With some terrific road trip options in the surrounding area, renting a car makes sense. Without one, it’d be much harder to soak up all that Great Bend, 25 miles away, has to offer. Barton County Historical Society Museum and Village, Cheyenne Bottoms and Veterans Memorial Park alone justify the drive. Situated 45 miles away, Hutchinson is another popular choice. If you swing by, make sure you check out Hutchinson Mall, Kansas Cosmophere and Fun Valley Sports Complex.