Four New England Destinations Offering A No-Stress Thanksgiving

Planning and hosting holiday meals for a family or group of friends can be quite an undertaking. For those who prefer someone else taking on the cooking and clean-up this Thanksgiving, these New England waterfront hotels have it covered. In addition to a no-stress holiday, out-of-town guests and local residents alike are sure to be pleased with the following feasts that showcase local flavors and even some new twists on holiday classics.

• Located on Martha’s Vineyard in the heart of Edgartown, Harbor View Hotel is proud to welcome guests for its annual Thanksgiving Grand Buffet on Thursday, Nov. 24 from noon to 5 p.m. Created by Executive Chef Richard Doucette, the menu will be filled with fare from the island’s own farms and fisheries. Among an expansive list of options, guests will enjoy selections from hot and cold stations, featuring choices like Jonah Crab Claws and Shrimp Cocktail; artisanal breads, cheeses, cured meats and smoked fish; Roasted Butternut Squash Bisque; Herb Roasted Turkey Gravy and Local Cranberries; Crusted Berkshire Pork Rib Chop with Chutney; Whipped Yukon Potatoes with Crème Fraîche; and Cornbread Stuffing with Leeks, Celery and Dried Cranberry. To round out this delicious menu, a dessert table will be available with a spread that includes Spiced Pecan Pie; Individual Apple Cobblers; Pumpkin Crème Brûlée; and Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting. The buffet is priced at $60 for adults and $25 for children 12 and under. To make a reservation please call 508-627-3761. For more information about Harbor View Hotel or to reserve a room, please call 800-225-6005 or visit www.harbor-view.com.

• Providing guests with a classic Cape-Cod experience, North Falmouth’s Sea Crest Beach Hotel will serve an American-Cape Thanksgiving Feast created by Executive Chef Glenn Macnayr on Thursday, Nov. 24 from noon to 4 p.m. The buffet-style menu will feature a spread of hot and cold stations with selections including New England Farm Stand Cheeses; Pumpkin Ale Poached Shrimp Cocktail; Fall Greens with Apple Cider Vinaigrette, Roasted Local Apples and Aged Cheddar; Local Sugar Root Vegetable Bisque and Hubbardston Goat Cheese Crostini; Cider Glazed Organic Whole Turkey with Cape Cranberry Sauce and Giblet Gravy; and Thyme and Sage Marinated East Coast Salmon, Spaghetti Squash and Golden Potato Hash. Desserts will include made-to-order Chocolate and Vanilla Waffles with Fresh Berries; as assortment of homemade pies; Cranberry Apple Cobbler; ice cream sundaes; and individual fruit tarts. This delectable Thanksgiving buffet is priced at $49 for adults and $23 for children 12 and under, both exclusive of tax and gratuity. To make a reservation or for more information on Sea Crest Beach Hotel, please call 508-356-2111 or visit www.seacrestbeachhotel.com.

• Harborview Nantucket, a unique property that creates a home-away-from-home oasis for its guests, has partnered with Bartlett’s Farm, Nantucket Island’s oldest and largest family owned farm, to offer the Thanksgiving Package this holiday season. The package includes 20 percent off accommodations, a choice of one pie and a $50 food credit to Bartlett’s Farm. From a long list of satisfying, traditional Thanksgiving dishes, guests can order assorted breads; cheese platters with seasonal accompaniments; Farm-Grown Butternut Bisque; Stuffing with Garlic Sausage, Sage, Ginger, Celery, Onion and Carrots; Murray’s Thanksgiving Turkey; Roasted Squash; Roasted Cauliflower Gratin; and Sweet Potatoes Roasted with Nutmeg, Cinnamon, Salt, Pepper and Organic Chives. Dessert options include pumpkin, apple, blueberry, cranberry apple, peach praline and pecan pies, as well as a cranberry macadamia nut tart. Best of all, the property’s concierge is happy to assist in arranging your entire catered feast, which you will enjoy in the comfort of your waterfront luxury cottage. The package can be booked online and is available for stays from Tuesday, Nov. 22 through Sunday, Nov. 28. For more information on Harborview Nantucket, please call 508-228-4423 or visit www.harborviewnantucket.com..

• Non-traditionalists in search of a more low-key Thanksgiving can bring their loved ones to the Martha’s Vineyard mainstay Newes From America Pub, at Kelley House. Built in 1742, the inviting restaurant has genuine Colonial character with original rough-hewn beams, ballast brick walls and a warm hearth.  The light menu fare will include its famous New England Clam Chowder; Chef’s Ceviche; Mussels Marinieres; Fried Calamari; and Roquefort Stilettos. Locals celebrating Thanksgiving at home can even stop by the Newes for a post-dinner drink by the cozy fireplace. The pub’s award-winning menu of local brews includes Newes Lager, Lime ‘n’ Light Lager, Sea Dog Blueberry, and Long Trail – Limbo IPA. Newes From America Pub will be open from 6 to 10 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 24. To make a reservation or for more information on Kelley House, please call 508-627-7900 or visit www.kelley-house.com.