With some terrific day trip options in the surrounding area, renting a car makes good sense. Without one, it’d be much more difficult to soak up everything that Batesville, 20 miles away, has to offer. Kennedy Park, Course at Eagle Mountain and Old Independence Regional Museum alone make the drive out worth it. Don’t forget about Mountain View either! Just 25 miles away, Ozark Folk Center State Park, Blanchard Springs Caverns and Cash’s White River Theater are non-negotiable stops here.