With some terrific day trip options in the surrounding area, having your own car makes sense. Without one, it’d be much harder to enjoy all that Ivanovo, 25 miles away, has to offer. Arcady Severny Monument, Ivanovsky Museum of Printed Cotton and Palekh Art Museum Gallery alone justify the drive. Yaroslavl is another terrific option. It’s 35 miles away and home to tons of awesome things to do. Church of Elijah the Prophet, Yaroslavl Zoo and Monument to Yaroslav the Wise are just the start.