See what’s going on in nearby Surakarta. What’s 17 miles when you’ve got your own rental car? The journey there is half the fun! Among your first stops here should be Solo Paragon Lifestyle Mall, Hartono Mall and Mangkunegaran Palace. Don’t forget about Yogyakarta either! Just 50 miles away, Gembira Loka Zoo, Jogja City Mall and Palace of Yogyakarta are non-negotiable stops here.