With some great day trip options in the surrounding area, having your own car makes good sense. Without one, it’d be much more difficult to experience all that Plains, 30 miles away, has to offer. Maranatha Baptist Church should be toward the top of your list here. Jimmy Carter Peanut and Jimmy Carter National Historic Site are also not to be missed. Situated 40 miles away, Macon is another popular choice. If you swing by, make sure you check out The Allman Brothers Band Museum at the Big House, Macon Mall and Grand Opera House.