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Station Tours

Maryland Public Television is thrilled to announce the return of our Station Tour Program at our campus located in Owings Mills. Would you like to bring in a group of students, your community’s club, senior adult organization, or academic association? Request a tour today ! Visitors will learn all about MPT’s history and view displays of our achievements as Maryland’s only statewide broadcaster. You will get an inside look at current TV technology and visit all three of our studios, including The Irene and Edward H. Kaplan Studio. The Kaplan Studio now boasts almost 8500 square feet of premium production and event space. You can also view our more intimate studios that you may recognize from live pledge events and programming such as State Circle. It has been awfully quiet around here, and we’re looking forward to hosting you again!

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Important Information:

  • Tour requests must be received at least two weeks in advance.
  • Visitors may tour MPT Tuesday-Thursday between 10am and 4pm.
  • A station tour can last anywhere from 45 minutes to 1.5 hours.
  • Ample parking is available in the main lot in front of the building. We have handicapped and large vehicle parking onsite.
  • Please use the registration form to inform us of any accommodations required for your group, such as wheelchair access, auxiliary aids/services, bus parking, etc.

If you are ready to schedule a visit, please visit our  Station Tour Registration Page . If you have any questions before you book, please email  [email protected] or call 410-581-4137. 

*Please note: Completion of the registration form does not guarantee your tour is booked. You will be asked to select three date/time options for your tour and we will do our best to accommodate one of those choices. 

Looking to enhance your tour experience?  Visitors can learn so much about MPT in an hour or less! You can also tailor your tour to your group’s interest and get a more in-depth look at some of the behind-the-scenes action in the studios*.

  • For young people interested in careers in TV and/or film production, lighting, sound, editing, and more - request a longer tour of the Kaplan Studio, one of the largest studios/soundstages in the PBS system.
  • Spend a little extra time admiring our halls! Our walls are adorned with tv, film, and event posters, awards and accolades received over the years, and photos of some of your favorite public television personalities. You can let your tour guide know if we should allow you more time to explore. 
  • If you are looking for a more interactive experience for the kids, we have games, activities, and a space for lunch. Plan your field trip with us!
  • We can accommodate groups of any size, including groups that require buses/oversize vehicles. There is ample parking available in front of the MPT main entrance. 

*Please note: Some requested tour enhancements will require additional planning and lead time.

Although there is never a charge for a tour of the station, donations are always accepted and greatly appreciated! Click HERE to support the station tour program and MPT events!

REGARDING COVID-19: Based on CDC recommendations, proof of Covid-19 vaccination will not be required to visit MPT. It is recommended that unvaccinated persons wear a mask indoors if they cannot safely distance themselves from others. Please use your best judgment and stay home if you are experiencing symptoms.

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Television Station Field Trip

Tours of television (and radio) stations are available by appointment only. Small groups are welcome and the tour usually takes 45 minutes to 1 hour. Call the television station in your area and ask for the promotions manager who will schedule your visit. Public television companies welcome visitors and are designed for public access. All main production areas have windows so that visitors can watch the personnel at work. You will see sets for weekly programs and also a teleprompter. You will also see the control studio where the signal is sent to the transmitter.

Radio stations also offer tours. They have a control studio where on-air personalities work, a newsroom, and a music library. You may be able to put a face to that disc jockey or radio announcer you have been listening to all this time!

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Travel 90 Million Years Back in Time!

New Jersey Dinosaur Park

Just minutes from Manhattan, Field Station: Dinosaurs is a world-class family attraction that combines cutting-edge science with a Broadway producer’s flair to create a one-of-kind experience that’s thrilling, educational and fun.

Named “One of the World Best Spots for Dinosaur Lovers” by Fodor’s, the Field Station is trip back in time with over thirty realistic hand-sculpted dinosaurs brought to life by the brilliant engineering of the world’s leading roboticists and the imagination of our paleo-artists.

Over 30 live shows, games and activities daily connect the story of the dinosaurs to our world today, giving new relevance to their lives and power to the tales of their extinction.

The science and story of the dinosaurs is vividly presented in Bergen County’s beautiful Overpeck Park, on the banks of a scenic creek and surrounded by natural woods. Paleontologists have worked to ensure that the exhibit encompasses the latest theories and discoveries in the fields of paleontology, geology and environmental studies.

At the center of it all is the fun, the joy and the wonder of dinosaurs. Our expedition takes every family on an adventure – full of mystery, surprise and a sense of awe.

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Soar to the heavens on the new Jurassic Jump Bungee Trampoline. Harnessed riders can jump to heights of 5 to 25 feet while bouncing on a trampoline. When bouncing on the trampoline the mechanical bungee relay system helps jumpers reach the level where they could look dinosaurs in the eye!

Includes one visit to this thrilling activity.  Valid for guests between 30 to 250 pounds . 

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Erin Napier Gets Attacked by Mosquitoes on What Might be Her ‘Last Junkin’ Trip’ in Home Town Sneak Peek — Watch (Exclusive)

"Mosquitoes are eating me alive,” Erin tells husband Ben in a preview of Sunday's episode

Ben Napier is excited to explore an old barn on their clients’ property in the next episode of Home Town — but Erin Napier, who battles insects as they sort through discarded furniture, is less enthusiastic about the task.

“The barn is not in the best of shape, which means the junkin’ oughta be better,” Ben explains in a PEOPLE exclusive sneak peek of Sunday’s episode.

“This is neat,” Ben proclaims, picking up a five-sided table. Erin then finds its missing top, calling it “beautiful.”

“Mosquitoes are pretty bad in here,” Erin tells Ben, asking, “Hold up, is there, like, a bug in my hair?”

“I think it’s just the breeze blowing,” Ben tries to assure her. “I don’t see anything, baby.”

“This is what happens when you go junkin,’” Erin says.

While Erin tells Ben that a slab of walnut wood he finds “looks expensive,” and admits a colorful shelf is “very on brand” for the house they’re working on, she urges him to finish up, observing, “I feel like you’ve got a good pile here.”

“You want to look some more?” Ben suggests, to which Erin replies, “Not really. Mosquitoes are eating me alive.”

When Ben asks if Erin wants to look in another area of the barn, she’s quick to respond, “No, sure don’t,” adding, “Let’s Go.”

“This may be your last junkin’ trip,” Ben says.

“Check back with me in the winter,” Erin advises.

In the episode, titled “Old World, New Build,” the couple helps newlyweds upgrade from a tiny house to an older home given to them by their family. The HGTV stars opt to bulldoze the home and come up with a new design that suits their “eclectic, English apothecary style.”

Flying insects aren’t the only unwanted visitors Erin has faced on the show this season.

In January’s premiere, Erin was startled to uncover a lizard while removing a shutter from a house she and Ben were renovating for a Canadian family relocating to Laurel, Miss.

“I hate lizards,” she proclaimed. “I really didn’t expect to find anything. That was upsetting.” 

Erin went on to say that she's “horrified by lizards," adding, “I know it doesn’t make sense.”

“To me, lizards and snakes are the exact same thing,” she continued.

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When Ben asked how she felt about frogs, she wasn't a fan of them either. “She thinks of frogs and lizards as snakes with legs,” Ben says.

“This is my irrational fear,” Erin admitted. “I get scared of a lizard and someone thinks ‘Well, this is funny’ and they get the lizard and try to put it on me and then I would die.” 

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Field Guide to Boston

Everything you need to know about the southie st. patrick's parade.

Horses pull a wagon during the St. Patrick's Day parade in 2023. (Steven Senne/AP)

Break out all your green clothing, it's almost time for the annual South Boston St. Patrick's Day Parade.

The parade always falls on the Sunday closest to St. Patrick's Day, and this year it falls on March 17 itself. It's the 119th iteration of the procession.

Whether you're heading out to the route or opting to stay in and stream, here's what to know about the parade:

The history

Then-Sen. Robert F. Kennedy with brother, Sen. Edward M. Kennedy are shown during the St. Patrick's Day Parade in South Boston, March 17, 1968. (J.W. Green/AP)

South Boston began hosting the Saint Patrick's Day parade in 1901, moving from downtown where earlier festivities took place. The parade also celebrates Evacuation Day, commemorating the day British forces left Boston once and for all on March 17, 1776.

The parade is organized by the South Boston Allied War Veteran Council has has marched generations of Massachusetts politicians and party floats around the historically Irish neighborhood since 1901.

The mayor of Boston, state governor and other elected officials make a point to wave to watchers along the barricades as they walk. Other parade participants often include local pageant queens, dance troupes, current and former members of the military, Revolutionary War re-enactors and many pipe and drum bands.

Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey, center, waves to spectators while marching in the St. Patrick's Day parade, Sunday, March 19, 2023. (Steven Senne/AP)

The parade starts at 1 p.m. at Broadway station, heads up West Broadway Street and continues on East Broadway. The route then heads west, turning right on P Street and right again on East 4th Street. After a left on K Street and a right on East 5th Street, the parade hooks down past Thomas Park and onto Telegraph Street before wrapping up in Andrew Square on Dorchester Street.

Where to watch along the 3.5-mile route depends on the vibe you're going for, according to the organizer's website . For those hoping to celebrate with big crowds and packed bars, a spot between Broadway Station and L Street is a good bet. For those looking to avoid the masses, Thomas park or really any street other than Broadway is best for you.

If your vibe is at home on the couch, you can watch the parade NBC10 Boston’s streaming platforms and on NECN beginning at 1 p.m.

Spectators watch the St. Patrick's Day parade, Sunday, March 20, 2022, in South Boston. (Steven Senne/AP)

Getting there

Driving to the parade is not recommended, as street closures and heavy foot traffic will make finding parking harder than catching a leprechaun. Parking is banned on  numerous streets in Southie, and the city will begin towing cars parked on banned streets starting at 5 a.m. on Sunday.

The MBTA will run rush hour Red Line service from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The parade starts at Broadway station and the Red Line will be busy, so the T recommends factoring in extra time for your trip. The agency notes that trains will may bypass Broadway if traffic is too heavy.

The commuter rail will run extra trains on Sunday to accommodate an expected increase in passengers. They have a handy list of how crowded they expect trains heading out of the city will following the parade, which you can find here . Commuter rail weekend passes cost $10 and allow for unlimited train travel all weekend long.

Free shuttle buses to and from South Station to Southie run from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The bus drops off and picks up near the parade route at the City Point Bus Terminal on E 1st Street.

Regular MBTA bus routes will not stop at Broadway or Andrews station on parade day. Routes 9, 10, 11, 16, 17, and 47 will also be detoured around the parade area.

As a reminder, alcohol consumption is never allowed on MBTA vehicles or in stations.

A member of the Cycling Murrays holds an Irish flag while riding a unicycle during the annual St. Patrick's Day parade in 2018. (Steven Senne/AP)

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QuikTrip looking to expand to Northwest Pensacola

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Escambia County could be getting its first QuikTrip if the corporation's application is approved.

The site plans submitted to the county’s Development Review Committee show that the QuikTrip will be built on the southeast corner of West Nine Mile Road and Pathstone Boulevard’s intersection.

QuikTrip’s proposed store is currently planned to be than 5,000 square feet and will be built on 1.72 acres of land that hasn’t yet been developed.

Developers plan to include 47 parking spaces for the store, eight gas pumps and an air station for automobiles. The convenience store will be accessible using either East River Oaks Drive or Pathstone Boulevard, according to the project’s latest site plans filed with the county.

QuikTrip’s corporate branch is responsible for developing this potential location.

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What is QuikTrip?

QuikTrip is a chain of more than 1,000 gas stations and convenience stores across 17 different states, but their headquarters is based in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The chain has been operating since 1958 when its two founders, Burt Holmes and Chester Cadieux, opened their first store in Tulsa.

QuikTrip, like many of its gas/convenience store competitors, offers hot food, snacks and drinks for purchase, including hot breakfast, lunch and dinner sandwiches, as well as pizza and frozen treats. The closest QuikTrip to the Pensacola area is in Saraland, Alabama.

Aaron Jones wants to ‘make a statement’ when he returns to Lambeau Field with the Minnesota Vikings this fall

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GREEN BAY – The last time Aaron Jones was in Minnesota , he took a punch to the face.

It was friendly fire, a recoil off Green Bay Packers receiver Dontayvion Wicks’ backhand during a postgame scrum on New Year’s Eve. Jones put himself in a vulnerable position, trying to break things up, simultaneously having his teammate’s back. He ended up grabbing Minnesota Vikings cornerback Andrew Booth’s facemask and pushing him out of the fracas.

The memory serves as a stark contrast to these past couple of days. Jones sat at a podium in Minnesota on Thursday, wearing a purple-and-yellow hat, introducing himself to the other side of this NFC North rivalry. After the Packers released him Monday, Jones was intent to not look back. His focus is on what’s ahead in Minnesota .

Jones thanked the Packers for drafting him seven years ago, giving him a chance in the NFL and building his brand off the field, but downplayed taking his career west of the border.

“It’s not strange at all,” Jones said, wearing that purple-and-yellow hat, a sight undoubtedly strange to Packers fans. “It’s football. I’ve played for many different teams growing up. Middle school, high school, you change teams. You change teammates. That’s part of the game. I’m blessed to be here (in Minnesota), I’m excited for what’s to come, and get to work with these guys.”

There is one setting upcoming that could be strange. Jones is now set to stand on the opposing sideline at Lambeau Field when the Vikings travel to Green Bay this fall and, just like Brett Favre, Greg Jennings and Ryan Longwell before him, play in front of his former fans wearing a rival’s uniform.

Jones, with new Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold sitting to his left, suggested he’s looking forward to the trip.

“It’s going to be fun,” Jones said. “It’s going to be a lot of fun. I’m just, ball. You know what it is? I mean, I’ve played in hostile situations, hostile areas, whatever. But to me, at the end of the day, it’s just going to be ball. I’m going back to where I used to play at the end of the day, but it’s just ball.

“Just go out there and make a statement.”

After Packers released him, Aaron Jones wanted to sign ‘where I felt wanted’

Jones said agent Drew Rosenhaus called him before Monday’s release, warning him it was possible the Packers would release him. The Packers had required Jones to take a significant pay cut to remain on their roster, but Rosenhaus likely knew a better offer was attainable on the open market.

His release was a shock to many who follow the organization, and Jones’ resistance to taking a pay cut indicated he felt deserving of more from the team. The veteran running back would not admit to being caught off guard, however.

“I’m never surprised by what goes on in the league,” Jones said. “The longer you stay, the more crazier stuff you’ll see or things you think shouldn’t have happened, happen. Whatever it may be, nothing really catches me by surprise anymore in this league.”

After his release, Jones quickly pivoted to his next team. He signed with the Vikings one day later, signing a one-year, $7 million deal. Shortly after Jones’ news conference concluded, the Packers announced they signed former Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs.

While the money certainly was a motivation, Jones said feeling desired was why he signed with the Vikings.

“It’s part of the business,” Jones said. “You know what you sign up for. My agent had called me before all of that happened, told me it was a possibility. So my mind was already prepared, and I just wanted to go where I felt wanted. That’s here, and I’m excited to be here.”

Jones said his release provided no further fuel for him to have a strong 2024. When he entered the 2023 season, Jones felt he was embarking on his best season yet. Injuries prevented that, forcing him to miss six games, but Jones closed with the best five-game stretch of his career. In his last three regular-season games and both postseason matchups, Jones rushed for at least 100 yards. It was the first time in his career Jones has reached the century mark in five straight games.

Maintaining that standard is what Jones said motivates him, whether his jersey is green or purple.

“I think you guys saw how I finished the season last year,” Jones said. “So just because they didn’t re-sign me, it’s not fuel to the fire. My fire has already been lit. It’s going to stay lit. I’m on a mission to be the best running back in the NFL, and I’m glad I get to prove that here in Minnesota with a great organization. They’ve opened up their doors to us, loving, kind, and we’ve had a great time here so far. So I’m ready to enjoy it.”

Aaron Jones especially excited to play in same offense with Justin Jefferson

While the Vikings quarterback situation is in disarray, Jones will have a chance to form perhaps the NFL’s best running back-receiver duo with All-Pro wideout Justin Jefferson.

Jones has seen Jefferson torch the Packers multiple times during the past couple of years in Green Bay. Sharing the field with Jefferson should lead to only more opportunities for him in the run game, not unlike when Jones shared the Packers offense with Davante Adams.

“I think he’s one of the best receivers in the game,” Jones said. “I’m super excited to play with him. I know he might get different coverages thrown at him, or double teams. So I feel like I can help take some of that off of him, or just come in to help, you know. I’m definitely excited to play with him. Playing against him for a little while, seeing him dominate, definitely glad to be on the other side of that.”

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Aaron Jones said he appreciates the Vikings culture

Jones said he doesn’t have much of a relationship with his new teammates, but he named a few Vikings players he’s gotten to know. After the fracas subsided on New Year’s Eve, Jones calmly chatted on the field with Vikings linebacker Ivan Pace Jr. and safety Harrison Smith.

“I’ve played against some of these guys,” Jones said. “I have a lot of respect for them. I wouldn’t say necessarily a relationship, but when we see each other, it’s mutual. It’s all love. Because football is kind of like a fraternity. We’ve all been through the same thing, we’ve all put in that work. So when you see somebody who’s been there doing the same thing you do, it’s mutual love.”

From afar, Jones said he’s been impressed with the Vikings “culture.” He pointed to the gameday experience at U.S. Bank Stadium especially. “The fans are echoing the culture here,” Jones said, referring to the Vikings’ “Skol” chant.

After the questions were finished, Jones closed his news conference mimicking that echo.

“Skol,” Jones said, clapping his hands above that purple-and-yellow hat as he walked off the podium.

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Get out of the classroom and explore the world!

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Field trips are a quintessential school experience. You usually only get one or two a year so it’s important to do it right! Our roundups of unique field trip ideas have something for every age, subject, and interest. We’ve even got resources like permission slip forms and chaperone tips. Get ready to leave the classroom behind to take learning on the road!

Preschool Field Trip Ideas

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Early-grade field trips help kids learn about the world and also teach them good field trip behavior. These are our top picks for the pre-K crowd, but many of the options on our kindergarten list are perfect for this age group too.

  • Library: Not every student’s parents take them to story time. Schedule your own trip, and show kids that having fun isn’t hard when you have a library card!
  • Farm: Whether you learn how vegetables are grown or where milk and eggs come from, the farm is always a hit.
  • Grocery store: Go behind the scenes at the supermarket, and use this trip as the foundation for lessons on healthy eating.
  • Park: From local playgrounds to majestic national parks, it’s always worth getting kids into the great outdoors.
  • Children’s museum: This is the age group most children’s museums were designed for! They’ll love all the hands-on fun and excitement.
  • Post office: Learn how mail is sorted and shipped, and teach students about stamps and other mail-related items.
  • Bank: Money is a new concept for these kiddos, and they’ll be fascinated to step inside the vault and learn other bank secrets.
  • Fire station: There’s just something about a fire truck that gets every little one excited.
  • Nursing home: Is there anything sweeter than watching seniors and wee ones spend time together?
  • Animal shelter: For kids who don’t have pets at home, this can be a good introduction to animals. Others will just enjoy the time with dogs and cats waiting for their forever homes.

Elementary School Field Trip Ideas

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These are the prime field trip years! Here are our favorite trips for every grade.

  • 14 Kindergarten Field Trips (Virtual and In-Person)
  • 15 First Grade Field Trips (Virtual and In-Person)
  • 15 Second Grade Field Trips (Virtual and In-Person)
  • 15 Third Grade Field Trips (Virtual and In-Person)
  • 23 Fourth Grade Field Trips (Virtual and In-Person)
  • 22 Fifth Grade Field Trips (Virtual and In-Person)

Middle and High School Field Trip Ideas

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For this age group, you’ll need to step up your game a bit. (They’ve probably already been to the zoo, the aquarium, and the art museum.) Try some of these locations, which offer educational, social-emotional, and real-life learning opportunities.

  • Food bank: Hold a food drive, then arrange a trip to your local soup kitchen or food pantry. Volunteering makes for truly meaningful field trips.
  • Recycling facility: In a time when reducing landfill waste is more important than ever, a trip to a recycling facility can help drive home the message.
  • Theater: Many theaters offer behind-the-scenes tours for schools and discount pricing when you buy tickets in bulk. (Want to go virtual? Check out the Hamilton Education Program !)
  • Community college: Parents sometimes take kids on college visits, but a community college trip offers opportunities for even more students to see themselves getting a higher education.
  • TV station: Kids interested in communications or technology will find this completely fascinating.
  • Courtroom: There’s no better way to understand the justice system than to see it in action.
  • State or county capitol: Every government class should visit a local capitol to meet with officials and see how the government works.
  • Local business: This can be a cool way to learn about managing a business, working with customers, or discovering how products are made.
  • Wildlife rehab facility: Introduce students to the people who help injured wild animals recover and live free once again.

Virtual Field Trip Ideas

Students taking a virtual field trip to Glacier Bay

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The terrific thing about virtual field trips is that they eliminate so much of the hassle. No need to collect permission slips, arrange for buses, or recruit chaperones. Plus, they’re usually free!

  • 40 Amazing Educational Virtual Field Trips
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  • 18 Incredible Virtual Zoo Field Trips
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There’s a lot to do when you’re organizing an off-site field trip. These resources are here to help.

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Local News | Baltimore’s Penn Station emerging from its wrappings

After more than two years of cleaning, painting and restoration, workers have begun to remove the scaffolding that has surrounded Baltimore’s Penn Station.  (Jerry Jackson/Staff)

The scaffolding has come off much of Pennsylvania Station, revealing the finely articulated facade that now shines in the March sunlight. It was not always like this. For decades the station’s big windows seemed to be falling apart and the 1911 stone work needed strengthening and repointing.

It’s worth a trip to the Station North neighborhood just to take in this visual change that was more than two years in the making.

The idea is to tie in the station with the gradual changes that have occurred along the Charles Street-North Avenue axis. And Amtrak’s investment in the station is continuing and is expected to move ahead at a deliberate speed.

As it took more than two years to clean, repair and relight the south-facing station exterior, it’s going to take even more time to complete an ambitious reworking of the station campus. This is the first act in what will be a long opera.

While the cleaned facade is visually pleasing and makes a strong statement, there is plenty that is not as visible. Workers are putting finishing touches on a new concrete train platform. It’s lengthy — it runs from Maryland Avenue on the west to Guilford Avenue on the east.

Bill Struever, a member of the development team working on the station, said, “We are a long way from delivery. We’re looking at a 2026 completion of the station and we’re showing the upstairs space for use as offices.”

There’s a new elevator and escalator, too, that will be used when the new generation of high-speed trains arrive. Amtrak recently announced there will be additional train service to Baltimore to meet an increase in train ridership.

That’s good news for Baltimore because trains that arrive here from Washington, D.C., are often heavily booked. On a recent Friday afternoon, a conductor apologized for the crowded train (seats were scarce) and blamed Amtrak’s reservations department for overselling.

Act two of the station’s reworking will be a new concourse and glassy building — essentially a new entrance — on what is now a Lanvale Street parking lot. This could accommodate new eating facilities. As it now stands, the food offerings at Penn Station are not much more than coffee, donuts and maybe a banana.

After more than two years of cleaning, painting and restoration, workers have begun to remove the scaffolding that has surrounded Baltimore's Penn Station. (Jerry Jackson/Staff)

Acts three and four, and maybe five, will be the construction of the new Frederick Douglass tunnel under West Baltimore. This is a project that’s been talked about for decades. The present tunnel under Bolton Hill and Sandtown-Winchester was hand-dug and brick-lined in 1873.

The tunnel is one of the busiest unseen pieces of transportation infrastructure in Baltimore. Nearly 130 trains, both Amtrak and MARC, use this lengthy cavity daily.

And while it makes no sense today, the tunnel was once promoted as a way to bring Southern Maryland’s tobacco crop to ships in the Baltimore harbor.

The 1.5-mile tunnel functioned without complaint until May 1924, when a city water main burst at McMechen Street and North Avenue. There was a flood and a ceiling collapse that took months to repair.

The new tunnel  also will bring new opportunities to the passage’s portal neighborhood at the West Baltimore MARC Station, which will be rebuilt. This area, at the western end of what is called the “Highway to Nowhere,” could be a place of reinvestment and potential development.

The tunnel rebuild project is another opera, and a long one too.

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Here’s how Newsday brought back field trips to its newsroom

Bring on the fifth graders!

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This school year, Newsday started to focus on an important group of future news consumers — fifth graders. It launched Newsday in Education, a program that combines field trips with free digital access to all school districts on Long Island.

The reason — make Newsday cool again.

“Our initial reason for launching Newsday in Education was for it to be among our branding activations aimed at helping to change the perception of Newsday from a dated product brand to a highly relevant contemporary brand embedded in the culture of Long Island,” said Patrick Tornabene, Newsday’s chief consumer officer. “Not only it is highly successful at achieving that goal, but it’s also fulfilling a sense of our duty to educate students on journalism, and it’s heartwarming for staff across Newsday.”

The news has been part of the American classroom for generations , according to the Education Resources Information Center from the U.S. Department of Education.

Today, many communities still work with Newspapers in Education for resources and curriculum. But in Long Island, New York, the program at Newsday withered over time thanks to several factors, including shifting media habits and the economy. After 9/11, tours ended due to security concerns.

In 2021, publisher Debby Krenek decided to bring the kids back in some new ways with a program of Newsday’s very own.

“This is a big initiative for Newsday,” she said. “Educating our students is so important for Long Island’s future and Newsday is proud to be able to provide this program for our amazing schools and educators across Long Island.”

Via email, I spoke with the team at Newsday about what they built and how other newsrooms can do it. Our conversation has been edited for style and brevity.

Kristen Hare: How did this start?

Amanda Fiscina-Wells, editor/project manager: Newsday has a history of connecting with suburban Long Island students. During building tours decades ago at our former facility, students left with newspaper ink-stained hands from making newsprint hats and ringing ears from the loud printing presses, while stacks of newspapers were dropped off at Long Island’s 120-plus school districts daily.

While the Newsday building was closed during the pandemic, we began to build relationships with school districts by setting up complimentary access on school grounds and meeting with teachers/administrators to find out where journalism falls in the curriculum and field trip logistics. Once our building reopened, work started on creating the tour program based on this groundwork.

The program has two components: field trips to Newsday’s Long Island, New York, headquarters and complimentary digital access to all Long Island districts on school grounds.

The events team designed field trips for fifth graders to align with the introduction to journalism in their school curriculum. The program’s goal is to offer students a behind-the-scenes, first-hand look at how professional journalism is carried out through interactive experiences to keep the students engaged.

Melissa Carfero, head of events: We of course hoped the tours would be well received, but we never imagined the feedback and impact would be as positive as it has been. The best part of the tours is truly the students. They are all excited to be here and very engaged during the visit. It’s extremely rewarding to see the fruits of your labor have such a positive impact. We often receive feedback from the teachers and chaperones after their visits that the students are still talking about the field trip and many want to be reporters now.

Fiscina-Wells: Teachers on these tours today tell us they remember this from their childhoods and love seeing how we reimagined the experience for this era. It shows Newsday’s commitment to the region we cover and how Newsday has evolved into the multimedia organization it is today.

Hare: Tell us about the field trips. What do the kids do and see?

Carfero: As soon as students arrive, they’re handed a press pass and become a cub reporter for the day. They also receive a backpack with their very own reporter’s notebook and pen to cover a breaking news assignment created just for them. The cub reporters participate in a mock press conference and work alongside an experienced Newsday reporter to gather the most important information on their breaking news assignment — the Who, What, When, Where and Why.

They also collaborate with their classmates to anchor a Mad Libs news report for social media and enjoy taking photos at our green screen photo booth, complete with props and images related to the news story they cover. Students then tour the newsroom, where they meet Newsday editors and reporters and visit the NewsdayTV Studios broadcast control room for a behind-the-scenes look at how Newsday’s newscast is produced.

Back in the classroom, students receive unlimited access to Newsday.com and Newsday’s electronic edition and use what they learned during their trip to write articles on the news event they covered here.

Hare: What are you measuring that shows you this is successful

Positive NPS (Net Promoter Score): This is measured through a survey given to teachers and administrators following each tour. Our NPS score is currently 100, the highest possible.

Fully booked schedule: All available dates were booked immediately resulting in more than 1,700 students touring this school year. Next year we will move to a lottery system to accommodate all the interest.

Complimentary access configured for all Long Island school districts: 90% of all districts are set up, 112/125 school districts.

Positive testimonials/feedback

Hare: How could other newsrooms do this, regardless of resources?

Fiscina-Wells: From the start, our directive was always to create a dynamic program that highlighted Newsday’s journalism without interfering with that work. Most planning for this is at the front end, so once the program was developed, it became routine, and many were willing to support the program across departments. Our events team did an incredible job creating a unique, immersive experience for the students, and it has been great for morale seeing elementary students in the newsroom weekly.

Carfero: My advice for others looking to create tours is to first focus on building a rapport with as many districts in your market as possible. Our team opened this door by bringing journalists into the classrooms. The relationships we built with administrators and teachers across Long Island were instrumental in developing the programming for our field trips. Managing the visits is straightforward once they’re up and running. The challenge here was creating programming that aligned with the fifth grade curriculum and was inclusive of all learning levels, but also kept students engaged throughout their visit.

Hare: Can you share a playbook about how you put this together?

Fiscina-Wells: 

Compiled a database of all school districts on Long Island with contact information and went district by district to enable complimentary access through IP address whitelisting. (Our market has 120-plus individual districts but in other areas with county districts this would be simpler.)

Consulted with teachers and administrators to learn when journalism is introduced in curriculum and field trip logistics.

Met with newsroom editors, studio staff, facilities department, security and others to collaborate and develop plans.

Used the learnings to create tour programming, scripts, video elements and other assets aligned with our facility resources to ensure a turnkey project.

Identified one school district to pilot the program and followed up with educators and administrators after for feedback.

Sent newsletter out to districts opening tours for booking.

This is a general overview, we are happy to elaborate if needed and welcome inquiries from other publishers.

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Fifth graders participate in the Newsday In Education visit on Nov. 29, 2023 at the Newsday headquarters in Melville, NY. (Courtesy Newsday)

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Field Station | Field Trips

The Biology Field Station offers an interactive setting where students and other visitors become involved in doing science and other STEM lessons, receive a tour of the laboratories or partake in a variety of outdoor activities.

Throughout fall, spring and summer terms, day-long field trips are offered for K-12 students. These events are conducted by the Field Station staff, along with Thomas More EDU and STEM students who have developed, inquiry and standard-based activities that focus on the biodiversity and ecology of the Ohio River watershed.

The faculty and students at the Center educate and engage visitors about the Ohio River ecosystem and surrounding watershed, teach the value of the watershed to those who live within it, and empower students to make a positive impact on the River and the surrounding environment.

Field trips cost $100 for 10-15 students, $125 for 16-20 students, $150 for 21-25 students, and $175 for 26-30 students. Groups smaller than 10 and larger than 30 can be accommodated after inquiry with field station staff. Field trips including boat activities cost an additional $100 per boat. There is no cancellation fee unless the trip is cancelled within one week of the proposed date, in which case a $50 cancellation fee will be applied. For more information about a field trip, contact Molly Williams, Field Station Manager.

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To schedule a field trip or for additional information, please see:

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  • What is a Floodplain? (powerpoint)

For further information, please contact the Station Manager Molly Williams at  [email protected]

Kyle Field To Host Mexico Vs. Brazil Soccer Match In June

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Texas A&M University will host a June 8 Mexico vs. Brazil soccer match at Kyle Field, the Federación Mexicana de Fútbol and Soccer United Marketing announced today.

The match is part of a five-city U.S. tour, known as MexTour, for the Mexican national men’s soccer team in advance of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

The June 8 event at Texas A&M is set to begin at 7:30 p.m. and will be the first international soccer match at Kyle Field. The match could break the MexTour attendance record of 90,526 set in 2010 against New Zealand at Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena, Calif.

Tickets for the game at Kyle Field go on sale through www.SomosLocales.com on April 5 at 10 a.m.  Fans are encouraged to pre-register on the website for future ticket information and the opportunity to have first access to ticket inventory for all venues.

Other games on the annual U.S. tour are May 31 against Bolivia at Soldier Field in Chicago; June 5 against Uruguay at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver; Sept. 7 against new Zealand at Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena, Calif.; and Sept. 10 against Canada at AT&T Stadium in Arlington.

“We are thrilled to return with the MexTour to Chicago, Denver, Pasadena and Arlington, where fans — year after year — have embraced the Mexican national team with remarkable passion,” said SUM Executive Vice President Camilo Durana. “This year, in conjunction with Lone Star Sports & Entertainment and the Houston Dynamo FC, we welcome the opportunity to host soccer for the first time at the renewed and historic 102,000-seat Kyle Field at Texas A&M University, in a match against the Brazilian national team and its roster of global stars. The match will be a celebration of soccer for the entire state.”

Texas A&M University President Mark A. Welsh III said he was looking forward to welcoming soccer fans to campus.

“Kyle Field — a beacon of collegiate sporting excellence — is more than a football stadium. It’s a special place where memories are made and legends are born. It creates an electric atmosphere that fuels players and fans alike,” Welsh said. “We in Aggieland are ready to welcome the Brazil and Mexico teams and their fans with a warm ‘Howdy!’ this summer for what promises to be an unforgettable experience for all.”

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In Transit: Notes from the Underground

Jun 06 2018.

Spend some time in one of Moscow’s finest museums.

Subterranean commuting might not be anyone’s idea of a good time, but even in a city packing the war-games treasures and priceless bejeweled eggs of the Kremlin Armoury and the colossal Soviet pavilions of the VDNKh , the Metro holds up as one of Moscow’s finest museums. Just avoid rush hour.

The Metro is stunning and provides an unrivaled insight into the city’s psyche, past and present, but it also happens to be the best way to get around. Moscow has Uber, and the Russian version called Yandex Taxi , but also some nasty traffic. Metro trains come around every 90 seconds or so, at a more than 99 percent on-time rate. It’s also reasonably priced, with a single ride at 55 cents (and cheaper in bulk). From history to tickets to rules — official and not — here’s what you need to know to get started.

A Brief Introduction Buying Tickets Know Before You Go (Down) Rules An Easy Tour

A Brief Introduction

Moscow’s Metro was a long time coming. Plans for rapid transit to relieve the city’s beleaguered tram system date back to the Imperial era, but a couple of wars and a revolution held up its development. Stalin revived it as part of his grand plan to modernize the Soviet Union in the 1920s and 30s. The first lines and tunnels were constructed with help from engineers from the London Underground, although Stalin’s secret police decided that they had learned too much about Moscow’s layout and had them arrested on espionage charges and deported.

The beauty of its stations (if not its trains) is well-documented, and certainly no accident. In its illustrious first phases and particularly after the Second World War, the greatest architects of Soviet era were recruited to create gleaming temples celebrating the Revolution, the USSR, and the war triumph. No two stations are exactly alike, and each of the classic showpieces has a theme. There are world-famous shrines to Futurist architecture, a celebration of electricity, tributes to individuals and regions of the former Soviet Union. Each marble slab, mosaic tile, or light fixture was placed with intent, all in service to a station’s aesthetic; each element, f rom the smallest brass ear of corn to a large blood-spattered sword on a World War II mural, is an essential part of the whole.

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The Metro is a monument to the Soviet propaganda project it was intended to be when it opened in 1935 with the slogan “Building a Palace for the People”. It brought the grand interiors of Imperial Russia to ordinary Muscovites, celebrated the Soviet Union’s past achievements while promising its citizens a bright Soviet future, and of course, it was a show-piece for the world to witness the might and sophistication of life in the Soviet Union.

It may be a museum, but it’s no relic. U p to nine million people use it daily, more than the London Underground and New York Subway combined. (Along with, at one time, about 20 stray dogs that learned to commute on the Metro.)

In its 80+ year history, the Metro has expanded in phases and fits and starts, in step with the fortunes of Moscow and Russia. Now, partly in preparation for the World Cup 2018, it’s also modernizing. New trains allow passengers to walk the entire length of the train without having to change carriages. The system is becoming more visitor-friendly. (There are helpful stickers on the floor marking out the best selfie spots .) But there’s a price to modernity: it’s phasing out one of its beloved institutions, the escalator attendants. Often they are middle-aged or elderly women—“ escalator grandmas ” in news accounts—who have held the post for decades, sitting in their tiny kiosks, scolding commuters for bad escalator etiquette or even bad posture, or telling jokes . They are slated to be replaced, when at all, by members of the escalator maintenance staff.

For all its achievements, the Metro lags behind Moscow’s above-ground growth, as Russia’s capital sprawls ever outwards, generating some of the world’s worst traffic jams . But since 2011, the Metro has been in the middle of an ambitious and long-overdue enlargement; 60 new stations are opening by 2020. If all goes to plan, the 2011-2020 period will have brought 125 miles of new tracks and over 100 new stations — a 40 percent increase — the fastest and largest expansion phase in any period in the Metro’s history.

Facts: 14 lines Opening hours: 5 a.m-1 a.m. Rush hour(s): 8-10 a.m, 4-8 p.m. Single ride: 55₽ (about 85 cents) Wi-Fi network-wide

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Buying Tickets

  • Ticket machines have a button to switch to English.
  • You can buy specific numbers of rides: 1, 2, 5, 11, 20, or 60. Hold up fingers to show how many rides you want to buy.
  • There is also a 90-minute ticket , which gets you 1 trip on the metro plus an unlimited number of transfers on other transport (bus, tram, etc) within 90 minutes.
  • Or, you can buy day tickets with unlimited rides: one day (218₽/ US$4), three days (415₽/US$7) or seven days (830₽/US$15). Check the rates here to stay up-to-date.
  • If you’re going to be using the Metro regularly over a few days, it’s worth getting a Troika card , a contactless, refillable card you can use on all public transport. Using the Metro is cheaper with one of these: a single ride is 36₽, not 55₽. Buy them and refill them in the Metro stations, and they’re valid for 5 years, so you can keep it for next time. Or, if you have a lot of cash left on it when you leave, you can get it refunded at the Metro Service Centers at Ulitsa 1905 Goda, 25 or at Staraya Basmannaya 20, Building 1.
  • You can also buy silicone bracelets and keychains with built-in transport chips that you can use as a Troika card. (A Moscow Metro Fitbit!) So far, you can only get these at the Pushkinskaya metro station Live Helpdesk and souvenir shops in the Mayakovskaya and Trubnaya metro stations. The fare is the same as for the Troika card.
  • You can also use Apple Pay and Samsung Pay.

Rules, spoken and unspoken

No smoking, no drinking, no filming, no littering. Photography is allowed, although it used to be banned.

Stand to the right on the escalator. Break this rule and you risk the wrath of the legendary escalator attendants. (No shenanigans on the escalators in general.)

Get out of the way. Find an empty corner to hide in when you get off a train and need to stare at your phone. Watch out getting out of the train in general; when your train doors open, people tend to appear from nowhere or from behind ornate marble columns, walking full-speed.

Always offer your seat to elderly ladies (what are you, a monster?).

An Easy Tour

This is no Metro Marathon ( 199 stations in 20 hours ). It’s an easy tour, taking in most—though not all—of the notable stations, the bulk of it going clockwise along the Circle line, with a couple of short detours. These stations are within minutes of one another, and the whole tour should take about 1-2 hours.

Start at Mayakovskaya Metro station , at the corner of Tverskaya and Garden Ring,  Triumfalnaya Square, Moskva, Russia, 125047.

1. Mayakovskaya.  Named for Russian Futurist Movement poet Vladimir Mayakovsky and an attempt to bring to life the future he imagined in his poems. (The Futurist Movement, natch, was all about a rejecting the past and celebrating all things speed, industry, modern machines, youth, modernity.) The result: an Art Deco masterpiece that won the National Grand Prix for architecture at the New York World’s Fair in 1939. It’s all smooth, rounded shine and light, and gentle arches supported by columns of dark pink marble and stainless aircraft steel. Each of its 34 ceiling niches has a mosaic. During World War II, the station was used as an air-raid shelter and, at one point, a bunker for Stalin. He gave a subdued but rousing speech here in Nov. 6, 1941 as the Nazis bombed the city above.

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Take the 3/Green line one station to:

2. Belorusskaya. Opened in 1952, named after the connected Belarussky Rail Terminal, which runs trains between Moscow and Belarus. This is a light marble affair with a white, cake-like ceiling, lined with Belorussian patterns and 12 Florentine ceiling mosaics depicting life in Belarussia when it was built.

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Transfer onto the 1/Brown line. Then, one stop (clockwise) t o:

3. Novoslobodskaya.  This station was designed around the stained-glass panels, which were made in Latvia, because Alexey Dushkin, the Soviet starchitect who dreamed it up (and also designed Mayakovskaya station) couldn’t find the glass and craft locally. The stained glass is the same used for Riga’s Cathedral, and the panels feature plants, flowers, members of the Soviet intelligentsia (musician, artist, architect) and geometric shapes.

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Go two stops east on the 1/Circle line to:

4. Komsomolskaya. Named after the Komsomol, or the Young Communist League, this might just be peak Stalin Metro style. Underneath the hub for three regional railways, it was intended to be a grand gateway to Moscow and is today its busiest station. It has chandeliers; a yellow ceiling with Baroque embellishments; and in the main hall, a colossal red star overlaid on golden, shimmering tiles. Designer Alexey Shchusev designed it as an homage to the speech Stalin gave at Red Square on Nov. 7, 1941, in which he invoked Russia’s illustrious military leaders as a pep talk to Soviet soldiers through the first catastrophic year of the war.   The station’s eight large mosaics are of the leaders referenced in the speech, such as Alexander Nevsky, a 13th-century prince and military commander who bested German and Swedish invading armies.

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One more stop clockwise to Kurskaya station,  and change onto the 3/Blue  line, and go one stop to:

5. Baumanskaya.   Opened in 1944. Named for the Bolshevik Revolutionary Nikolai Bauman , whose monument and namesake district are aboveground here. Though he seemed like a nasty piece of work (he apparently once publicly mocked a woman he had impregnated, who later hung herself), he became a Revolutionary martyr when he was killed in 1905 in a skirmish with a monarchist, who hit him on the head with part of a steel pipe. The station is in Art Deco style with atmospherically dim lighting, and a series of bronze sculptures of soldiers and homefront heroes during the War. At one end, there is a large mosaic portrait of Lenin.

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Stay on that train direction one more east to:

6. Elektrozavodskaya. As you may have guessed from the name, this station is the Metro’s tribute to all thing electrical, built in 1944 and named after a nearby lightbulb factory. It has marble bas-relief sculptures of important figures in electrical engineering, and others illustrating the Soviet Union’s war-time struggles at home. The ceiling’s recurring rows of circular lamps give the station’s main tunnel a comforting glow, and a pleasing visual effect.

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Double back two stops to Kurskaya station , and change back to the 1/Circle line. Sit tight for six stations to:

7. Kiyevskaya. This was the last station on the Circle line to be built, in 1954, completed under Nikita Khrushchev’ s guidance, as a tribute to his homeland, Ukraine. Its three large station halls feature images celebrating Ukraine’s contributions to the Soviet Union and Russo-Ukrainian unity, depicting musicians, textile-working, soldiers, farmers. (One hall has frescoes, one mosaics, and the third murals.) Shortly after it was completed, Khrushchev condemned the architectural excesses and unnecessary luxury of the Stalin era, which ushered in an epoch of more austere Metro stations. According to the legend at least, he timed the policy in part to ensure no Metro station built after could outshine Kiyevskaya.

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Change to the 3/Blue line and go one stop west.

8. Park Pobedy. This is the deepest station on the Metro, with one of the world’s longest escalators, at 413 feet. If you stand still, the escalator ride to the surface takes about three minutes .) Opened in 2003 at Victory Park, the station celebrates two of Russia’s great military victories. Each end has a mural by Georgian artist Zurab Tsereteli, who also designed the “ Good Defeats Evil ” statue at the UN headquarters in New York. One mural depicts the Russian generals’ victory over the French in 1812 and the other, the German surrender of 1945. The latter is particularly striking; equal parts dramatic, triumphant, and gruesome. To the side, Red Army soldiers trample Nazi flags, and if you look closely there’s some blood spatter among the detail. Still, the biggest impressions here are the marble shine of the chessboard floor pattern and the pleasingly geometric effect if you view from one end to the other.

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Keep going one more stop west to:

9. Slavyansky Bulvar.  One of the Metro’s youngest stations, it opened in 2008. With far higher ceilings than many other stations—which tend to have covered central tunnels on the platforms—it has an “open-air” feel (or as close to it as you can get, one hundred feet under). It’s an homage to French architect Hector Guimard, he of the Art Nouveau entrances for the Paris M é tro, and that’s precisely what this looks like: A Moscow homage to the Paris M é tro, with an additional forest theme. A Cyrillic twist on Guimard’s Metro-style lettering over the benches, furnished with t rees and branch motifs, including creeping vines as towering lamp-posts.

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Stay on the 3/Blue line and double back four stations to:

10. Arbatskaya. Its first iteration, Arbatskaya-Smolenskaya station, was damaged by German bombs in 1941. It was rebuilt in 1953, and designed to double as a bomb shelter in the event of nuclear war, although unusually for stations built in the post-war phase, this one doesn’t have a war theme. It may also be one of the system’s most elegant: Baroque, but toned down a little, with red marble floors and white ceilings with gilded bronze c handeliers.

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Jump back on the 3/Blue line  in the same direction and take it one more stop:

11. Ploshchad Revolyutsii (Revolution Square). Opened in 1938, and serving Red Square and the Kremlin . Its renowned central hall has marble columns flanked by 76 bronze statues of Soviet heroes: soldiers, students, farmers, athletes, writers, parents. Some of these statues’ appendages have a yellow sheen from decades of Moscow’s commuters rubbing them for good luck. Among the most popular for a superstitious walk-by rub: the snout of a frontier guard’s dog, a soldier’s gun (where the touch of millions of human hands have tapered the gun barrel into a fine, pointy blade), a baby’s foot, and a woman’s knee. (A brass rooster also sports the telltale gold sheen, though I am told that rubbing the rooster is thought to bring bad luck. )

Now take the escalator up, and get some fresh air.

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EPIC MOSCOW Itinerary! (2024)

Moscow is the heart of Mother Russia. Just the mention of this city conjures images of colorful bulbous pointed domes, crisp temperatures, and a uniquely original spirit!

Moscow has an incredibly turbulent history, a seemingly resilient culture, and a unique enchantment that pulls countless tourists to the city each year! Although the warmer months make exploring Moscow’s attractions more favorable, there’s just something about a fresh snowfall that only enhances the appearance of the city’s iconic sites!

If you’re a first-time visitor to Moscow, or simply wanting to see as much of the city as possible, this Moscow itinerary will help you do just that!

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Here is a quick look at the seasons so you can decide when to visit Moscow!

The summer months (June-August) are a great time to travel to Moscow to take advantage of the enjoyable mild temperatures. This is considered peak travel season. Bear in mind that hotel prices rise along with the temperatures!

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If you’re planning a trip to Moscow during fall (September-November) try to plan for early fall. This way the temperatures will still be pleasant and winter won’t be threatening.

Russian winters (December-February) are not for the faint of heart as Napoleon learned to his peril. Some days the sun will be out for less than an hour, and snow is guaranteed. Although winters are exceptionally cold, this is when you’ll get a true glimpse of the Moscow experience!

The best time to visit Moscow is during spring  (March-May). The temperatures will begin to creep up and the sun begins to shine for significant portions of the day. Hotel rates will also have yet to skyrocket into peak ranges!

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With a Moscow City Pass , you can experience the best of Moscow at the CHEAPEST prices. Discounts, attractions, tickets, and even public transport are all standards in any good city pass – be sure invest now and save them $$$ when you arrive!

Moscow is a large city with many accommodation options to choose from. Staying in a location that fits with your travel plans will only enhance your Moscow itinerary. Here is a brief introduction to a few great areas of the city we recommend checking out!

The best place to stay in Moscow to be close to all the action is Kitay-Gorod. This charming neighborhood will put you within walking distance to Moscow’s famous Red Square, thus cutting down on travel time. This will allow you to see more of the city in a shorter amount of time!

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It’s surrounded by restaurants, cafes, bars, and shops. If you’re a first-time visitor to Moscow, or just planning a quick weekend in Moscow, then this area is perfect for you!

Another great area to consider is the Zamoskvorechye district. This area of the city offers a blend of new and old Moscow. It has an artsy vibe and there are plenty of fun sites you can explore outside of the main touristy areas of Moscow.

Of course, as in all areas of Moscow, it’s close to public transportation that will quickly connect you with the rest of the city and make your Moscow itinerary super accessible!

Best Airbnb in Moscow – Exclusive Apartment in Old Moscow

Exclusive Apartment in Old Moscow

Modern and cozy, this apartment is in the heart of Old Moscow. Bordering the Basmanny and Kitay-Gorod districts, this two-bedroom flat is walking distance to the Kremlin and Red Square. Safe, quiet, and comfortable, this is the best Airbnb in Moscow, no question!

Best Budget Hotel in Moscow – Izmailovo Alfa Hotel

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The Izmailovo Alfa Hotel is a very highly rated accommodation that provides all the components necessary for a comfortable trip to Moscow. There is an on-site restaurant, bar, fitness center, and an airport shuttle service. The rooms are modern and spacious and are equipped with a TV, heating/air conditioning, minibar, and more!

Best Luxury Hotel in Moscow – Crowne Plaza Moscow World Trade Centre

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If you’re touring Moscow in luxury, the Crowne Plaza Moscow World Trade Centre is the hotel for you! Elegantly furnished rooms are equipped with a minibar, flat-screen TV,  in-room safes, as well as tea and coffee making facilities! Bathrooms come with bathrobes, slippers, and free toiletries. There is also an onsite restaurant, bar, and fitness center.

Best Hostel in Moscow – Godzillas Hostel

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Godzillas Hostel is located in the center of Moscow, just a short walk from all the major tourist attractions and the metro station. Guests will enjoy all the usual hostel perks such as self-catering facilities, 24-hour reception, Free Wi-Fi, and security lockers. This is one of the best hostels in Moscow and its wonderful social atmosphere and will make your vacation in Moscow extra special!

Godzillas Hostel is one of our favourites in Moscow but they’re not taking guests right now. We’re not sure if they’re closed for good but we hope they’ll come back soon.

An important aspect of planning any trip is figuring out the transportation situation. You’re probably wondering how you’re going to get to all of your Moscow points of interest right? Luckily, this sprawling city has an excellent network of public transportation that will make traveling a breeze!

The underground metro system is the quickest and most efficient way to travel around Moscow. Most visitors rely exclusively on this super-efficient transportation system, which allows you to get to pretty much anywhere in the city! It’s also a great option if you’re planning a Moscow itinerary during the colder months, as you’ll be sheltered from the snow and freezing temperatures!

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If you prefer above-ground transportation, buses, trams, and trolleybuses, run throughout the city and provide a rather comfortable alternative to the metro.

Moscow’s metro, buses, trams, and trolleybuses are all accessible with a ‘Troika’ card. This card can be topped up with any sum of money at a metro cash desk. The ticket is simple, convenient, and even refundable upon return to a cashier!

No matter which method you choose, you’ll never find yourself without an easy means of getting from point A to point B!

Red Square | Moscow Kremlin | Lenin’s Mausoleum | St. Basil’s Cathedral  | GUM Department Store

Spend the first day of your itinerary taking your own self guided Moscow walking tour around the historic Red Square! This is Moscow’s compact city center and every stop on this list is within easy walking distance to the next! Get ready to see all of the top Moscow landmarks!

Day 1 / Stop 1 – The Red Square

  • Why it’s awesome: The Red Square is the most recognizable area in Moscow, it has mesmerizing architecture and centuries worth of history attached to its name.
  • Cost: Free to walk around, individual attractions in the square have separate fees. 
  • Food nearby: Check out Bar BQ Cafe for friendly service and good food in a great location! The atmosphere is upbeat and they’re open 24/7!

The Red Square is Moscow’s historic fortress and the center of the Russian government. The origins of the square date back to the late 15th century, when Ivan the Great decided to expand the Kremlin to reflect Moscow’s growing power and prestige!

During the 20th century, the square became famous as the site for demonstrations designed to showcase Soviet strength. Visiting the Red Square today, you’ll find it teeming with tourists, who come to witness its magical architecture up close!

The Red Square

The square is the picture postcard of Russian tourism, so make sure to bring your camera when you visit! No matter the season, or the time of day, it’s delightfully photogenic! 

It’s also home to some of Russia’s most distinguishing and important landmarks, which we’ve made sure to include further down in this itinerary. It’s an important center of Russia’s cultural life and one of the top places to visit in Moscow!

In 1990, UNESCO designated Russia’s Red Square as a World Heritage site. Visiting this historic site is a true bucket-list event and essential addition to your itinerary for Moscow!

Day 1 / Stop 2 – The Moscow Kremlin

  • Why it’s awesome: The Moscow Kremlin complex includes several palaces and cathedrals and is surrounded by the Kremlin wall. It also houses the principal museum of Russia (the Kremlin Armory).
  • Cost: USD $15.00
  • Food nearby: Bosco Cafe is a charming place to grat a casual bite to eat. They have excellent coffee and wonderful views of the Red Square and the Moscow Kremlin!

The iconic Moscow Kremlin , also known as the Kremlin museum complex, sits on Borovitsky Hill, rising above the Moscow River. It is a fortified complex in the center of the city, overlooking several iconic buildings in the Red Square!

It’s the best known of the Russian Kremlins – citadels or fortress’ protecting and dominating a city. During the early decades of the Soviet era, the Kremlin was a private enclave where the state’s governing elite lived and worked.

The Kremlin is outlined by an irregularly shaped triangular wall that encloses an area of 68 acres! The existing walls and towers were built from 1485 to 1495. Inside the Kremlin museum complex, there are five palaces, four cathedrals, and the enclosing Kremlin Wall with Kremlin towers.

The Armoury Chamber is a part of the Grand Kremlin Palace’s complex and is one of the oldest museums of Moscow, established in 1851. It showcases Russian history and displays many cherished relics. Definitely make sure to check out this museum while you’re here!

The Moscow Kremlin

The churches inside the Moscow Kremlin are the Cathedral of the Dormition, Church of the Archangel, Church of the Annunciation, and the bell tower of Ivan Veliki (a church tower).

The five-domed Cathedral of the Dormition is considered the most famous. It was built from 1475–1479 by an Italian architect and has served as a wedding and coronation place for great princes, tsars, and emperors of Russia. Church services are given in the Kremlin’s numerous cathedrals on a regular basis.

The Grand Kremlin Palace was the former Tsar’s Moscow residence and today it serves as the official workplace of the President of the Russian Federation (Vladimir Putin seems to have bagged that title for life) .

Insider Tip: The Kremlin is closed every Thursday! Make sure to plan this stop on your Moscow itinerary for any other day of the week!

Day 1 / Stop 3 – Lenin’s Mausoleum

  • Why it’s awesome: The mausoleum displays the preserved body of Soviet leader Vladimir Lenin .
  • Cost: Free!
  • Food nearby: Khinkal’naya is a charming Georgian restaurant with vaulted ceilings and exposed brick. It’s a popular place with locals and right next to the Red Square!

Lenin’s Mausoleum, also known as Lenin’s Tomb, is the modernist mausoleum for the revolutionary leader Vladimir Lenin. It’s located within the Red Square and serves as the resting place for the Soviet leader! His preserved body has been on public display since shortly after his death in 1924.

It’s located just a few steps away from the Kremlin Wall and is one of the most controversial yet popular Moscow attractions!

Admission is free for everyone, you’ll only need to pay if you need to check a bag. Before visitors are allowed to enter the mausoleum, they have to go through a metal detector first. No metal objects, liquids, or large bags are allowed in the mausoleum!

Lenins Mausoleum

Expect a line to enter the building, and while you’re inside the building, you’ll be constantly moving in line with other visitors. This means you won’t be able to spend as long as you’d like viewing the mausoleum, but you’ll still be able to get a good look. Pictures and filming while inside the building are strictly prohibited, and security guards will stop you if they see you breaking this rule.

The mausoleum is only open on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday – unless it’s a public holiday or a day scheduled for maintenance. The hours it’s open for each day are limited, make sure to check online before you visit to make sure you can fit this into your Moscow itinerary for that day!

Insider Tip: The Lenin’s Museum is there for people to pay their respect; remember to keep silent and move along quickly, it’s not intended for people to congregate around. Also, men are not allowed to wear hats and everyone must take their hands out of their pockets when inside the building.

Day 1 / Stop 4 – St. Basil’s Cathedral

  • Why it’s awesome: A dazzling designed cathedral that showcases Russia’s unique architecture. This cathedral is one of the most recognizable symbols of the country!
  • Cost: USD $8.00
  • Food nearby: Moskovskiy Chaynyy Klub is a cozy cafe serving food items and pipping hot tea; it’s the perfect place to go if you’re visiting Moscow during the winter months!

Located in the Red Square, the ornate 16th-century St. Basil’s Cathedral is probably the building you picture when you think of Moscow’s unique architecture. Its colorful onion-shaped domes tower over the Moscow skyline!

The cathedral was built from 1555-1561 by order of Tsar Ivan the Terrible. It was designed with an iconic onion dome facade and enchanting colors that captivate all who see it. Fun fact: If you’re wondering why Russian churches have onion domes, they are popularly believed to symbolize burning candles!

This iconic cathedral has become a symbol of Russia due to its distinguishing architecture and prominent position inside the Red Square. It’s one of the most beautiful, wonderful, and mesmerizing historical cathedrals in the world!

St. Basils Cathedral

The interior of the church surprises most people when they visit. In contrast to the large exterior, the inside is not so much one large area, but rather a collection of smaller areas, with many corridors and small rooms. There are 9 small chapels and one mausoleum grouped around a central tower.

Visiting the inside is like walking through a maze, there are even small signs all around the cathedral tracing where to walk, and pointing you in the right direction! The walls are meticulously decorated and painted with intricate floral designs and religious themes.

The church rarely holds service and is instead a museum open for the public to visit.

Insider Tip: During the summer months the line to go inside the cathedral can get quite long! Make sure to arrive early or reserve your tickets online to guarantee quick access into the cathedral!

Day 1 / Stop 5 – GUM Department Store

  • Why it’s awesome: This is Russia’s most famous shopping mall! It’s designed with elegant and opulent architecture and provides a real sense of nostalgia!
  • Cost: Free to enter
  • Food nearby: Stolovaya 57 is a cafeteria-style restaurant with a variety of inexpensive Russian cuisine menu items including soups, salads, meat dishes, and desserts. It’s also located inside the GUM department store, making it very easily accessible when you’re shopping!

The enormous GUM Department Store is located within the historic Red Square. It has a whimsical enchantment to it that sets it apart from your typical department store.

A massive domed glass ceiling lines the top of the building and fills the interior with natural sunlight. There are live plants and flowers placed throughout the mall that give the shopping complex a lively and cheerful feel! A playful fountain sits in the center, further adding to the malls inviting a sense of wonder and amusement!

The GUM department store opened on December 2, 1893. Today, it includes local and luxury stores, including Fendi, Louis Vuitton, Prada, and many more! There are numerous cafes, restaurants, and even a movie theater inside!

GUM Department Store

For a special treat, head into Gastronom 1. This 1950s-style shop sells gourmet food items, like wine, freshly-baked pastries, cheese, Russian chocolate, and of course, vodka! Also, be on the lookout for a bicycle pedaling ice cream truck with an employing selling ice cream!

The ambiance is simply amazing, a trip to this idyllic shopping mall is an absolute must on any Moscow itinerary!

Insider Tip: Make sure to carry some small change on you in case you need to use the restroom, you’ll need to pay 50 rubles – or about USD $0.80 to use the bathroom in GUM.

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Novodevichy Convent | Gorky Park | State Tretyakov Gallery | All-Russian Exhibition Center | Bolshoi Theater

On your 2 day itinerary in Moscow, you’ll have a chance to use the city’s excellent public transportation service! You’ll explore a few more of Moscow’s historic highlight as well as some modern attractions. These sites are a little more spread out, but still very easily accessible thanks to the metro!

Day 2 / Stop 1 – Novodevichy Convent

  • Why it’s awesome: The Novodevichy Convent is rich in imperial Russian history and contains some of Russia’s best examples of classical architecture!
  • Cost: USD $5.00
  • Food nearby: Culinary Shop Karavaevs Brothers is a cozy and simple place to have a quick bite, they also have vegetarian options!

The Novodevichy Convent is the best-known and most popular cloister of Moscow. The convent complex is contained within high walls, and there are many attractions this site is known for! 

The six-pillared five-domed Smolensk Cathedral is the main attraction. It was built to resemble the Kremlin’s Assumption Cathedral and its facade boasts beautiful snowy white walls and a pristine golden onion dome as its centerpiece. It’s the oldest structure in the convent, built from 1524 -1525, and is situated in the center of the complex between the two entrance gates.

There are other churches inside the convent as well, all dating back from many centuries past. The convent is filled with an abundance of 16th and 17th-century religious artworks, including numerous large and extravagant frescos!

Novodevichy Convent

Just outside the convent’s grounds lies the Novodevichy Cemetery. Here, you can visit the graves of famous Russians, including esteemed authors, composers, and politicians. Probably the most intriguing gravestone belongs to Russian politician Nikita Khruschev!

The Novodevichy Convent is located near the Moscow River and offers a peaceful retreat from the busy city. In 2004, it was proclaimed a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The convent remains remarkably well-preserved and is an outstanding example of Moscow Baroque architecture! 

Insider Tip: To enter the cathedrals inside the complex, women are advised to cover their heads and shoulders, while men should wear long pants.

Day 2 / Stop 2 – Gorky Central Park of Culture and Leisure

  • Why it’s awesome: A large amusement area in the heart of the city offering many attractions!
  • Cost: Free! 
  • Food nearby: Check out Mepkato, located inside Gorky Central Park for a casual meal in a cozy setting. There are indoor and outdoor seating options and the restaurant is child-friendly!

Gorky Central Park of Culture and Leisure is a large green space in the heart of Moscow. The park opened in 1928, and it stretches along the scenic embankment of the Moskva River. It covers an area of 300-acres and offers a lovely contrast from the compact city center.

You’ll find all sorts of wonderful attractions, from boat rides to bike rentals to tennis courts and ping-pong tables, and much more! there are an open-air cinema and festive events and concerts scheduled in the summer months.  A wide selection of free fitness classes is also offered on a regular basis, including jogging, roller skating, and dancing!

Although many of the options you’ll find here are more suited for outdoor leisure during the summer, you’ll also a selection of winter attractions, including one of Europe’s largest ice rinks for ice-skating!

Gorky Central Park of Culture and Leisure

If you’re trying to decide what to do in Moscow with kids, the park also offers several venues designed specifically for kids. Check out the year-round Green School which offers hands-on classes in gardening and art! You can also feed the squirrels and birds at the Golitsinsky Ponds!

The park is very well maintained and kept clean and the entrance is free of charge, although most individual attractions cost money. There is also Wi-Fi available throughout the park.

With so many attractions, you could easily spend all day here! If you’re only planning a 2 day itinerary in Moscow, make sure to plan your time accordingly and map out all the areas you want to see beforehand!

Day 2 / Stop 3 – The State Tretyakov Gallery

  • Why it’s awesome: The gallery’s collection consists entirely of Russian art made by Russian artists!
  • Food nearby : Brothers Tretyakovs is located right across the street from the gallery. It’s a wonderfully atmospheric restaurant serving top quality food and drinks!

The State Tretyakov Gallery was founded in 1856 by influential merchant and collector Pavel Tretyakov.  The gallery is a national treasury of Russian fine art and one of the most important museums in Russia!

It houses the world’s best collection of Russian art and contains more than 130, 000 paintings, sculptures, and graphics! These works have been created throughout the centuries by generations of Russia’s most talented artists!

The State Tretyakov Gallery

The exhibits range from mysterious 12th-century images to politically charged canvases. The collection is rich and revealing and offers great insight into the history and attitudes of this long-suffering yet inspired people!

All pictures are also labeled in English. If you plan to take your time and see everything inside the museum it will take a good 3-4 hours, so make sure to plan your Moscow trip itinerary accordingly! This gallery is a must-see stop for art lovers, or anyone wanting to explore the local culture and history of Russia in a creative and insightful manner! 

Insider Tip: When planning your 2 days in Moscow itinerary, keep in mind that most museums in Moscow are closed on Mondays, this includes The State Tretyakov Gallery!

Day 2 / Stop 4 – All-Russian Exhibition Center

  • Why it’s awesome: This large exhibition center showcases the achievements of the Soviet Union in several different spheres. 
  • Food nearby: Varenichnaya No. 1 serves authentic and homestyle Russian cuisine in an intimate and casual setting.

The All-Russian Exhibition Center is a massive park that presents the glory of the Soviet era! It pays homage to the achievements of Soviet Russia with its many different sites found on the property.

The center was officially opened in 1939 to exhibit the achievements of the Soviet Union. It’s a huge complex of buildings and the largest exhibition center in Moscow. There are several exhibition halls dedicated to different achievements and every year there are more than one hundred and fifty specialized exhibitions!

All Russian Exhibition Center

The Peoples Friendship Fountain was constructed in 1954 and is a highlight of the park. The stunning gold fountain features 16 gilded statues of girls, each representing the former Soviet Union republics. 

The Stone Flower Fountain was also built in 1954 and is worth checking out. The centerpiece of this large fountain is a flower carved from stones from the Ural Mountains! Along the side of the fountain are various bronze sculptures.

You will find many people zipping around on rollerblades and bicycles across the large area that the venue covers. It’s also home to amusement rides and carousels, making it the perfect place to stop with kids on your Moscow itinerary! Make sure to wear comfortable shoes and allow a few hours to explore all the areas that interest you!

Day 2 / Stop 5 – Bolshoi Theater

  • Why it’s awesome: The Bolshoi Theater is a historic venue that hosts world-class ballet and opera performances!
  • Cost: Prices vary largely between USD $2.00 –  USD $228.00 based on seat location.
  • Food nearby: Head to the Russian restaurant, Bolshoi for high-quality food and drinks and excellent service!

The Bolshoi Theater is among the oldest and most renowned ballet and opera companies in the world! It also boasts the world’s biggest ballet company, with more than 200 dancers!

The theater has been rebuilt and renovated several times during its long history. In 2011 it finished its most recent renovation after an extensive six-year restoration that started in 2005. The renovation included an improvement in acoustics and the restoration of the original Imperial decor.

The Bolshoi Theater has put on many of the world’s most famous ballet acts! Tchaikovsky’s ballet Swan Lake premiered at the theater in 1877 and other notable performances of the Bolshoi repertoire include Tchaikovsky’s The Sleeping Beauty and The Nutcracker!

Bolshoi Theater

Today, when you visit the theater, you can expect a magical performance from skilled singers, dancers, and musicians with the highest level of technique!

If you don’t have time to see a show, the theater also provides guided tours on select days of the week. Tours are given in both Russian and English and will provide visitors with a more intimate look at the different areas of the theater!

The stage of this iconic Russian theater has seen many outstanding performances. If you’re a fan of the performing arts, the Bolshoi Theater is one of the greatest and oldest ballet and opera companies in the world, making it a must-see attraction on your Moscow itinerary!

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Now that we’ve covered what to do in Moscow in 2 days, if you’re able to spend more time in the city you’re going to need more attractions to fill your time. Here are a few more really cool things to do in Moscow we recommend!

Memorial Museum of Cosmonautics

  • Hear the timeline of the ‘space race’ from the Russian perspective
  • This museum is fun for both adults and children!
  • Admission is USD $4.00

The Memorial Museum of Cosmonautics is a museum dedicated to space exploration! The museum explores the history of flight, astronomy, space exploration, space technology, and space in the arts. It houses a large assortment of Soviet and Russian space-related exhibits, and the museum’s collection holds approximately 85,000 different items!

Memorial Museum of Cosmonautics

The museum does an excellent job of telling the full story of the exciting space race between the USSR and the US! It highlights the brightest moments in Russian history and humanity and is very interesting and fun for all ages!

If you’re a fan of space or just curious about gaining insight into Russia’s fascinating history of space exploration, make sure to add this to your 3 day itinerary in Moscow!

The Alexander Garden

  • A tranquil place to relax near the Red Square
  • Green lawns dotted with sculptures and lovely water features
  • The park is open every day and has no entrance fee

The Alexander Garden was one of the first urban public parks in Moscow! The garden premiered in 1821 and was built to celebrate Russia’s victory over Napoleon’s forces in 1812!

The park is beautiful and well maintained with paths to walk on and benches to rest on. The park contains three separate gardens: the upper garden, middle garden, and lower garden.

The Alexander Garden

Located in the upper garden, towards the main entrance to the park is the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier with its eternal flame. This monument was created in 1967 and contains the body of a soldier who fell during the Great Patriotic War!

The park stretches along all the length of the western Kremlin wall for about half a mile. Due to its central location in the city, it’ll be easily accessible when you’re out exploring The Red Square.

It provides a bit of relief from the city’s high-energy city streets. Bring a picnic lunch, go for a walk, or just sit and people watch, this is one of the best Moscow sites to wind-down and relax!

Ostankino Television Tower

  • Television and radio tower in Moscow
  • Currently the tallest free-standing structure in Europe
  • Make sure you bring your passport when you visit, you can’t go up without it!

For spectacular views of the city, make sure to add the Ostankino Television Tower to your itinerary for Moscow! This impressive free-standing structure provides stunning views of the city in every direction. The glass floor at the top also provides great alternative views of the city!

Ostankino Television Tower

It takes just 58 seconds for visitors to reach the Tower’s observation deck by super fast elevator. The tower is open every day for long hours and is a great site in Moscow to check out! There is even a restaurant at the top where you can enjoy rotating views of the city while you dine on traditional Russian cuisine or European cuisine!

The tower is somewhat of an architectural surprise in a city that is not known for skyscrapers! To see the city from a new perspective, make sure to add this stop to your Moscow itinerary!

Izmaylovo District

  • The most popular attractions in this district are the kremlin and the flea market
  • Outside of the city center and easy to reach via metro
  • Most popular during the summer and on weekends

Travel outside the city center and discover a unique area of the city! The Izmaylovo District is a popular destination for locals and tourists alike, and one of the coolest places to see in Moscow! The two main attractions we recommend checking out are the Kremlin and the flea market.

The Izmailovo Kremlin was established as a cultural center and molded after traditional Russian architecture. This colorful complex is home to several single-subject museums, including a Russian folk art museum and a vodka museum!

Izmaylovo District

Next to the Kremlin is the Izmailovo open-air market, which dates back to the 17th century! The market is connected to the Izmailovo Kremlin by a wooden bridge. Pick up all your Russian souvenirs here, including traditional handicrafts, paintings, books, retro toys, and Soviet memorabilia!

You will find many hand-made and hand-painted options available at higher prices, as well as mass-produced souvenir options at lower prices!

Museum of Soviet Arcade Games

  • Closed on Mondays
  • Filled with old arcade games that visitors get to try out!
  • The museum also includes a small cafe and burger shop

For something a little different, check out the Museum of Soviet Arcade Games! The museum features roughly 60 machines from the Soviet era, including video games, pinball machines, and collaborative hockey foosball! The machines inside the museum were produced in the USSR in the mid-1970s.

Museum of Soviet Arcade Games

The best part is, most of the games are still playable! Purchase tickets and try the games out for yourself! The museum also has a neat little screening room that plays old Soviet cartoons and an area with Soviet magazines! This unique attraction is a fun addition to a 3 day itinerary in Moscow, and an attraction that all ages will enjoy! 

Whether you’re spending one day in Moscow, or more, safety is an important thing to keep in mind when traveling to a big city! Overall, Moscow is a very safe place to visit. However, it is always recommended that tourists take certain precautions when traveling to a new destination!

The police in Moscow is extremely effective at making the city a safe place to visit and do their best to patrol all of the top Moscow, Russia tourist attractions. However, tourists can still be a target for pickpockets and scammers.

Moscow has a huge flow of tourists, therefore there is a risk for pickpocketing. Simple precautions will help eliminate your chances of being robbed. Stay vigilant, keep your items close to you at all times, and don’t flash your valuables!

If you’re planning a solo Moscow itinerary, you should have no need to worry, as the city is also considered safe for solo travelers, even women. Stay in the populated areas, try and not travel alone late at night, and never accept rides from strangers or taxis without a meter and correct signage.

The threat of natural disasters in Moscow is low, with the exception of severe winters when the temperature can dip below freezing! Bring a good, warm jacket if you visit in Winter.

However, please note that Russian views on homsexuality are far less accepting than those in Western Europe. Likewise, Non-Caucasian travellers may sadly encounter racism in Russia .

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Now that we’ve covered all the top things to see in Moscow, we thought we’d include some exciting day trips to other areas of the country!

Sergiev Posad (Golden Ring)

Sergiev Posad Golden Ring

On this 7-hour guided tour, you’ll visit several scenic and historic areas of Russia. Start your day with hotel pick-up as you’re transferred by a comfortable car or minivan to Sergiev Posad. Admire the charming Russian countryside on your drive and enjoy a quick stop to visit the Russian village, Rudonezh!

You’ll see the majestic Saint Spring and the Church of Sergiev Radonezh. You’ll also visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Trinity Lavra of St. Sergius, one of the most famous Orthodox sites in Russia!

Lastly, you’ll swing by the local Matreshka market and enjoy a break in a nice Russian restaurant before returning to Moscow!

Day Trip to Vladimir and Suzdal

Day Trip to Vladimir and Suzdal

On this 13-hour trip, you’ll discover old Russia, with its picturesque landscapes and white-stoned beautiful churches! You’ll visit the main towns of the famous Golden Ring of Russia – the name for several cities and smaller towns north-east of Moscow.

Your first stop will be in the town of Vladimir, the ancient capital of all Russian principalities. The city dates back to the 11th century and is one of the oldest and the most important towns along the Ring! Next, you’ll visit Suzdal, a calm ancient Russian town north of Vladimir with only 13,000 inhabitants!

The old-style architecture and buildings of Suzdal are kept wonderfully intact. If you’re spending three days in Moscow, or more, this is a great option for exploring the charming areas outside the city!

Zvenigorod Day Trip and Russian Countryside

Zvenigorod Day Trip and Russian Countryside

On this 9-hour private tour, you’ll explore the ancient town of Zvenigorod, one of the oldest towns in the Moscow region! As you leave Moscow you’ll enjoy the stunning scenery along the Moscow River, and make a few stops at old churches along the way to Zvenigorod.

Upon arrival, you’ll explore the medieval center, including the 14th-century Savvino-Storozhevsky Monastery. Next, you’ll take a break for lunch (own expense) where you’ll have the chance to try out the Russian cuisine! Next, you’ll visit the Museum of Russian Dessert and sip on tea at a Russian tea ceremony.

The final stop of the day is at the Ershovo Estate, a gorgeous place to walk around and enjoy nature!

Day Trip to St Petersburg by Train visiting Hermitage & Faberge

Day Trip to St Petersburg by Train visiting Hermitage and Faberge

On this full-day tour, you’ll enjoy a a full round trip to St Petersburg where you’ll spend an exciting day exploring another popular Russian city! You’ll be picked up from your hotel in Moscow and be transferred to the train station where you’ll ride the high-speed train ‘Sapsan’ to St Petersburg.

Upon arrival, you’ll start the day by touring the Hermitage Museum and the Winter Palace. Next, you’ll visit the Faberge Museum, where you’ll explore the impressive collection of rare Faberge Eggs! In the afternoon, enjoy a sightseeing boat ride and a traditional 3-course Russian lunch.

If you’re spending 3 days in Moscow, or more, this is an excellent trip to take!

Trip to Kolomna – Authentic Cultural Experience from Moscow

Trip to Kolomna - Authentic Cultural Experience from Moscow

On this 10-hour tour, you’ll escape the city and travel to the historic town of Kolomna! First, you’ll visit the 14th-century Kolomna Kremlin, home to the Assumption Cathedral and an abundance of museums!

Next, enjoy lunch at a local cafe (own expense) before embarking on a tour of the Marshmallow Museum – of course, a marshmallow tasting is provided!  Your final stop is the Museum of Forging Settlements, where displays include armor and accessories for fishing and hunting.

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Find out what people want to know when planning their Moscow itinerary.

How many days you need in Moscow?

We recommend that you spend at least two or three days in Moscow to take it all in.

What’s the best month to visit Moscow?

The best time to visit Moscow is over the spring, from March to May as temperatures are mild, crowds are thin and prices are reasonable.

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I mean, queuing up to see an almost 100 year old corpse is pretty unsual! Check out Lenin’s Mausoleum if you fancy it!

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The Memorial Museum of Cosmonautics is a fun place to explore the famous space race from the perspective of the ‘other side’!

We hope you enjoyed our Moscow itinerary! We’ve made sure to cover all the Moscow must-sees as well as some unique attractions in the city! Our addition of insider tips, favorite food stops, and day trips from Moscow is an added bonus and will guarantee you make the most out of your exciting Russian vacation!

Immerse yourself in the modern and traditional Russian lifestyle! Get lost in museums, witness awe-inspiring architecture, and indulge in Russian cuisine! Spend the day strolling through all of the charming sites of Moscow, admiring the beautiful scenery and discovering the city’s fairytale-like enchantment!

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