Thanksgiving is about two things: spending time with family and stuffing yourself with turkey and pie. But who says all that family time has to be spent at home? The four-day weekend is a perfect time for a quick getaway, and you won’t even have to give up your holiday. This Thanksgiving, travel to one of these three cities, which are chock full of festive events, hotels with awesome Thanksgiving menus, and plenty of places to do your Black Friday shopping.

Phoenix

Where to eat Thanksgiving dinner: You can choose from nearly two dozen dishes at Pointe Hilton Tapatio Cliffs Resort. The Different Pointe of View restaurant has butternut-squash bisque, sweet-potato mousse with white-truffle marshmallows, and roasted turkey breast basted with Arizona’s own Four Peaks 8th Street ale.

Family time: Indulge in a mini spa day even the littlest travelers can enjoy—the hotel offers a special mani-pedi for kids 10 or younger.

Holiday spirit: If you’re in town a day early, head to the Phoenix Zoo to watch animals eat Thanksgiving-style treats during Feast with the Beasts. Otherwise, check out animal-shaped light displays and ice sculptures at ZooLights.

Black Friday shopping: Pick up an outfit for your office holiday party at Ralph Lauren and festive wine glasses for the gift exchange at Williams-Sonoma, both located at the ritzy Biltmore Fashion Park.

Chicago

Where to eat Thanksgiving dinner: The Drake Hotel has three equally lavish menus at three of its restaurants. At Drake Bros’, you can enjoy herb-roasted turkey breast and leg confit with cranberry-orange chutney. Steer kids toward the chicken fingers and mini pizzas at the buffet.

Family time: Have afternoon tea in the Drake’s Palm Court, where a harpist and costumed carolers will perform.

Holiday spirit: Travel Channel named Chicago’s Thanksgiving parade one of the top five in the country, and the Macy’s on State Street dazzles visitors with holiday window displays featuring everything from fairy tales to a Santa in space.

Black Friday shopping: Step right outside the hotel to shop on the Magnificent Mile, or go downtown to find ornate cuckoo clocks and beer steins at Christkindlmarket.

Las Vegas

Where to eat Thanksgiving dinner: Four restaurants at the four-star SLS Las Vegas are offering Thanksgiving spreads. Bazaar Meat by José Andrés (a James Beard Award–winning chef) has turkey-bechamel fritters and green-bean casserole with shallots and wild mushrooms. For something more casual, go to Umami Burger for beer specials, 50-cent wings, and football.

Family time: Were the adults up too late playing blackjack in the casino? Stay in bed and watch the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade on your room’s 55-inch high-def TV.

Holiday spirit: The Cosmopolitan’s pool gets a frosty makeover when it’s turned into an ice rink overlooking the Strip. As if ice-skating in the desert weren’t already over the top, there’s a winter-themed cocktail menu.

Black Friday shopping: If you’re on a budget, stick to places like Las Vegas North and South Premium Outlets (think Loft and Nike). If you’re going all out, head to The Forum Shops at Caesars (Gucci, Versace, and the like).