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Thinking of getting up and close and personal this year for the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade? If you’re one of the 3 million people who plan to converge in New York City this Thanksgiving to officially kick off the holiday season, take heed of these simple tips for maneuvering the crowds.

Properties closest to the parade route can be pricey the night before Thanksgiving (from $400-$800 per night), but there are a few in the area with a few less frills and more affordable rates. We found these 3-4 star hotels within walking distance of Central Park or Herald Square. Prices are based on staying the night of Wed. Nov. 25, and may vary depending on when you book.

  • Salisbury Hotel from $223
  • Warwick New York Hotel from $297
  • Dream Hotel from $157
  • The Moderne from $209
  • Ameritana Hotel from $209
  • The New Yorker Hotel from $255
  • Hotel Chandler from $199
  • Wyndham Garden Hotel $228

Don’t forget: The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade is the biggest parade of the year. Get there early, prepare yourself for the crowds, and most of all, have a great time. There’s nothing like seeing a giant Snoopy balloon float past you on Madison Avenue.

Read more Thanksgiving Day travel tips here.

© Cheapflights Ltd Andrea Mooney

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Pleasance CoddingtonPleasance is a British travel writer and online content specialist in travel. She has written for numerous publications and sites including Wired, Lucky, Rough Guides and Yahoo! Travel. After working for six years on content and social media at VisitBritain, she is now the Global Content and Social Media Manager for Cheapflights.

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