15 Last-Minute 4th of July Getaways You Can Still Book Now
The 4th of July is one of our favorite holidays. Between the promise of warm weather, fireworks and that extra day off work, it just seems like a no-brainer to get away. But sometimes life happens, and we forget to plan that vacation (guilty as charged). Or, perhaps, you’re just a leave-it-to-the-last-possible-second type of traveler. That’s OK, too. Because it’s not too late to celebrate Independence Day with a fabulous trip. To help make planning a breeze (time is ticking, after all), we’ve rounded up the best last-minute 4th of July getaways that are easily accessible from major U.S. cities.
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1. FROM NEW YORK CITY: GREENPORT, NY
- Getting there: 2 hours 45 minutes from New York City
- Where to stay: The Menhaden, Harborfront Inn at Greenport, Sound View Greenport
2. FROM LOS ANGELES: MALIBU, CA
- Getting there: 40 minutes from Los Angeles
- Where to stay: The Surfrider Hotel, Nobu Ryokan Malibu, Malibu Beach Inn
3. FROM CHICAGO: LAKE GENEVA, WI
- Getting there: 1 hour 25 minutes from Chicago
- Where to stay: Two Bedroom Condo (sleeps 6), Lost Oak on Center (sleeps 6), Beautiful Lakefont Home (sleeps 8)
4. FROM SAN DIEGO: ENCINITAS, CA
- Getting there: 30 minutes from San Diego
- Where to stay: Beach Cottage (sleeps 7), Vintage Bungalow (sleeps 6), SoCal Townhouse (sleeps 7)
5. FROM HOUSTON: FREDERICKSBURG, TX
- Getting there: 3 hours 50 minutes from Houston
- Where to stay: Lone Star Cabin No. 4 (sleeps 4), Quaint Cottage (sleeps 5), Sweet Tea Too (sleeps 6)
6. FROM SAN FRANCISCO: SONOMA VALLEY, CA
- Getting there: 60 minutes from San Francisco
- Where to stay: The Lodge at Sonoma Resort, Autograph Collection, MacArthur Place, Amidst the Vines (sleeps 6)
7. FROM DENVER: STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, CO
- Getting there: 3 hours from Denver
- Where to stay: Ski-In/Out Condo (sleeps 4), Remodeled Condo (sleeps 4), Log Cabin (sleeps 10)
8. FROM AUSTIN: DRIPPING SPRINGS, TX
- Getting there: 30 minutes from Austin
- Where to stay: Restored Historic Home (sleeps 6), Hill Country Retreat (sleeps 6), Monticello Cottage (sleeps 7)
9. FROM PHOENIX: FLAGSTAFF, AZ
- Getting there: 2 hours 30 minutes from Phoenix
- Where to stay: Custom-Built Guest House (sleeps 6), Comfy Flagstaff House (sleeps 6), Mountain Retreat (sleeps 10)
10. FROM BOSTON: CAPE COD, MA
- Getting there: 1 hour 15 minutes from Boston
- Where to stay: Chatham Bars Inn, Beach Breeze Inn, Lands End Inn
11. FROM SEATTLE: LEAVENWORTH, WA
- Getting there: 2 hours 15 minutes from Seattle
- Where to stay: Aventyr Hus (sleeps 4), Cozy Riverfront Cabin (sleeps 4), River’s Echo Condo (sleeps 6)
12. FROM PORTLAND: WILLAMETTE VALLEY, OR
- Getting there: 50 minutes from Portland
- Where to stay: Atticus Hotel, Downtown McMinnville Cottage (sleeps 4), Charming Bungalow (sleeps 4)
13. FROM CHARLOTTE: ASHEVILLE, NC
- Getting there: 2 hours 15 minutes from Charlotte
- Where to stay: Creekside Cottage (sleeps 4), Modern Downtown Apartment (sleeps 4), Luxury Riverfront Cabin (sleeps 4)
14. FROM COLUMBUS: HOCKING HILLS, OH
- Getting there: 60 minutes from Columbus
- Where to stay: Black Bear Retreat (sleeps 2), Rockview Cottage (sleeps 4), Malbec Cabin (sleeps 7)
15. FROM PHILADELPHIA: ATLANTIC CITY, NJ
- Getting there: 60 minutes from Philadelphia
- Where to stay: Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa, Ocean Casino Resort, Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City