Being a truck driver can be tough, especially during the big holidays, when you are forced to spend Christmas away from home.

Despite the distance separating a truck driver from his place, family and friends, there are plenty of places around the country that make a holiday atmosphere for anyone looking to spend a warm Christmas away from home.

A Truck Driver in New York

Some cities in the United States just spell winter holidays. If one is lucky enough to be near at the right time, spending a Christmas away from home will not be that hard at all.

The number one city for winter holidays is New York. This magnificent city has Christmas sights and sounds everywhere you look – from the famous Rockefeller Center tree to the holiday store displays.

A stay at the Plaza Hotel offers a unique opportunity to live through the role of Kevin Mcallister, but so does taking a carriage ride through central park.

New York has so much to offer, and spending a Christmas away from home in it is never a bad idea.

Alternatives for a Christmas Away From Home

If you can’t make it to Germany for Weihnachtsmarkt this year, then Frankenmuth in Michigan can play the role of little Bavaria of the U.S.

Another treat is near Durango in Colorado, where you can ride the actual Polar Express to the “North Pole” while sipping hot chocolate or ride it to cut down your own Christmas tree and bring it back to decorate.

A Christmas Dinner for a Truck Driver

When a truck driver is having a Christmas away from home, a warm meal comes to mind even more than the Christmas cheer. Luckily, there are plenty of restaurants that will be open on holidays.

You can find an open Ihop or Denny’s pretty much anywhere on Christmas if you’re looking for something simple, and they often feature at least something holiday-themed.

If you want to fancy it up a little bit, stop by a hotel. Even if you don’t stay, the restaurant is usually open every day including Christmas, and often offers special Christmas dinners.

One of the favorite truck driver places for Christmas away from homes is the Boston Market, famous for its Christmas dinners. Their holiday meals will make you feel like you’re at home.

Having a Christmas away from home is not easy, but there are places all around the country that can make a truck driver feel the true holiday spirit.