Hotels near major US cities offer convenient summer escapes

Paws Up in Montana provides a ranch experience just 30 minutes from Missoula. With accommodations ranging from cabins to glamping tents and activities like horseback riding and fly-fishing, it offers an immersive Montana experience starting at $2,588 per night.

AutoCamp Cape Cod presents a retro vibe two hours from Boston with its Airstream accommodations and proximity to Buzzards Bay beaches. Rates start at $200 or 70,000 Hilton Honors points per night.

The Ritz-Carlton Reynolds on Lake Oconee is situated 90 minutes from Atlanta. Known for its five golf courses and extensive spa services, it provides a serene lakeside retreat starting at $670 or 56,000 Marriott Bonvoy points per night.

White Barn Inn in Kennebunkport offers New England charm just 90 minutes from Boston with coastal activities and elevated dining options available starting at $945 per night.

Miraval Austin focuses on wellness programs within Texas Hill Country's landscape. Located half an hour from Austin, the resort provides all-inclusive packages starting at $940 or 40,000 World of Hyatt points per night.

The St. Regis Longboat Key Resort delivers luxury along Florida's Gulf Coast over an hour’s drive from Tampa. Guests can enjoy beachside amenities with rates beginning at $730 or 82,000 Marriott Bonvoy points per night.

Troutbeck in New York's Hudson Valley features historic charm two hours north of New York City offering wellness offerings like yoga and astrology readings with rates starting at $550 per night.

Inn at Bay Harbor on Lake Michigan offers lake life experiences four hours from Detroit with amenities including golf courses and vineyard tours available starting at $494 per night.

These hotels provide diverse options for those seeking last-minute summer getaways close to urban centers without needing to fly.