If you'd like to inject a little more culture into your getaway, put In the World of Fairy Tales Museum on your must-do list. Check for guided tours or just look around at your own pace.
In the World of Fairy Tales Museum is a great place to begin discovering Smolensk. This museum comes recommended by fellow travelers, but it isn't the only spot to see here. Save time for other sights like Museum of Russian Vodka, Assumption Cathedral, and Museum Reserve City Forge of the XVII Century to really experience what the area has to offer.