With some terrific road trip options available in the surrounding area, having your own car makes sense. Without one, it’d be much harder to explore everything that Orleans, 30 miles away, has to offer. Explore the area starting with Lake Willoughby, Orleans Country Club and Crystal Lake State Park. Barton is another popular option. It’s 35 miles away and has tons of fascinating things to see and do. Lake Willoughby, Orleans Country Club and Crystal Lake State Park are just the start.