With some terrific day trip options in the surrounding area, renting a car makes sense. Without one, it’d be much harder to enjoy all that Ivanovo, 20 miles away, has to offer. Arcady Severny Monument, Ivanovsky Museum of Printed Cotton and Palekh Art Museum Gallery alone make the drive out worthwhile. Suzdal is another popular destination. It’s 25 miles away and boasts an array of interesting things to do. Suzdal Kremlin, Saint Antipius and Saint Lazarus Churches and Monastery of Saint Euthymius are only the start.