If you’re after day-trip inspiration, we know just the place. Sitting 25 miles away, Pyatigorsk is worth hopping in the car for. Lermontov State Museum, Drinking Gallery and Proval Park alone make the drive out worth it. Yessentuki is another popular option. It’s 30 miles away and home to tons of intriguing things to do. Concert Hall Chaliapin, Yessentuki City History Museum and Park Pobedy are only the start.