Cruiser Aurora, Museum of the Defense and Siege of Leningrad, and Cigar Museum feature a variety of fascinating exhibits to see while you're in town. Sights like Peter and Paul Fortress, Palace Embankment, and Pushkin Flat-Museum are landmarks to visit in the area. You can watch performances at Alexandrinsky Theatre, Oktyabrskiy Big Concert Hall, and Mariinsky Theatre if you're interested in local theater.