With some awesome road trip options available in the surrounding area, renting a car makes good sense. Without one, it’d be much harder to experience everything that Marion, 16 miles away, has to offer. Among the first stops you make here should be Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge, Marion Carnegie Library and Rent One Park. Cobden is another popular option. It’s 35 miles away and offers an array of intriguing things to do. Giant City State Park, Rustle Hill Winery and StarView Vineyards are just the start.