Attractions and entertainment for children in Pyatigorsk

Children in Pyatigorsk will certainly be interested in everything, especially if they got to this resort for the first time. But most parents are well aware that children quickly get tired of monotonous sightseeing and walking, and their rest must certainly be diluted with traditional children's entertainment. But, unfortunately, there are not very many such places here, especially in the tourist area. In fact, there are only two places where you can go especially with children: the operetta theater, where fairy tales are sometimes staged; the Museum of exotic animals and insects. But Pyatigorsk is a large and developed city, and if you get out of the tourist area, you can visit other places, for example: an amusement park with a zoo and a planetarium, a puppet theater, cinemas, family entertainment centers. But the Water Park "City of The Sun" in the village of Inozemtsevo in 2019 did not work, and whether it will open again is unknown.

Also, all parents know that children like to go to BurgerKing, McDonald's and other similar cafes. The nearest BurgerKing and other cafes are located in the Gallery Shopping Center on Kirov Avenue, which is easily accessible from the tourist area by bus number 1, trams number 1, 3, 5. back to the tourist area you can walk along Kirov shopping avenue, where you probably have to buy children some trinkets in one of the countless souvenir and toy stores. McDonald's is located on Kalinin Avenue 2 K. 7 in a separate building.

Another place where you should definitely go to discharge the energy of children is the playground "Anthill". It is located near the tourist area on Oktyabrskaya Street, 3 (Shopping Center "Spring"), you can walk. The cost on weekdays is 300 rubles, on weekends – 400.

Well, if you will rest in Pyatigorsk in the middle of summer, you can go to the beach of Novopyatigorsk Lake. True, it is located on the outskirts of the city, and it is best to get there by taxi. But you can get there by trams No. 3 and No. 5, and walk 2 kilometers on foot.

And here is a list of the most interesting places to visit with children, indicating opening hours, costs and ways to get to them:

Pyatigorsk cable car

The cable car leads to the top of Mount Mashuk at an altitude of 993 meters above sea level, from the level of the cable car station the drop is about 400 meters. The Climb takes a few minutes. At the top you will discover wonderful views from one of several viewing platforms. Here is the famous site with pointers to the cities of Russia and the world. And upstairs you can eat in a cafe. You can also go back down by cable car, or on foot along the trail, which will take you directly to the tourist area of the city. Learn more about Pyatigorsk cable car here.

Exotarium and Insect Museum

In the Exotarium and insect museum you can see a large collection of exotic insects, reptiles, rabbits and guinea pigs, anteaters, hedgehogs, piglets, mice. Some animals can be stroked, Fed, and picked up, which is very popular with children. In general, this place is one of the must-visit if you come to Pyatigorsk with children. By the way, you can save a little and send the children to the exhibition alone, and at this time wait for them next to the museum. Learn more about the exotarium and Insect Museum here.

Kirov park of culture and recreation with attractions, Planetarium and zoo

This is the main place in the city for family entertainment. In the park there are attractions (Ferris wheel, various carousels and swings, slides, shooting galleries, climbing wall, etc.). but do not expect too much, there are no modern and extreme attractions here, everything is mainly for small children. There is also a lake with turtles and ducks, where you can go boating, and a small zoo "Berendeyevo Kingdom". Learn more about Kirov park here.

Operetta Theatre

The Pyatigorsk operetta theater traces its history back to 1939. Until 1997, The Musical Comedy Theater worked here, but after that year the genre changed to operetta. Today there are performances and children's fairy tales. There is an age limit for regular performances, but it is usually over 12 years old. Of course, not every child will like opera, so check in advance on the theater's website when there will be children's performances.

Puppet theater "Golden Key"

A small children's puppet theater "Golden Key" - one of the few places in Pyatigorsk, where you should go with young children during the holidays. Puppet shows are held here, and they are conducted by children studying here, there is a children's cafe.

Just keep in mind that the performances are on schedule and not every day, so before going to the theater it is better to specify it in advance.

Water Park "City Of The Sun"

The water park is not located in Pyatigorsk itself, but in the village of Inozemtsevo. It was visited not only from Pyatigorsk, but also from other resorts of the KMV. As of 2020, it is closed, and there is no information about the resumption of work.