If the weather's not playing nicely, why not head to Taras Shevchenko Museum? You'll be surprised just how many interesting facts you can discover about days gone by here.
You'll soon discover why this Cherkasy collection of historical artifacts is popular with travelers. If you're looking for other things to keep you busy, Cherkasy Art Museum, Rose Valley Park, and Scherbina House are in the area as well. They won't take you very long to get to from Taras Shevchenko Museum.