Make only two stops by metro from Holiday Inn Moscow Suschevsky hotel and you enjoy a day at VDNKh, historical and architectural complex that includes more than 500 permanent structures, and 49 of them are the objects of cultural heritage. There you can get a clear glimpse of the Russian culture of the last century and admire its achievements as the monuments, fountains, and pavilions are truly exceptional. There is also a variety of exhibitions, master classes, sports events and other activities, the huge outdoor skating rink. Muscovites love to come here at weekends and spend here all the day.
The Nikulin Circus is one of the oldest in Russia, and the traditional home of the world-famous Moscow State Circus. The great clown and comic actor Yuri Nikulin performed at the circus for over twenty years and became Chief Producer there. The circus has been renamed in honor of this much-loved Russian performer, and his statue stands in front of the Circus building. An outstanding array of magnificent animals and sets used for the show make it a unique experience not to be missed when you are visiting Moscow.
In this park, located within walking distance from the Holiday Inn Moscow Suschevsky hotel, everyone will be something interesting for himself: funny red pond ducks and boat rentals, tennis courts, Central Museum of the Armed Forces with planes and military equipment and much more. In addition to the playground with the usual ladders and slides, there is large-scale concreted area for cycling, scooters and roller skates. In the summer a dancing school has its outdoor classes in the Ekaterininsky Park.
The Main Botanical Garden in Moscow is one of the largest in Europe. This 360-hectare park was officially founded in 1945. There are lots of places to go and to see in the Moscow Central Botanical Garden. Enjoy beautiful alleys and narrow pathways, magical forest and amazing air, beautiful exotic plants, and an oak forest with the average age of the trees exceeding 100 years. This marvelous place has an impressive array of different samples of Russian flora. A long walk in the garden will sooth and recharge you.