Hi needsmrest,
Post #2 here includes some good options both locally and two of our manufacturing members who are within about 80 miles or so as well and make some very good quality and value mattresses.
I would probably suggest calling the ones that are further away to discuss what you may prefer before taking a drive there but if either they or your more local choices have a mattress that you can test and fits your needs and preferences and is in the budget and value range you prefer, then you would have the best of both worlds … the ability to personally test a mattress along with great local value. If nothing else … they would provide a good reference point for any type of purchase including online so that your final choices are between “good and good”.
Phoenix