With some terrific day trip options in the surrounding area, having your own car makes sense. Without one, it’d be much harder to soak up everything that Mankato, MN (MKT-Mankato Regional), 50 miles away, has to offer. Among your first stops here ought to be Chankaska Creek Ranch & Winery, Betsy & Tacy’s House Tours & Gift Shop and WOW Zone Family Entertainment Center. Locals will also likely point you in the direction of Mason City, IA (MCW-Mason City Municipal), 35 miles away. If you only have time for one thing here, let it be Surf Ballroom and Museum. (But we’re also big fans of Clear Lake State Park and Buddy Holly Crash Site.)