With some terrific road trip options in the surrounding area, renting a car makes sense. Without one, it wouldn’t be half as easy to enjoy all that Mexico, 45 miles away, has to offer. Hillside Mini Golf, Audrain County Historical Society and American Saddle Horse Museum alone make the drive out here worthwhile. Columbia is another great option. It’s 50 miles away and offers a variety of interesting things to do. Mizzou Arena, Columbia Mall and Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium are only the start.