The greatest part about having a car is that you can travel where you want, when you want. Make full use of your freedom by checking out all that there is to do in Yaroslavl. It’s just 40 miles away. Among the first stops you make here ought to be Church of Elijah the Prophet, Yaroslavl Zoo and Monument to Yaroslav the Wise. The locals are also likely to point you toward Ivanovo, 55 miles away. If you only see one attraction here, make sure it’s Arcady Severny Monument. (But we’d also highly recommend Ivanovsky Museum of Printed Cotton and Palekh Art Museum Gallery.)