TripHip - Travel Tips and Advice for Traveling on a Budget

For a nominal fee you can go to the highest point in Riga, the top of Television Tower, and get some great views of the city.

Alternatively the view from the Skyline bar in the Reval Hotel Latvia is nearly as good, and you can sit down with a drink and enjoy it here.

When you arrive at Riga airport, pick up a free copy of the "In your Pocket" guide.

It is full of all you need to know for finding the best restaurants, transport, nightlife and local events in Riga.