What to do and see in Riga, Riga Region: The Best Things to do Good for Kids

May 14, 2022 Leida Jutras

The Latvian capital, the largest city in the Baltics, is a fascinating mixture of proud Latvian tradition and influences of the various countries that have occupied it. Independent once again since 1991, Riga's Art Nouveau center has won it UNESCO World Heritage Site designation. Opened up to mass tourism with the advent of budget air travel, Riga's Old City and its abundance of bars and restaurants can be explored on foot. The New Town is easily reached by an efficient and modern bus and tram network.
Restaurants in Riga

1. Riga Motormuseum

Sergeja Eizenshteina iela 8, Riga 1079 Latvia +371 67 025 888 [email protected] http://www.motormuzejs.lv
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5.0 based on 660 reviews

Riga Motormuseum

The renovated Riga Motor Museum opened its doors to visitors on the 2nd of July, 2016. At the Museum you can view the largest and most diverse vintage motor vehicle collection in the Baltics, exhibiting more than a 100 unique automobiles and motorcycles. Our exposition is a thrilling and interactive tale of unique cars, notable people and historic events. The authentic motor vehicles are complimented by touchscreen monitors, operable models, videos, interactive exhibits, virtual reality and other information provided by modern technology; making the museum visit into an exciting and insightful adventure. For Riga Motor Museum visitors to feel comfortable, and to have a valuable and productive visit even on an entire day’s visit, we offer a range of additional services - interactive activities in the children's play area, exploratory guided tours, a museum cafe, gift shop and free parking.

Reviewed By Ravennor - Stockholm, Sweden

Highly recommended for all types of people of all ages.m Good for people with mobilty issues. The exhibition is beautiful and also very educational. Not only vintage cars but also vintage bicycles, motor bicycles, telephones and radios are exhibited as well as fire vehicles, ambulances, lorries and buses, with plenty of information, yet not too overbaring.. Some parts also exhibits and explains life under Soviet rule, and how Latvian technological production survived during that time. Many of the vehicles are extremely high priced collector's items. There are quite a few interactive features that work for adults and children alike, For us who remember the times before the wall came down, there is a section with cars belonging to famous Soviet leaders, such as Stalin and Brezjev, together with a wast collection of many other Soviet vehicles. You can have your picture taken, receiving hail from the masses as you pass as the leader of the 1st of May parade in Comrade Brezjevs place. You get the picture for free if you provide your e-mail address. The bar/ cafe/ restaurant is relatively price worthy. You CAN go by bus to the door! Bus no 5 leaves from the Central station area and back with a stop on the street just outside the museum. Thebus ride takes about 35 minutes from the Central station area while the taxi takes 15 minutes, but the bus ride only cost 2 euros. No need to walk for 15 minutes to the bus stop as Google tries to trick you into!

2. Live Silver Museum

Torna iela 4, Riga 1050 Latvia +371 29 356 858 [email protected] http://www.livesilvermuseum.lv
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5.0 based on 43 reviews

Live Silver Museum

The spirit of the world in silver. Live Silver Museum in Riga showcases majestic large-scale silver works of art, and one can see the place where these masterpieces are created. The museum invites you to see the world’s largest silver castle made by silversmith Olegs Auzers, where the major world religions coexist. The master’s work speaks about a world where devotion and altruism coexist with envy and greed, where love mingles with hate and where life wins over death. For museum guests, we offer you to look at beautiful large-format silver artworks as well as ornate sheaths. It also offers lectures about silver in improving health and the opportunity to taste silver water.

Reviewed By Dagvyk

Not a big place but it worths seeing! Very detailed works bearing deep thoughts. Go and see, this museum is the place you shouldn't miss.

3. House of the Black Heads

Ratslaukums 7, Riga 1050 Latvia +371 67 043 678 [email protected] http://www.melngalvjunams.lv/en
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4.5 based on 1,780 reviews

House of the Black Heads

Closed for Covid-19 at the moment. On the last Saturday of month - join open FREE guided tour at 13:00 on English! Get the 1h tour with guide for free, pay only the entrance fee! Pre-reservation is necessary on website or by e-mail. It is one of the most beautiful buildings in Riga, with a unique legacy of the Black Heads brotherhood that was established here at the end of the 14th century, along with the existing merchants’ guild. The young and joyful foreign merchants united in the brotherhood organized splendid events, later becoming honorable members of the local community. As time passed the house began to host visits of foreign kings and other noble guests and continues to fulfill this task up to today – concerts, balls, gala dinners and diplomatic receptions are frequently organized here. Now every visitor has the chance to explore the exhibition about the history and economic development of Riga City.

Reviewed By Nitvoyodelo - Vineland, United States

The original building was from the 13-14th Century. It was the home of a guild called the Black Heads, merchants, ship owners and foreigners in Riga. The building sustained damage during WWII and later rebuilt, after the fall of Communism.

4. Riga Town Hall Square

Kalku iela, Riga Latvia +371 67 037 900 http://www.LiveRiga.com
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4.5 based on 3,030 reviews

Riga Town Hall Square

Reviewed By malcolmc998 - St. Neots, United Kingdom

Well worth a visit to The House of Blackheads which has an intriguing history going back hundreds of years, plus Workd War2 and the Russian occupation

5. Old City Riga (Vecriga)

Kungu Iela 3 Riga, Riga 1050 Latvia +371 67037900 [email protected] https://www.liveriga.com/en/7896-the-old-town
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4.5 based on 7,115 reviews

Old City Riga (Vecriga)

This charming maze of narrow and crooked cobblestone streets is filled with a mixture of architectural styles including Nordic, Gothic, Renaissance, baroque and Jugendstil, plus such historic sites as the 13th-century Riga Castle, St. Peter's Church, the Swedish Gate and the Freedom Monument.

Reviewed By 591raye - Tilburg, The Netherlands

Visited Riga for a long weekend without any expectations. Now I’m convinced, it’s one of the greatest cities with a great architecture, a great atmosphere and just a great ambiance???????? Discover the different squares with a lot of restaurants and bars with live music. Look at the street artists making art with fire , the opera singer , the street music bands and so on.

6. Jauniela

Jauniela, Riga Latvia
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4.5 based on 305 reviews

Jauniela

Reviewed By Coryy20 - Port of Spain, Caribbean

Jauniela is for sure a very lively street with its winding cobblestone street. This are can lead you into other streets. The street is narrow and I must advice to leave the uncomfortable high heels at home. Please wear comfy cushioned shoes for these roads. Jauniela has lots of charm and many people seem to love this street as well. It just has a lot of charm about it.

7. Bastejkalna Park

Basteja bulvaris, Riga Latvia
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4.5 based on 530 reviews

Bastejkalna Park

Reviewed By vilnisk - Riga, Latvia

Beautifull park next to old town, freedom monument and many other places to see, so it yould be next to impossible to miss it, but it is highly recomended not to rush trough it, but take some time to look around and enjoy the beauty around you. In summer there are some docks where you can take boat trips trough the canal and Daugava river.

8. Latvian Ethnographic Open Air Museum

Brivdabas Iela 21, Riga 1024 Latvia 7994106 [email protected] http://www.brivdabasmuzejs.lv
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4.5 based on 874 reviews

Latvian Ethnographic Open Air Museum

Reviewed By SolihullTony

We took one of the very efficient buses from Riga on a gloomy day at the end of December and thoroughly enjoyed our few hours at the open air museum. Even without the craftsmen who are there in the summer, it was so interesting seeing the lovely old, wooden buildings, mostly with mossy roofs.

9. Pauls Stradins Medicine History Museum

Antonijas iela 1, Riga 1010 Latvia +371 67 222 665 http://www.mvm.lv/lv
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4.5 based on 198 reviews

Pauls Stradins Medicine History Museum

Reviewed By Cloudyann - Holsbybrunn, Sweden

I found this museum by accident when I walked past it randomly. It’s not advertised or near other attractions, but I’m so glad I stopped there. For 2.50€, it was super cheap, and things were written in English too. What an amazing collection of medical equipment and rare books. I especially loved the props and scenes to show what things would have looked like in the past. Loved this museum! They should advertise better!

10. Panorama Riga Observation Deck

Akademijas laukums 1 Latvian Academy of Sciences, Riga 1050 Latvia +371 20 088 097 [email protected] http://panoramariga.lv
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4.5 based on 839 reviews

Panorama Riga Observation Deck

"Panorama Riga" is a circular terrace - observation deck of the Latvian Academy of Sciences, offering breathtaking 360° panoramic views of Riga. The terrace is wide enough, so groups of tourists or companies of friends can feel free on the "Panorama Riga" observation deck. From the "Panorama Riga" observation deck, you can take wonderful photos with panoramic views of Riga, nothing obstructs the view, enclosures and glass reflections don’t interfere. You can watch the most beautiful sunset or have a romantic date in the height of 65 meters.

Reviewed By Pichalv - Sigulda, Latvia

"Panorama Riga" is a circular terrace - observation deck of the Latvian Academy of Sciences, offering breathtaking 360° panoramic views of Riga. To visit it you should pay 5 EUR downstairs.

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