With some awesome road trip options in the surrounding area, renting a car makes good sense. Without one, it wouldn’t be half as easy to explore everything that Jefferson, 25 miles away, has to offer. Explore the area starting with Gone With the Wind Museum, Freeman Plantation and Jefferson Historical Museum. Located 30 miles away, Longview is another place to aim for. If you visit, don’t miss Longview Mall, Paul Boorman Trail Park and Alpine Golf Course.