With some terrific day trip options available in the surrounding area, renting a car makes good sense. Without one, it’d be much more difficult to explore everything that Ooltewah, 25 miles away, has to offer. Harrison Bay State Park ought to be toward the top of your list here. Volkswagen Chattanooga Assembly Plant and The Honors Course are awesome attractions too. Don’t forget about Chattanooga either! Just 35 miles away, Tennessee Aquarium, Ruby Falls and Chattanooga Riverfront are essential stops here.