With some terrific road trip options in the surrounding area, having your own car makes good sense. Without one, it wouldn’t be half as easy to explore all that Abilene, 45 miles away, has to offer. Mall of Abilene, Abilene Zoo and Paramount Theatre alone make the drive out here worthwhile. Don’t forget about San Angelo either! Just 50 miles away, Lake Nasworthy, Fort Concho National Historic Landmark and Sunset Mall are essential stops here.