Having grown up in the Capital Region, we know that the Adirondacks and beautiful Lake George are envied by many across the country and around the world. But did you know that one of the gems in the outskirts of the Capital Region came in at one of the top 8 places in the world to spend Thanksgiving weekend?

We sometimes take for granted what a stunning region we live in especially this time of year. It's nice to see that one of our spectacular resorts is a destination for Thanksgiving travelers. Here are the Top 8 Places in the World to Spend Thanksgiving.

Dromoland Castle in Ireland

Dromoland Castle Ireland https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rATBK6pT1Fg
Dromoland Castle Ireland
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Commodore Perry Estate, in Austin, Texas

Commodore Perry Estate Austin,Texas https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U_dgvO2r-7U
Commodore Perry Estate Austin,Texas
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Blackberry Farm, in Walland, Tennessee

Blackberry Farm - Tennessee https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YcbasfYaHTo
Blackberry Farm - Tennessee
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The Sanctuary at Kiawah Island, in South Carolina

The Sanctuary at Kiawah Island, South Carolina https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tgJk8Eprdi0
The Sanctuary at Kiawah Island, South Carolina
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Montage Deer Valley, in Park City, Utah

Montage Deer Valley Utah https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k0BLXSB4Vac
Montage Deer Valley Utah
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The Waldorf Astoria Maldives in Ithaafushi, Maldives

Waldorf Astoria Maldives https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uokk0WhyZ1Y
Waldorf Astoria Maldives
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Malliouhana, in Anguilla

Malliouhana Anguilla https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y2auGNTw_XY
Malliouhana Anguilla
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The Sagamore Resort-Bolton Landing-Lake George Region

The Sagamore https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i1TYW4-76zw
The Sagamore
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The Sagamore Resort is 137 years old and has been a destination to many in the summer on Lake George. But making the top 8 in the world to spend Thanksgiving weekend makes it a true gem. They say that The Sagamore allows you to enjoy hiking, tennis, their 18 hole golf course, and the spa on Thanksgiving. Plus there is something for the whole family to celebrate the weekend.

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