If you’re after a day-trip destination, we’ve got a couple of suggestions. Situated 18 miles away, Decatur is worth jumping in the car for. Hickory Point Mall, Scovill Zoo and Rock Springs Conservation Area alone make the drive out worthwhile. The locals will also probably point you toward Effingham, 40 miles away. If you can only see one attraction here, make sure it’s Effingham Performance Center. (But we’re also huge fans of Cross at the Crossroads and Lake Sara.)