With some great day trip options available in the surrounding area, renting a car makes good sense. Without one, it wouldn’t be half as easy to soak up everything that Augusta, 30 miles away, has to offer. Maine State House should be high up on your list here. Old Fort Western and Maine State Museum are terrific attractions too. Gardiner is another terrific option. It’s 35 miles away and offers an array of awesome things to see and do. Maine State House, Old Fort Western and Maine State Museum are only the start.