With some terrific day trip options available in the surrounding area, having your own car makes sense. Without one, it’d be much harder to explore everything that Alexandria, 35 miles away, has to offer. Explore the area starting with Alexandria Mall, Alexandria Zoological Park and Kent Plantation House. Natchez is another great option. It’s 35 miles away and offers an array of intriguing things to do. Stanton Hall, Natchez National Historical Park and Rosalie Mansion are only the start.