{"id":240,"date":"2023-02-03T14:56:13","date_gmt":"2023-02-03T14:56:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog-staging.whimstay.com\/?p=240"},"modified":"2024-12-03T19:49:23","modified_gmt":"2024-12-03T19:49:23","slug":"last-minute-vacation-ideas-road-trips-from-5-us-cities","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.whimstay.com\/blog\/last-minute-vacation-ideas-road-trips-from-5-us-cities\/","title":{"rendered":"Last-Minute Road Trip Getaways From 5 U.S. Cities"},"content":{"rendered":"<h4>From Atlanta: Chattanooga, Tennessee<\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Approximate Driving Time: 2 hours<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gwtwmarietta.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Gone With the Wind Museum<\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; Marietta, GA: Great balls of fire! When planning your last minute vacation route, consider visiting this charming museum at Brumby Hall to view memorabilia from the beloved book and film.<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.exploregeorgia.org\/resaca\/outdoors-nature\/trails-tours\/resaca-battlefield-historic-site\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Resaca Battlefield Historic Site<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; Resaca, GA: This field was host to a Civil War battle. But today, it offers trails to get some fresh air while taking in some history.<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/daltondistillery.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dalton Distillery<\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; Dalton, GA: You\u2019re near the end of your drive and it\u2019s time to enjoy a 100-year-old moonshine recipe. Why not try TazaRay? The distillery makes this spirit with corn and malted sunflower seeds. It also claims to be the only beverage in the world using the seed.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Upon reaching your destination, unwind at <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/whimstay.com\/detail\/the-luxury-loft-scenic-city-vacation-rental\/176032\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">this modern urban abode<\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, an awesome last minute vacation rental just steps from the buzz of charming Chattanooga.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4>From New York City: Cape May, New Jersey<\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Approximate Driving Time: 2 hours, 45 minutes<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.milb.com\/jersey-shore\/ballpark\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">FirstEnergy Park<\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; Lakewood, NJ: Bring a baseball glove and catch a BlueClaw game at this state-of-the-art Minor League Baseball stadium.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jersey Shore beaches &#8211; Coastal, NJ: Ready to cool off and get some sun? Plan to pull off Garden State Parkway and dip your toes in at a beach along the infamous Jersey Shore.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/steelpier.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Steel Pier Amusement Park<\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; Atlantic City, NJ: This historic park fills 1,000 feet of boardwalk in North Beach with roller coasters, carousels, and vendors serving\u00a0 funnel cakes, ice cream, and seafood.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you arrive at Cape May, drop your bags at <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/whimstay.com\/detail\/coastal-condo-beachfront-walk-to-beach-unit-1\/166111\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">this airy coastal condo<\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, then sink your toes in the sand and explore the town.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"text-center\">\n<div id=\"attachment_2159\" style=\"width: 720px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2159\" class=\"wp-image-2159\" src=\"https:\/\/www.whimstay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Rocky-trail-leading-toward-the-mountains-1024x768-1.webp\" alt=\"A mountain trail leading toward Chasm lake under Longs Peak, Colorado\" width=\"710\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.whimstay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Rocky-trail-leading-toward-the-mountains-1024x768-1.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.whimstay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Rocky-trail-leading-toward-the-mountains-1024x768-1-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.whimstay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Rocky-trail-leading-toward-the-mountains-1024x768-1-768x576.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 710px) 100vw, 710px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-2159\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">A mountain trail leading toward Chasm lake under Longs Peak, Colorado<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4>From Phoenix: Sedona, Arizona<\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Approximate Driving Time: 2 hours<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/atvphoenix.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">New River Off Road<\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; New River, AZ: Here you can cruise through the desert on a side-by-side ATV! Anyone can drive these rigs and get to know the sandy, rocky terrain with four tires underneath them!<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.arcosanti.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Arcosanti<\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; Mayer, AZ: Make a point to take a guided tour through these architectural marvels thought up as an alternative to city living. The rounded buildings are made of concrete, soil, and cement and mimic the natural contours of the earth.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Bell Rock Trail<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; Sedona, AZ: Try hiking this 1 to 1.5-mile loop leads to Bell Rock, a stunning red structure featured in many Sedona photos. Be prepared to visit early to avoid crowds and find easy parking.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While in Sedona, also be sure to check out <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/redrockscenicbyway.com\/red-rock-scenic-byway\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Red Rock Scenic Byway,<\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> which many refer to as a &#8220;museum without walls\u201d. Or plan a visit to the <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/chapeloftheholycross.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chapel of the Holy Cross<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and chow down on tacos at <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.elotecafe.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Elote Cafe<\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. And don&#8217;t forget to book a stay at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.whimstay.com\/detail\/Sedona-Vista\/b35a37504e8423127da4392625dba040\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">this lovely casita<\/a> with the best backyard views.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4>From Denver: Estes Park, Colorado<\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Approximate Driving Time: 1 hour, 30 minutes<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.madrabbitdistillery.net\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mad Rabbit Distillery<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; Westminster, CO: This family-owned craft distillery specializes in bourbon whiskey. Their bourbon is made with locally sourced non-GMO corn and malted barley, and is aged for two or more years.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fws.gov\/refuge\/rocky-flats\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rocky Flats National Wildlife Refuge<\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; Superior, CO: Get ready to meander 10 miles of trails where you may see over 630 species of plants and 239 wildlife species.<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.riverandwoodsboulder.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">River and Woods<\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; Boulder, CO: This 100-year-old miners cabin hosts a restaurant serving locally sourced dishes like Rocky Mountain trout and bison cheeseburgers. There are also plenty of non-meat options too, with ingredients like ancient grains, and fresh local veggies.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Upon arrival, you can call <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/whimstay.com\/detail\/mountains-deck-views-luxury-lodge\/152993\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">this custom lodge with expansive views<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> your basecamp during your adventures. Here you can soak up the sounds of nature right from your last minute vacation rental. <\/span><\/p>\n<h4>From Los Angeles: Ojai, California<\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Approximate Driving Time: 1 hour, 45 minutes<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/walkoffame.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hollywood Walk of Fame<\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; Los Angeles, CA: Plan a stop to visit your favorite stars cemented on this famous walk.\u00a0 Here you can snap a photo with signatures from celebs like Muhammad Ali, Fred Astair, and Judy Garland.<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.moquecarestaurant.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Moque Brazilian Restaurant<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; Thousand Oaks, CA: This Brazilia eatery is known for their namesake fish stew and seafood cooked in clay pots, a method called panella de barro! We recommend that you try seabass, lobster, or shrimp, or go for the vegan option with veggies and plantains.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venturabotanicalgardens.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ventura Botanical Gardens<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; Ventura, CA: There are over 70,000 plants in this 107-acre collection. Spend some time wandering through Native Californian chaparral or stroll along colorful South African specimens!\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are you looking to make this a multi-day adventure? Consider splurging on this <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/whimstay.com\/detail\/mandalay-on-the-sand\/115407\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">beachfront vacation rental<\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and wake up to the sound of waves right outside your door.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>From Atlanta: Chattanooga, Tennessee Approximate Driving Time: 2 hours Gone With the Wind Museum &#8211; Marietta, GA: Great balls of fire! When planning your last minute vacation route, consider visiting this charming museum at Brumby Hall to view memorabilia from the beloved book and film. 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