With some awesome road trip options in the surrounding area, having your own car makes sense. Without one, it’d be much harder to soak up all that Mountain View, 17 miles away, has to offer. Explore the area starting with Ozark Folk Center State Park, Blanchard Springs Caverns and Cash’s White River Theater. Located 20 miles away, Batesville is another popular tourist destination. If you swing by, make sure you check out Kennedy Park, Course at Eagle Mountain and Old Independence Regional Museum.