With some great road trip options available in the surrounding area, renting a car makes good sense. Without one, it’d be much harder to explore all that Evansville, 30 miles away, has to offer. Tropicana Evansville Casino ought to be high up on your list here. Eastland Mall and Mesker Park Zoo are also not to be missed. Owensboro is another popular destination. It’s 45 miles away and has a range of intriguing things to see and do. Smothers Park, International Bluegrass Music Museum and Yellow Creek Park are just the start.