With some terrific road trip options available in the surrounding area, having your own car makes sense. Without one, it’d be much more difficult to explore all that McHenry, 30 miles away, has to offer. Deep Creek Lake should be toward the top of your list here. Wisp Resort and Swallow Falls State Park are terrific attractions too. Don’t skip Bedford either! Just 30 miles away, Old Bedford Village, Bedford Candies and The Historic Lincoln Highway are essential stops here.