Travel Reference
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One of several big film fests in NYC, this one features world premieres from all over,
plus Q&As with indie and mainstream directors alike. The Lincoln Center
(
www.filmlinc.com
) hosts.
October
Temperatures are falling as autumn brings fiery colors to northern climes.
It's high season where the leaves are most brilliant (New England); else-
where expect lower prices and fewer crowds.
Fantasy Fest
Key West's answer to Mardi Gras brings more than 100,000 revelers to the subtropical
enclave on the week leading up to Halloween. Expect parades, colorful floats, costume
parties, the selecting of a conch king and queen and plenty of alcohol-fueled merriment
(
www.fantasyfest.net
).
Halloween
It's not just for kids; adults celebrate Halloween at masquerade parties. In NYC, you can
don a costume and join the Halloween parade up Sixth Ave. Chicago does a cultural take
with skeleton-rich Day of the Dead events at the National Museum of Mexican Art.
November
No matter where you go, this is generally low season, with cold winds dis-
couraging visitors. Prices are lower (although airfares skyrocket around
Thanksgiving). There's much happening culturally in the main cities.
Thanksgiving
On the fourth Thursday of November, Americans gather with family and friends over
daylong feasts of roast turkey, sweet potatoes, cranberry sauce, wine, pumpkin pie and
loads of other dishes. New York City hosts a huge parade, and there's pro football on TV.
