If you’re after a day-trip destination, we’ve got some suggestions. Sitting 40 miles away, Gatchina is worth the drive. See the sights starting with Gatchina Palace, Palace Park and Around the Corner Theater. St. Petersburg is another wonderful option. It’s 45 miles away and boasts a variety of intriguing things to see and do. Mariinsky Theatre, C-189 Submarine Museum and Yusupov Palace are only the start.