Pushkin Flat-Museum, Erarta Museum and Galleries of Contemporary Art, and Cigar Museum feature a variety of fascinating exhibits to see while you're in town. Sights like Mariinsky Palace, St. Isaac's Cathedral, and Yusupov Palace are landmarks to visit in the area. You can watch performances at Mariinsky Theatre, Arkady Raykin Variety Theater, and Alexandrinsky Theatre if you're interested in local theater.