With some awesome day trip options in the surrounding area, renting a car makes good sense. Without one, it’d be much more difficult to explore all that Mercer, 30 miles away, has to offer. Carow Park, Lake of the Falls and Mercer Depot Museum alone make the drive out worthwhile. Located 45 miles away, Hayward is another popular destination. If you swing by, make sure you check out American Birkebeiner Trail, National Fresh Water Fishing Hall of Fame and Museum and Shues Pond Park.