in the Tsingy de Bemaraha Strict Nature Reserve or the Kirindy Forest.

Ethiopia offers magical activities in November like wildlife viewings in national parks and cooler weather when you explore Lalibela's rock-cut churches. Many visit the country during November for the Great Ethiopian Run which attracts 20,000 runners who run 10 km through Addis Ababa. At the end of the month, thousands of white-robed pilgrims visit Aksum to celebrate St. Mary of Axum for the Festival of Maryam Zion. It's held at the St. Mary of Zion church which is rumored to hold the Ark of the Covenant.

Hit the slopes in Keystone, Colorado, this November during which the resort will hold a month of events, like concerts and pancake breakfasts, to celebrate the opening of ski season. Keystone has a lot of upscale attractions like spas, restaurants and boutiques to enjoy when you're not skiing at Keystone Ski Resort or ice skating on Keystone Lake. Don't worry about the sun setting early in Keystone because they offer nighttime skiing.

While fall and winter ravages the north hemisphere in November, New Zealand is enjoying its springtime. Visit New Zealand in November to see the waterfalls and rivers flowing rapidly in national parks like Milford Sound or in Auckland's Waitakere Ranges. The country is also full of festivals that focus on wine, agriculture or gardens such as the Timaru Festival of Roses and Toast Martinborough.

If you're looking for a coastal vacation in November, look no farther than beautiful Santa Barbara. This California city is known for its historic pier, Stearns Wharf and its photogenic 18th-century mission. The downtown area is especially charming with Mediterannean-style white stucco buildings and red-tile roofs which makes for a great place to explore day or night.

Head to France this November for a charming fall getaway. Consider heading to places beyond Paris like the wine country of Burgundy for the Hospices de Beaune Wine Auction in mid-November or the Lyon Whiskey Festival in Lyon. If you want a small-town vacation in France, check out Annecy for its pastel-colored houses and winding canals or Etretat to visit the white chalk cliffs. Ski towns near the Italian border such as Val-d'lsere or Chamonix will satisfy any ski enthusiast.

Have an unforgettable experience visiting Chiang Mai, Thailand on November 11 when locals and visitors release floating lanterns into the night sky for Yee Peng Festival. This occurs during Loi Krathong, which is generally celebrated in other parts of Thailand with candlelit floats (or krathongs) that are released into the riverways. While the Yee Peng flying lanterns are more popular in Chiang Mai, you may see krathongs during your visit, too.

November 9 will mark the 30th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall. The city is celebrating big this year with an open-air exhibit from November 4-10 which will include 3-D video projections on famous buildings. Concerts, workshops, readings and film screenings will occur over the six-day celebration. Book a stay at Orania Berlin to be near the events and to participate in their special two-hour walking tour of the Berlin Wall in November.

Enjoy the first snowfall of Estonia in Tallinn this November. With low-season underway, you can have the city all to yourself. Explore attractions like Kadriog Arg Museum, Toompea and the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral without tourists getting in the way of your photos. Best yet? The Tallinn Christmas Market begins November 15, well before most Christmas markets, offering travelers an extra half month to shop among the market in the Town Hall Square.

Vietnam is a fascinating country full of cultural and natural attractions for travelers of all types. Be amazed by the rocky islands at Ha Long Bay or walk through the Vietnam War Memorial Park and see the Cu Chi Tunnels. November will still be warm enough to hit the beach resorts of Phu Quoc and be a pleasant time to hike in Phong Nha - Ke Bang National Park.

Sofia, Bulgaria, is a great November pick for the off-the-beaten-path traveler. Not only does their Christmas market begin on November 23, but the city has its own ski mountain-Mount Vitosha. Expect to see snow on the city's most notable buildings like the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral and Boyana Church. Stay warm with a hearty Bulgarian soup or a cup of coffee from a restaurant on Vitosha Boulevard.

Mayan ruins, lush mountains, volcanoes, great food and unique cultural celebrations sum up the kind of experience you can have in El Salvador. Hike the Santa Ana Volcano or see the Mayan ruins at Tazumal. Hang at one of the many beaches along the coast or enjoy art and a nightlife scene in San Salvador. If you're in El Salvador at the first of the month, make your way to Tonacatepeque to see the Calabiuza Festival, a Salvadoran cultural tradition where young people dress like ghoulish mythological creatures of the area, ride in carts and bang instruments.

November is a pretty slow month for tourism in Olso, which makes it ideal for travelers who want a laid-back vacation. It will be cold so pack warm clothes that will allow you to walk between great attractions like the Viking Ship Museum and the Royal Palace. If you prefer to engage in winter sports, go skiing at Olso Vinterpark, just 20 minutes from central Olso, or stay in the city and enjoy a leisure skate on the Frogner Ice Skating Rink.

Native American Heritage Day is held on November 29 and you can celebrate the holiday by visiting one of the most impressive Native American sites in the U.S., Mesa Verde National Park in Montezuma County, Colorado. Learn all about the Ancestral Puebloan cliff dwellings, petroglyphs and the people who lived there with a full-day visit in November or on Native American Heritage Day.