Discover Vilnius: accessible, kid-friendly and dog friendly city

To fly or not to fly? Difficult question. But not for me. I don’t think long. I’m buying a ticket and voilà - one hour and I’m in the capital of Lithuania.

My travel partner is my younger son Vladyslav. He’s 11.

He adores to visit new countries and cities. But he’s child and, of course, he wants to visit some kid-friendly places. Let’s begin to discover Vilnius!

Is it kid-friendly town?

Absolutely - yes! My son confirmed it! There are many interesting museums, parks and playgrounds. What my son recommends?

1. Lithuanian Railway Museum

Museum was founded in 1966. It’s situated in the old building of Central Train Station.

Museum has outdoor and indoor expositions. You can touch some artifacts and models. Children like it!

The museum has stored over 10000 different exhibits.

Tickets price: 1,8 EUR for adult, 0,8 EUR for pupil and student

2. Museum of illusions

Absolutely incredible place! Do you believe your eyes? Are you sure? Let’s visit Museum of illusions!

Museum was founded 2016. During three years it became very popular kid-friendly place. There are nearly 70 exhibits.They demonstrate optical illusions, 3-D art, virtual reality.

People can walk on walls and on the ceiling. Don’t believe?

Tickets price: 11 EUR for adult, 9 EUR for pupil and student

3. Museum of energy and technology

The museum is closed now for renovation from 1st July to 2nd September. But me and Vladyslav were there before closing. There are many exhibitions - of energetics, of Vilnius industry, of interactive science etc.

The building of this museum is very interesting. In 1903 it was the first power plant in Vilnius.

My son was excited with the interactive exhibition. It was really cool.

Tickets price: 4 EUR for adult, 2 EUR for pupil and student

Is it accessible town?

More than. Mostly every shops, museums, restaurants and all parks are suitable for people with disabilities.

Old town is accessible - including ancient castles and fortresses.

There are special guotes for blind people.

Is it dog friendly town?

If my dachshund Dozitta was in Vilnius she was very happy. Lithuanians adore dogs! They walked with pets everywhere. Only one rule exists - cleaning after your dog.

Water for dogs is everywhere - not only in cafes or restaurants but in supermarkets and on the street.

I like to have breakfast with my dog in cosy cafe with tasty croissant and latte. I’m sure my Dozitta will love Vilnius.

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@NatalkaR very nice pictures! colourful and well taken! congrats and thanks for sharing!

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@marcorp thanks a lot!!! :-)))))))))))

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Hi @NatalkaR

Nice pictures and report from interesting place.

I was in Siauliai and Riga in 2013.

I recently sent a post about Cold war museum from this trip.

Regards from Slovakia.

Karol

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I love this @NatalkaR . Your Connect post makes me very happy to read because it shows Vilnius is a city for every member of one’s family. The city is accommodating for babies / disabled with ramps and tactile sidewalks for the blind and those who use a wheelchair or walker & dogs - through water bowls and welcome signs (and areas where they are not welcomed too).

I don’t know who had more fun - your son or you - thought! = )

Cheers,

Karen

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Hey, you are surprising me almost every day @NatalkaR

Vilnius seems to be perfect for me too, I am sure I will have a lot of fun on the Museum of Energy and Technologies, or in the Museum of Illusions.

What a beautiful and historical city too. I want to tag @AntonellaGr here, to share with her too some of your fun.

Thank you so much for sharing

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Looks like soo much to see and do atVilnius @NatalkaR for both you and your son and from the photos it sure looks like your son really enjoyed it.

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@NatalkaR what a lovely post the pictures are awsome the car is marvelous!!!

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Hey @NatalkaR ,

I’ve never been to Vilnius but your post made me feel like I was there yesterday. You described everything thoroughly and I immediately got the feeling that I want to visit the city one day. What was your favourite part of the trip? Do you have any recommendations for places to eat and spend some quality family time?

P.S. The first place I would visit is the Illusions Museum, that looks awesome!

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@NatalkaR

It is a very beautiful city
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What a perfect post @NatalkaR

You have visited such interesting places,amazing museum, cosy cafe, Congratulations!

Thank you for your beautiful and colorful photos!

I suppose the weather was sunny and you had a wonderful time!

Best wishes ,

Inga

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Amazing post and pictures @NatalkaR . I think you had a great time there!

Cheers

Antonella

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Thanks so much @NatalkaR for this post!

You made me better acquainted with this Baltic city that has always fascinated me with Estonia and Latvia: they are cities that are expanding but always respecting their citizens and the nature around them! And that’s exactly what you see from your beautiful photos: everything in order and clean!

Bye,

David

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@KarolT thanks!!! I’ll be in Riga in 3 weeks. Can you recommend some interesting places?

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@KarenVChin thanks!!! it was amazing trip :-)))) I had a lot fun it’s true :-)))) I was many times in Vilnius but I was surprised how city was changed from my last trip in 2016 :slight_smile:

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@ErmesT @AntonellaGr tnahks a lot!!! I’m sure you’ll enjoy the Museum of Energy and Technologies and the Museum of Illusions. It doesn’t mater how old are you there. Everybody will have fun :-)))) I like old town - it’s no big, very compact and quiet.

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Hi @NatalkaR

I was in Riga just one day in historical center. I remember interesting restaurant Rozengrals.

https://goo.gl/maps/mfkNoekYTEaa8R3a6

Karol

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@MoniDi thanks a lot!!! I’m sure you’ll like the Illusions Museum. It’s really amazing place. You know I enjoyed everywhere I can’t choose one place. But I really enjoyed our “siesta”. It was very hot and after lunch we went to Bernardine park. And we played checkers and chess - it was cool.

For dinner I highly recommend to visit Meat Lovers Pub (I love this place, very tasty meat - different kind) and Trattoria da Flavio (everything is delisius there, I coudln’t stop to eat :-)))

I

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@helga19 thanks a lot!!! In 3 weeks I’'l go to Riga. Have you been there?

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Hello @NatalkaR ,

Lithuania is our neighboring country but I didn’t visit yet. Estonia’s capital Tallinn also a kid and dogs friendly city.

There are lots of children park in the city and I saw some dog’s park also. Have you been to Tallinn?

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