If you’re after a day-trip destination, we’ve got a couple of tips. Sitting 40 miles away, Jurmala is worth getting in the car for. Kemeri National Park, Kmeri Forest house and Sulphur Water Spring Lizzard alone make the drive out here worthwhile. Jelgava is another popular option. It’s 50 miles away and offers a variety of interesting things to do. Jelgava Palace, St. Simeon and St. Anna Orthodox Church and Academica Petrina are just the start.