Best places in Riga, Latvia to visit (UPDATED February, 2024)

Best places in Riga

Discover the best places in Riga, curated using our unique algorithm blending 'Top Rated' and 'Most Reviewed' establishments. Uncover the city's gems and must-visit locales for an unforgettable experience. Please note that certain places categories are intentionally excluded to ensure a refined selection. Ratings are based from 2.7K places in the city.

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Kemeri Bog Board Walk Tower

Tourist attraction

👍👍 Board the train in Riga on platform 3 and embark on a leisurely journey to Kemeri. Continue in the direction of travel of the train for about 200m, then cross the tracks and follow the paved road to A10. Take a right and hike along A10 for about 500m, then turn left and follow the road into the wood...

4.90 (1K reviews) (~39.82 km from centre)

Riga Motor Museum

Technology museum

Founded in 1989, this spacious museum houses a collection of antique automobiles, plus a cafe.

4.80 (9.6K reviews) (~7.8 km from centre)

Start of the Kemeri Bog walk

Hiking area

👍👍 Lovely walk through Kemari bog, around 4 km around the big circle and 2 km around the smaller one. There are places where you can sit and enjoy the scenery through the path. And at the tower, there is a beautiful view of the swamp. If you want to learn more about the swamp there are information boar...

4.90 (815 reviews) (~39.39 km from centre)

Mikhail Chekhov Riga Russian Theatre

Performing arts theater

4.80 (3.1K reviews) (~0.26 km from centre)

Mežaparks Great Bandstand

Concert hall

👍👍 Was at a very beautiful concert with a lot of lightshows. The whole sitting area was okay and everything is ok.

4.80 (2.7K reviews) (~7.87 km from centre)

Italissimo

Restaurant

👍👍 The food was delicious and well presented. A lovely restaurant with a cosy and pleasant atmosphere. Had a delightful evening.

$$$ $

4.80 (2.1K reviews) (~1.28 km from centre)

Mangalsala breakwater

Tourist attraction

👍👍 If you like the sunset and peaceful places then this place is best for you. And even if you like jungle trekking, this place is good. And there is a good walkway too. And there is also a good walkway and there is a nice sitting place to watch the sunset.

4.80 (1.8K reviews) (~13.58 km from centre)

Lighthouse

Tourist attraction

4.80 (1.5K reviews) (~14.3 km from centre)

Ogre city square

Park

👍👍 The winter season has already brought a festive atmosphere to the square, with decorations, lights, and seasonal events. We enjoyed winter activities and celebrations in and around the square with some local food from the stalls which included chocolate cupcake and a lollipop 🍭 which is made from...

4.80 (1.4K reviews) (~33.77 km from centre)

Salaspils Botanical Garden conservatory

Garden

👍👍 Fantastic place to see and learn about tropical and subtropical plants.

4.80 (1.3K reviews) (~18.05 km from centre)

Shōyu

Ramen restaurant

👍 Cute little place at a great location. It's small, so you need reservation in advance. We didn't have it but we managed to agree shortly in advance via FB to save us spot, which was nice. Service is nice, fast. I've tried veggie gyoza and vegan ramen ( the only veg version of ramen they have atm). B...

$$ $$

4.80 (1.2K reviews) (~1.45 km from centre)

Ogres Zilo kalnu skatu tornis

Observation deck

4.80 (1.1K reviews) (~30.73 km from centre)

Great Kangari trail

Tourist attraction

👍👍 A very nice place to visit in any season, it has variety of lake, forest, viewing tower and a walk through swampy area on wooden trail. It is also not far from Riga, not extremely long (easy to conquer for kids too) and not as crowded as more popular trails (if you get there before noon). Recommende...

4.80 (1K reviews) (~38.06 km from centre)

Ragakāpa Nature Park (Bulduri NP)

Park

👍👍 Very nice place to walk in the nature

4.80 (1K reviews) (~12.37 km from centre)

Veikborda un ūdens atrakciju parks - Marupe Wake

Amusement park

👍 Recommend it for a birthday party’s. Enjoyed a lot only it’s really slippery! Big playground for such a small place. Got only really sick from the water.

4.80 (1K reviews) (~12.26 km from centre)

Mr. Blinciks Salaspils

Pancake restaurant

👍👍 The best! Best crepes I ever eat! First I was expecting something kebab like, but no it is definitely not. Its better much better! The taste is absolutely amazing and colourful. For reasonable price you can have full complete and tasteful lunch.

$$ $$

4.80 (924 reviews) (~17.21 km from centre)

Kozy Eats

Restaurant

Laid-back vegan eatery crafting burgers, wraps & bowls, plus salads, coffee drinks & desserts.

$$ $$

4.80 (907 reviews) (~1.27 km from centre)

Olaine town’s forest park

Park

👍👍 Still a great park to do things, although recently it got some redesigns to make it more kid friendly

4.80 (889 reviews) (~21.14 km from centre)

Zoo Rezidence

Animal park

👍👍 Very nice place for weekend chillout, nice to see animals, kids have things to do ,feed animals. Owners preparing boutique camping and sauna in an old train!

4.80 (888 reviews) (~15.1 km from centre)

St. Alexander Nevsky Church, Riga

Orthodox church

Yellow-and-green wooden Orthodox church constructed in the 1820s, with a belfry & religious icons.

4.80 (885 reviews) (~1.23 km from centre)

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