Lonely PlanetOct 29A Road Trip Through the Baltic StatesSpend two weeks touring the Baltic States with this road trip, which takes in highlights of Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia.sandstone hikes13 things in this storyGauja National ParkTrailsandstone hikesElsewhereUžupisNeighborhoodVilnius, Lithuaniaartists' republic with mock constitutionLatviaNeighborhoodRiga, Latviacountry known for art nouveau Rīga and Gauja National ParkSoomaaNeighborhoodPärnu, Estoniabogs famous for fifth season floodingViru StreetNeighborhoodTallinn, Estoniastreet in TallinnLithuaniaNeighborhoodVilnius, Lithuaniacountry with forests, bogs, glacial lakes, islandsGediminas HillSightVilnius, Lithuaniahill with Gediminas Castle towerGediminas CastleMuseumVilnius, Lithuanialast surviving defensive tower of 15th-century fortressPalace of the Grand DukesMuseumVilnius, Lithuaniaadministrative center of Grand Duchy of LithuaniaKaunas CastleMuseumKaunas, Lithuaniaoffers insight into Lithuania's pastMuseum of DevilsMuseumKaunas, Lithuaniapacked with masks and stories of local traditionsCuronian Spit National ParkTrailNeringa, LithuaniaUNESCO site with sand dunes, pine forests, fishing villagesLivonian Order CastleMuseumVentspils, Latvialocal history and art museumRead the full piece at Lonely Planet →