Pärnu Seawall
Estonia, Parnu

This promenade of piled up boulders stretches over a mile from the swampy marshlands into the sea, giving walkers great views of the Baltic coastline. At its start, it looks like a great rocky road to the horizon.

St Catherine's Passage
Estonia, Tallinn

A medieval setting reimagined into a unique art alley. This remarkable street runs between Müürivahe Tänav, on the edge of the old town next to the town wall, and Vene, emerging into the heart of the old town.

Museum of Soviet Vehicles
Estonia, Paide

The open field exhibition is a site where discarded vehicles are collected in their unrestored state. The museum compiles all kinds of vehicles—passenger cars, buses, trucks, trams, tractors, motorbikes, fire trucks, you name it—that originated from parts of the former Soviet Union and other Eastern European countries.

Ungru Manor
Estonia, Haapsalu

Built in 1680 by the von Ungern-Sternbergs, this magnificent manor has been carefully preserved over the centuries and is now one of the most popular tourist attractions in the region.

Soviet Statue Graveyard
Estonia, Tallinn

On display are Soviet figures such as Joseph Stalin and a giant head of Vladimir Lenin. Many were crafted between 1945 and 1990 by Estonian artists. Included among the statues is information on who they were, where the statue was displayed, and why they were removed.

Raeapteek
Estonia, Tallinn

Opposite the town hall in the city of Tallinn, Estonia, the Raeapteek is considered the oldest operating pharmacy in Europe, as well as the oldest commercial establishment in the city. According to the earliest records available, it had already had its third owner by 1422, meaning it had opened years prior.

Tallinn Kiek in de Kök
Estonia, Tallinn

Kiek in de Kök (translated as "Peep into the Kitchen" since the high tower windows could see into the kitchens of the houses around it) is a historic fortification which includes a system of tunnels which have been used for all manner of subterranean purpose but are not open as a museum.

Pähni Megaphones
Estonia, Voru

These wooden tubes were installed in a clearing deep within the Estonian forest by a group of interior architecture students. Since the region is known for its natural beauty, they decided to create the over-sized amplifiers to enhance the sounds of the waving trees and birds singing.

Tuhala Witch's Well
Estonia, Rapla

Located in the tiny village of Tuhala, the Witch's Well is a naturally occurring geyser that has been known to flood the entire area after heavy rains.

Kaali Meteorite Crater Field
Estonia, Kuressaare

Kaali, on the Estonian island of Saaremaa, is the site of the last giant meteorite impact to occur in a densely populated region. The landscape that the collision left in its aftermath has been the subject of many mythological tales and may have been home to a mysterious ancient cult.

Linnahall
Estonia, Tallinn

The structure was commissioned by the Soviet Union in part to show the world their mastery over concrete-pouring. In addition to its massive 5,000 seat amphitheater, it includes an ice hall, a small seaport, and a heliport.

Ichthus Art Gallery
Estonia, Tallinn

A secluded art gallery hidden within the cellars beneath Tallinn’s medieval monastery. The room opens into a series of connected cellars where monks worked from 1246 to 1524.

KGB Museum
Estonia, Tallinn

In 1972 the Hotel Viru opened its doors welcoming guests into the modern high-rise, but concealed within the new hotel’s walls was a secret communist radio center used to spy on guests. While the Communist party may have fled the country once Estonia claimed its independence in 1991, the radio center, now known as the KGB Museum, remained on the top floor of the hotel.

Rummu Prison
Estonia, Keila

It was once a Soviet prison, where inmates would toil in a limestone quarry, but the site was abandoned when Estonia regained its independence. Since then, natural groundwater has rapidly submerged the former prison, preserving its mining machines, buildings, barbed wire, and lampposts. There's also a flooded forest covered with algae.

Haapsalu Castle
Estonia, Haapsalu

Built in the 13th century, the castle is now a museum with exhibits on its construction, the history of Haapsalu, and the lives of local rulers.

Toompea Hill
Estonia, Tallinn

Located in Tallinn, the capital of Estonia, Toompea Hill is a unique location that offers both the city's historical texture and panoramic beauties. With its structures dating back to the Middle Ages, narrow cobblestone streets and stunning views, Toompea is a place that every traveler should definitely include in their itinerary.

Oru Park
Estonia, Johvi

Tucked in the picturesque Pühajõgi River valley, Oru Park makes for a relaxing getaway in the northeastern Estonian town of Toila. The park has the regal design sensibilities of the rich Russian man who built it in the 19th century. Think Topiary gardens in hypnotic shapes, pretty fountains, viewing platforms on balconies, and flowers galore.

AHHAA Science Centre
Estonia, Tartu

The AHHAA Science Centre in Tartu isn't your typical science museum. Rather than putting displays behind glass, the 3,000-square-meter space offers hands-on exhibits visitors can interact with, making science fun and magical.

Narva River Promenade
Estonia, Narva

Few other areas in Estonia rival the incredible sightseeing opportunities at the Narva River Promenade. The nearly one-kilometer-long waterfront walkway runs along the western banks of the Narva River, the natural border between the European Union and Russia.

Alpakafarm
Estonia, Parnu

Alpakafarm in Pärnu has won over tourists with its petting zoo of alpacas. The farm invites guests to learn about these popular animals and touch their pillowy soft coats.