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Don't laugh: Cleveland.
Tons of great food, a national park nearby, the Lake, and more renowned culture than most US cities.
Included in that five day run would be day-trip jumpoffs to Detroit (Greenfield Village, arts, food, sports) and Niagara Falls.
And the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton.
I don't know that too many people would consider Niagara Falls and Dearborn as daytrip as both are about four hours away ONE WAY.
I like the Victoria, BC recommendation. You can visit the cute downtown, do whale watching twice -- one day with the resident pods, one day with the transient pods, visit historic castle like homes, do a day trip to a cute swimming hole place, plan to have tea one day at the Empress Hotel. I really enjoyed the week we spent there a few years back.
So many other nice places just aren't all that fun in July (like Washington DC in spring or fall, New Orleans in spring or fall, Charleston in spring or fall)
There are great little mountain towns that are good for five days, but these charming quaint places with some great day trips don't have a Marriott.
We fly into Vegas. Spend a day or two gambling and great shows.
Then we head north, through Zion and Bryce NPs (day at each) then head to Moab. Great little town with wonderful restaurants. Within easy day trip driving of Arches and Canyonlands NPs https://shesavesshetravels.com/trave...to-do-in-moab/
Since the OP says they prefer mountain states, I'll suggest Arizona (northern of course) so much to do, although mostly outdoor scenic stuff, not city stuff....
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I would have to say San Francisco.
Monterrey, Carmel and Pebble Beach to the south, Yosemite and Sequoia to the east. Muir Woods, Muir Lookout, Napa Valley and Point Reeves lighthouse to the north and San Francisco itself.
We have traveled a lot domestically and as far as things to see in a small radius of a U S city I think SF has a lot to offer.
Good luck with your choice.
I'd also throw Lake Tahoe into the mix as easily accessible from San Francisco, beautiful area.
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