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City break in Riga. Active leisure ideas for Riga - attractions, recreation and nightlife

Riga - Schwarzhaupterhaus Riga is famous for various nightlife institutions. Music lovers, connoisseurs of fine food, and dance lovers will surely be able to find here a perfect place for relaxation that will fit their tastes. Saxophone is a popular night club that keeps attracting fans of rock music. This club is notable for its informal atmosphere. Saxophone also often becomes the venue for the performances of popular music groups. The Big Point club is a great place to listen to international music and enjoy a diverse cultural program. The club is considered quite a respectable one, so the choice of clothes should attract more attention.
Extraordinary weekend in Riga - unusual places, services and attractions for travel gourmet
Millions of travelers limit their excursion program to visiting the Old Town of Riga only, and that’s a mistake! There are so many wonderful landmarks outside the historic center. If … Open
Casablanca club is not only a great place to listen to good music, but also a quality restaurant where you can enjoy all most popular national dishes. Every evening the restaurant hosts entertaining music concerts; the club is often visited by very reputable and prominent people, including famous politicians, musicians and artists. Fans of colorful parties and dances will prefer club Essential. A huge dance floor, modern music and great choice of exotic cocktails - fans of merry parties will find here everything they need.
Depo club is a place that will not disappoint its visitors. Every day here take place theme parties that will be interesting to visit by jazz fans, and fans of alternative music, as well as by connoisseurs by other musical directions. The club is divided into three large halls. Visitors are welcome to have rest in a cozy cafe and enjoy the specialties of this place. Club Faraons is a popular night spot on the map of Riga. Here you will find a dance floor, several beautiful bars and VIP-class facilities. Each room is decorated in its own unique style and resembles decorations from the movie about Ancient Egypt - sarcophagi, statues of priests, and pyramids are the mail elements of decoration. Copyright www.orangesmile.com
Unusual weekend in Riga: accommodation in extraordinary hotels
Small Riga is, nevertheless, rich in amazing hotels, a stay in which will become an unforgettable adventure. Boutique Hotel Mama is one of these hotels. The opening of Hotel Mama took place … Open
Those, who expect to devote much time to visiting shops, are recommended to visit Riga in winter as this is the time for major sales in all big shopping malls. The largest shopping center of the city is called ORIGO and is located just a few steps away from Station Square. The department store Stockmann is located nearby. Here you can buy widest choice of products - from household appliances and clothing to jewelry and perfumes.
Riga at night time Riga provides a lot of facilities and services for active pastime with family, children or friends. For paintball fans, on the territory of Riga, you will find several special areas equipped for individual and group battles. For 10 euros you will get everything you need to play - markers with an air balloon, masks, gloves, uniform and 100 balls of paint (an additional 100 balls for 4 euros). During the whole game, you will move around the battlefield, overcoming various obstacles, each of which can hide the "enemy". So, go ahead - in the battle for victory!
Riga design-hotels for stylish travellers
Mercure Riga Centre is one of the most famous designer hotels in Riga. This gorgeous hotel is open in a magnificent building that dates back to the beginning of the 20th century. In the … Open
If during the sightseeing tour in Riga you will be able to visit the "Lipsta Spilve" aerodrome, which is located 30 minutes away from the city center - take the chance to make a parachute jump. This service is available to experienced paratroopers, and newbie who made the decision for the first time to take this adventure. Beginners will have the pre-taught instructor, who will teach them the jump performing technique. If parachute jump is too much for you - try the bungee jumping in the valley of the Gauja River near Sigulda. If you want to fly, visit the aerodynamic tunnel "Aerodium". It is located a half an hour's drive from Riga. The cost of such entertainment starts from 20 Euros.
Riga Have you ever been to a duck hunt? This is your chance to hunt! And after a successful hunt, all the ducks will remain alive. Check the qualities inherent in true hunters: endurance, reaction, accuracy. Targets in the form of earthenware plates fly from four different positions at different angles, which provides the situation as close as possible to reality. Waiting for the target with the palm on the trigger you will hear the beating of your heart. The complex of shooting combines leisure in nature with pleasant entertainment. There is a cafe. The price for 25 shots is 7 Euros.
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Recommended places for active recreation and leisure in Riga

Orange Bar
Where: Jana Seta 5, Riga; Telephone: +371 722 8423;
B-bars
Where: 2 Doma Laukums, Riga; Telephone: +371 722 8842;
Skyline Bar
Where: Elizabetes 55, Riga; Telephone: +371 6777 2282;
Nobody Writes To The Colonel
Where: 26-28 Peldu, Riga; Telephone: +371 721 3886;
Reference information
Map of all parks
National and city parks around Riga
♥   Nature Park 'Beberbeķi' , 2.5 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Nature Park 'Dolessala' , 14.4 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Nature Park 'Piejūra' , 25 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Nature Park 'Ogres Zilie kalni' , 30.4 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Nature Park 'Svētes paliene' , 37.2 km from the center. On the map   Photo
Map of all aquaparks
Water attractions around Riga
♥   Water park 'Livu Akvaparks' Jurmala, near Riga, 14.8 km from the center. On the map   Photo

City break ideas for neighbours of Riga

Jurmala
Nature fans will be pleased to find multiple trails for walking. Absolutely remarkable forests surround Jurmala, and it’s very interesting to explore them. Moreover, there is a charming botanic garden in the city. The garden is located not far from Kristaps Morgan ... Open »
Parnu
An excellent water park named Tervice Paradiis is placed in close vicinity to the beach. The park is the largest in the country. Tourists are offered a great assortment of swimming pools, slopes and water attractions and a comfortable resting area, attractive ... Open »
Palanga
The Botanical Garden of Palanga will be a perfect place for hiking and serene leisure. The garden takes a vast territory and impresses its visitors with plenty of exotic plants and flowers. Those tourists tending to privacy and serene rest will love the Sculpture Garden ... Open »
Kaunas
Fans of shopping will be interested in visiting the Acropolis mall, which is home to more than one hundred boutiques and shops with widest choice of goods. Apart from a large selection of shops, Acropolis is the place where visitors will find a lot of prospects for ... Open »
Klaipeda
There are three main shopping streets in Klaipeda. On the Herkaus Manto street there are interesting souvenir shops and clothing stores. Tiltq street is famous for an abundance of exclusive shops, here you can find branded clothes and stylish accessories. The busiest ... Open »
Vilnius
Those, who want to walk in local shops and explore the range of products sold in local malls, are recommended to move to Pilies Street. Here you will find most attractive clothing stores and souvenir shops. Items made of amber, as well as paintings depicting the sights ... Open »
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