With some awesome road trip options in the surrounding area, renting a car makes sense. Without one, it’d be much harder to experience everything that Nebraska City, 45 miles away, has to offer. Among your first few stops here ought to be Arbor Day Farm, The Golf Club at Table Creek and Arbor Lodge State Historical Park. Located 55 miles away, Council Bluffs is another popular destination. If you drop by, be sure to check out Henry Doorly Zoo, Horseshoe Council Bluffs and TD Ameritrade Park Omaha.