With some great day trip options in the surrounding area, renting a car makes good sense. Without one, it’d be much harder to explore all that Ivanovo, 30 miles away, has to offer. Among your first stops here should be Arcady Severny Monument, Ivanovsky Museum of Printed Cotton and Palekh Art Museum Gallery. Located 45 miles away, Kostroma is another popular tourist destination. If you visit, don’t miss Fire Tower, Ivan Susanin Monument and Kostroma Regional Planetarium.