With some terrific road trip options available in the surrounding area, renting a car makes good sense. Without one, it’d be much harder to experience all that Nisswa, 20 miles away, has to offer. Among your first few stops here should be Brainerd International Raceway, Nisswa Family Fun Center and Mount Ski Gull. Don’t skip Brainerd either! Just 25 miles away, Brainerd International Raceway, Lake Ossawinnamakee and North Central Speedway are must-sees here.