With some awesome day trip options in the surrounding area, renting a car makes good sense. Without one, it’d be much more difficult to explore all that Natchitoches, 30 miles away, has to offer. Among your first few stops here should be Cane River National Heritage Area, Old Courthouse Museum and Historic District Shopping. Nacogdoches is another terrific option. It’s 60 miles away and has an array of interesting things to see and do. SFA Mast Arboretum, Nacogdoches City Baseball Complex and Pecan Acres Park are just the start.