November is the busiest month of the year for many. New Year's holidays are still far away, it gets dark early, drizzling rain outside the window brings sadness. Rest in Yaroslavl in November is the best way to get rid of autumn depression. Throw away the daily routine and arrange a holiday for the soul, getting vivid impressions from exploring the ancient Russian city.
Weather
At the beginning of the month, weak positive temperatures persist, from the second half of November it becomes noticeably colder. The thermometer drops to negative values even during the day, the rains are gradually replaced by sleet. At the end of the season, a stable snow cover can be observed on the soil.
According to statistics, only 1-2 fine days fall in November, intense precipitation is observed for 7-8 days, the rest of the time it is cloudy with occasional clearings.
Is it cold in November
In the last month of autumn, you should not count on the favor of nature. Precipitation in the form of rain and sleet melts quickly, forming a damp porridge underfoot. Chilly weather is exacerbated by high humidity. But experienced travelers do not care, the main thing is to stock up on warm clothes for the season.
During your trip you will need:
Particular attention should be paid to shoes. It is important to choose a warm, waterproof option. It may be worth taking a compact electric dryer with you or taking care of additional insoles.
What to see
The historical part of the city is compact and occupies approximately 4-5 sq. km. This allows you to make non-fatiguing, but aesthetically rich walks around the Volga city. It is recommended to start acquaintance with Yaroslavl from Epiphany Square.
Nearby is the Spaso-Preobrazhensky Monastery, located on the territory of the Historical Museum-Reserve. Nearby is the Church of Nikola Rublennogo – the only surviving wooden building of the XVII century.
Walking along the embankment of the Kotorosl River, you can admire the Kazan Chapel, the Church of the Archangel Michael, the Assumption Cathedral. At the confluence of the Volga and Kotorosl, there is the Strelka Park, where it is pleasant to wander around on a fine day. Here is the stone where Yaroslav the Wise decided to found the city.
In inclement weather, you can visit the Art Museum in the Governor's House, the Museum of Foreign Art, the Metropolitan's Chambers. On November 21, the city celebrates the birthday of the Golden Ring of Russia tourist route.
Places with a colorful design where you can eat tasty and not very expensive and have a good time:
The evening city opens the doors of the Drama Theatre. Volkov, the Chamber Theater (Sverdlov, 9), the regional philharmonic society, the city jazz center.
If you wish, you can go out of town, it will be interesting to visit the museum-reserve “Karabikha” – the estate of the poet Nekrasov, the museum “Boat of Peter I“, located in the picturesque surroundings of Lake Pleshcheyevo.
Vacation with children
There are many interesting places for families to visit in the city. At any time, the little guests of the city are invited by the landscape zoo (137 Shevelyukha Street), the planetarium, and the circus. Tropical Island Water Park (Dyadkovskaya St., 21) is open all year round.
There are children's museums: “My Favorite Bear” (Pochtovaya St., 8), “Princess Frog”, “Music and Time” (Volzhskaya Embankment St., 33) with expositions of ancient porcelain and samovars.
Children can join the culture in the theater of the young spectator, the interactive theater-museum “Alyoshkino-Metochion” (Pervomaiskaya St., 58), and the puppet theater (Svoboda, 23).
Families ready for long walks can be offered a visit to the dolphinarium (Dubki village), the Kidburg entertainment center (Nagorny village), the Zabava country park (Belkino village) – with a lot of outdoor entertainment at any time of the year.
Excursions
For those who want to get to know the city in more detail or visit little-known places, travel agencies offer many group and individual excursions. You can choose any one according to your preferences: a classic panoramic view or get the opportunity to see Yaroslavl from an unexpected angle.
For families with children, exciting thematic quest walks are offered, where the ancient secrets of the city are revealed in an accessible form by solving riddles.
Tourists visiting the capital of the Golden Ring not for the first time will be interested in trips to the ancient Tolgsky Monastery and Vyatskoe, one of the most beautiful villages in Russia.
The cost of travel
The advantage of traveling in November is low prices for housing, transport and food. Take, for example, a trip to Yaroslavl from Moscow. More than 10 direct and passing trains run between cities, a ticket for a seat costs about 500 rubles, a reserved seat – 1,000 rubles, a compartment – 2,100 rubles.
A trip in an intercity bus will cost approximately 1,300 rubles, the cost of an air ticket is 1,500 rubles, and the flight time will take only 1 hour. Many Muscovites simply get into a private car, because the road to Yaroslavl takes 3-3.5 hours.
There are no problems with housing at this time of the year. A good hotel 3 in the city center will cost from 2,300 rubles. per day, 4 – from 3,800 rubles. with breakfast. There are many apartments and hostels at the service of tourists, where the cost of an overnight stay for two ranges from 400-700 rubles.
Depending on the preferences of tourists, a trip for two days, taking into account the cost of food and excursions, will cost about 10-12 thousand rubles, for 5 days – 18-20 thousand rubles.
Reviews of tourists
Travelers note that there are few tourists in the city at this time of the year. There is an opportunity to see all the sights without queues and fuss, this is the right time for a trip for the purpose of a romantic retreat. Food prices are moderate, many cafes and restaurants hold promotions and discounts.
There are many interesting places to visit in Yaroslavl, entertainment for adults and children for every taste and budget. Tourists agree that two days are enough for a trip in autumn. A longer trip is advisable when planning excursions outside the city.
Conclusion
Autumn Yaroslavl is a city of relaxation and immersion in national history. For some, this is a trip for a quiet visit to temples and museums, leisurely walks along the streets that have preserved the flavor of past centuries. For tourists who prefer a more active holiday, there are also many places for a pleasant pastime.
Trips to the ancient city on the Volga are one of the most popular areas of autumn-winter tourism. Yaroslavl is rich in historical places, located close to many regional centers.
A short trip won't blow a big hole in your budget, but it's a great excuse to unwind, change scenery, and stock up on fresh experiences ahead of winter.