Pushkin Flat-Museum, Anna Akhmatova Literary and Memorial Museum, and Cruiser Aurora feature a variety of fascinating exhibits to see while you're in town. Sights like Peter and Paul Fortress, Palace Embankment, and Spit of Vasilievsky Island are must-sees while exploring the area. You can check out the local talent at Alexandrinsky Theatre, Mariinsky Theatre, and Rimsky-Korsakov Conservatory.