With some great day trip options in the surrounding area, renting a car makes good sense. Without one, it’d be much harder to experience all that Fredericton, 35 miles away, has to offer. Regent Mall, The Playhouse Fredericton and Beaverbrook Art Gallery alone make the drive out worthwhile. Locals are also likely to point you in the direction of Miramichi, 55 miles away. If you only see one thing here, make sure it’s Miramichi River. (But we’re also huge fans of W.S. Loggie Cultural Centre and French Fort Cove.)