With some awesome road trip options available in the surrounding area, renting a car makes good sense. Without one, it wouldn’t be half as easy to enjoy all that Vladimir, 35 miles away, has to offer. Vladimir Central Prison, Roman Catholic Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary of the Rosary and Golden Gates of Vladimir alone make the drive out worthwhile. Don’t skip Suzdal either! Just 55 miles away, Suzdal Kremlin, Saint Antipius and Saint Lazarus Churches and Monastery of Saint Euthymius are essential stops here.