Best Time To Get On The Road For Thanksgiving
If you are hitting the road for the Thanksgiving holiday, you’ll be one of 49-million people, according to AAA. So, what is the best time to get on the road…
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Photo by Sean Rayford/Getty Images)If you are hitting the road for the Thanksgiving holiday, you’ll be one of 49-million people, according to AAA. So, what is the best time to get on the road for Thanksgiving?
Waze, the navigation app says that timing is everything. They predicted when traffic will be the best and worst during the holiday week so drivers can plan accordingly.
Drivers who want to be on the road with the lightest traffic, Waze advises that the best strategy is to leave on Monday, November 21st. The best time to return home then would be the day after Thanksgiving, on Friday, November 25th.
Those are the two days Waze predicts will be the best time to get on the road for Thanksgiving
On the flip side, the two busiest travel days of the holiday week are expected to be Wednesday, November 23rd, the day before Thanksgiving, and Saturday, November 26th. So, do not travel on those days if possible.
Tuesday, November 22nd and Sunday, November 27th, which Waze expects to have moderate traffic.
AAA also recommends those traveling by car should get on the road before 11a.m. It is best to avoid crossovers with commuters on weekday afternoons. Also avoid traveling between 4p.m. and 8p.m. on the weekend. You can read more from Forbes.
The places that will have the worst traffic congestion during the week are these 10 cities:
- New York
- Washington, D.C.
- Los Angeles
- Atlanta
- Boston
- Miami
- Philadelphia
- Dallas-Fort Worth
- Chicago
- Houston
Highest Rated Bars In Tampa
This is perfect going into the weekend. A list of the highest rated bars in Tampa.
Ever want to know what bars around the Tampa Bay area are the best? Tripadvisor recently put out this list of the highest rated bars and pubs in Tampa. This is great for anyone coming to visit our area or if you are looking for a new place to check out. Date night.
Tripadvisor provides travelers with reviews of destinations and hospitality businesses such as hotels and restaurants. Travelers from all over the world use the site and app to determine where to stay, learn about hidden gems in their chosen destination, and where to eat, based on other travelers' reviews.
So this list comes from all the people who do reviews for Tripadvisor.
We pulled the top 10, but if you want to check out the full list HERE
After checking over the list - I frequent the #1 pick quite often....so good pick!
#10. Ducky's Sports Lounge
Getty RF- Rating: 3.5 / 5 (83 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (3.5/5), Value (3.5/5), Atmosphere (3.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Bar
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 1719 W Kennedy Blvd, Tampa, FL 33606-1643
#9. The Brass Tap
- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (50 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Bar
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 10019 N Dale Mabry Hwy Ste 23, Tampa, FL 33618-4452
#8. Cheese Please & Clooney's Wine Bar
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (32 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (5.0/5), Service (5.0/5), Value (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Wine Bar
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 3225 S Macdill Ave Ste 103, Tampa, FL 33629-8171
#7. World of Beer
Getty RF- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (128 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Bar
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 2815 E Fowler Ave, Tampa, FL 33612-6210
#6. Harpoon Harry's Crab House
- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (145 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (3.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Seafood, American
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 225 S Franklin St, Tampa, FL 33602-5329
#5. North 30th Sports Pub & Grille
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (47 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Bar
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 11402 N 30th St, Tampa, FL 33612-6446
#4. World of Beer
- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (246 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Bar
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 5311 Avion Park Dr, Tampa, FL 33607-1416
#3. The Pint and Brew Downtown Tampa
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (80 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (5.0/5), Value (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Steakhouse
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 200 N Tampa St, Tampa, FL 33602-5161
#2. Yeoman's Cask and Lion
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (174 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (5.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: British
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 202 N Morgan Street, Tampa, FL 33602
#1. Coppertail Brewing Company
Getty RF- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (155 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Pub, Brew Pub
- Price: $
- Address: 2601 E 2nd Ave, Tampa, FL 33605-5503
