With some great day trip options in the surrounding area, renting a car makes sense. Without one, it wouldn’t be half as easy to explore all that Groningen, 25 miles away, has to offer. Prinsenhof Gardens, Visual Arts Centre and De Oosterpoort alone justify the drive. Heerenveen is another popular destination. It’s 30 miles away and offers an array of interesting things to see and do. Thialf Ice Stadium, Abe Lenstra Stadium and Heerenveen Museum are just the start.