With some terrific day trip options in the surrounding area, renting a car makes good sense. Without one, it’d be much harder to enjoy everything that Gongju, 20 miles away, has to offer. Soak up the sights beginning with Gongju National Museum, Gongsanseong Fortress and Magoksa. Don’t skip Cheonan either! Just 25 miles away, Independence Hall of Korea, Tedin Water Park and Cheonan Baekseok Stadium are essential stops here.