If you have a bit of spare time and you’re willing to travel 50 miles, check out Surakarta. This vibrant destination has plenty of things to keep you engaged. Solo Paragon Lifestyle Mall should be at the top of your list here. Hartono Mall and Mangkunegaran Palace are fantastic attractions too. The locals will also probably point you toward Yogyakarta, 60 miles away. If you can only find time for one attraction here, let it be Gembira Loka Zoo. (But we’re also big fans of Jogja City Mall and Palace of Yogyakarta.)