With some terrific day trip options available in the surrounding area, renting a car makes sense. Without one, it’d be much more difficult to experience everything that Moses Lake, 40 miles away, has to offer. Among your first few stops here should be Surf ‘n Slide Water Park, Moses Lake Museum & Art Center and Blue Heron park. Don’t forget about Walla Walla either! Just 45 miles away, Northstar Winery, Fort Walla Walla and Art Gallery at the Marcus Whitman Hotel & Conference Center are essential stops here.