What to skip in Riga

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Is a Jurmala day trip from Riga worth it?: Yes in season: a EUR 2.30 train drops you on 33 km of white sand between pine forest and wooden villas, and travelers call it the easiest day trip out of Riga. From October to April the resort runs nearly empty and loses most of the point.
Is a Sigulda day trip from Riga worth it?: Yes for most visitors who can handle distance: an EUR 2.80 hour on the train reaches Latvia's castle valley, but the sights sit kilometers apart, so the day works best for walkers, cyclists and travelers willing to add a taxi leg.