With some terrific day trip options in the surrounding area, having your own car makes good sense. Without one, it’d be much more difficult to explore everything that Huntsville, 40 miles away, has to offer. US Space and Rocket Center, Bridge Street Town Centre and Huntsville Botanical Garden alone make the drive out worth it. Gadsden is another popular option. It’s 40 miles away and has a range of fascinating things to see and do. Noccalula Falls Park, Gadsden Mall and Gadsden Kiwanis Park are only the start.