With some terrific day trip options in the surrounding area, having your own car makes good sense. Without one, it’d be much harder to soak up everything that Martin, 16 miles away, has to offer. Among the first stops you make here should be Martina Benka Museum, Martin Skanzen and Museum of the Slovak Village. Located 25 miles away, Banska Bystrica is another place to aim for. If you swing by, don’t miss Golf and Country Club Hron, Museum of the Slovak National Uprising and The Clock Tower.