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Mini-zoo, tulip field, miniature park and much more: where to go for a weekend near Tricity

Nearby Tricity are dozens of places that are easy to visit for a weekend and feel like you’re on a mini-vacation. Attractions, nature, animals, tulips, castles, and even dinosaurs — all of this is literally within a short trip from the city. Miniature Park, Giant Park, and Retro Cars in Strysza Buda Strysza Buda near Kartuzami is a place where you can experience several completely different adventures in one day. Here you will find three unique attractions: Kaszubski Park Miniatur, Park Gigantów, and Kaszubski Gracik.  In Strysza Buda near Kartuzami, you can enjoy three parks: Kaszubski Park Miniatur — a walk through «miniature Europe and Poland,» where famous buildings look like toys but impress with their details. Park Gigantów — the complete opposite: everything here is huge. Insects the size of cars, giant objects, and fish that make you feel tiny. Kaszubski Gracik — a paradise for retro and movie lovers: cars, equipment, and transport from different eras, including iconic models from the Polish People’s Republic and fantastic exhibits. This is one of those rare cases where adults take photos just as much as children. 💰 Tickets can be purchased in packages: one ticket for three parks — 69 zł (regular) and 59 zł (discounted), or for two parks (Gigantów and Kaszubski Gracik) — 59 zł and 49 zł respectively. A ticket only for Kaszubski Park Miniatur costs 32 zł (regular) and 22 zł (discounted).🕙 Open daily from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM.📍 Kartuska 30, Strysza Buda Łeba Castle At first glance — a fairy-tale medieval castle by the sea with an incredibly rich history.  Built in 1907, the castle has survived much — powerful storms before World War I, a tumultuous life in the interwar period as a resort house, its transformation into a Rocket Experimental Station, and complete neglect after World War II.  Later, it was transferred to the Ministry of Health, where a resort house «Bałtyk» was established, and then — a holiday base «Neptun» of the Workers’ Vacation Fund, which fell into decline in the 90s. Soon after, the property was restored by a private owner. Today it is a stylish hotel that even received the Michelin Keys 2025 award. 📍 Sosnowa 1, Łeba  Park Ewolucji Park Ewolucji in Sławutówku is not just a park, but a great place for family recreation. Here you will find realistic dinosaur models, multimedia exhibitions, and interactive educational zones. For active leisure, there is a large playground and a trampoline park with over 40 attractions. The park’s new feature is an impressive Trojan horse (8 m high, 6 m long, and 3.5 m wide) with an observation deck and a 40-meter slide that descends on pontoons. An entertainment that will provide bright emotions for both children and adults. 💰 Until the end of June, tickets cost: 89 zł (regular) and 79 zł (discounted). Family ticket (2 adults + child aged 3–17) — 248 zł🕒 The park is open Monday to Friday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and on weekends until 6:00 PM📍 Pałacowa 31, Sławutówko Nowa Holandia  The family amusement park Nowa Holandia is a great place for a day trip with children.  Here you can find: a huge inflatable slide (one of the largest in the world) a Viking zone a birdhouse an island of illusions a rope park water activities And yes, adults also have things to do: relaxation areas, water equipment rental, and a full-fledged rope park. 💰 Tickets: 89 zł (regular), 79 zł (discounted). Children under 3 years — free🕒 The park opens on May 1 and operates from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM📍ul. Nowe Pole 1B, Elbląg  Tulip Field near Gdańsk The so-called «little Holland» is the tulip field «O rany, tulipany!» in Cedry Wielkie, near Przegalina. It is especially beautiful here in May when the flowers are in full bloom. An ideal place for walks, photo sessions, and relaxation among vibrant flower fields. You can also legally pick a bouquet for yourself. 💰 Entry to the tulip field costs 15 zł. This price includes picking three flowers. Each additional tulip costs 2 zł. Children under 12 years — free entry. 🕒 Monday to Friday: 10:00 AM — 7:00 PMWeekends and holidays: 9:00 AM — 8:00 PM 📍Nadwiślańska 2, Błotnik Corn Ranch  For those who miss rural landscapes and fields like in childhood. However, the main attraction will open closer to the middle of summer — a huge corn maze. Here you can book accommodation and also use specially equipped grilling areas. In the meantime, the park already offers many activities: animals that you can feed  trampolines and inflatable zones archery go-karting rope town playgrounds and sports fields 💰 Tickets: regular — 25 zł, discounted (up to 16 years) — 22 zł, family 2+2 — 88 zł, children under 3 years — free entry May hours: 11:00 AM–6:00 PM Regular hours: Monday–Friday: 1:00 PM–6:00 PMSaturday–Sunday: 11:00 AM–6:00 PM 📍Malary 12, Malary Lemur Park — a mini-zoo and amusement park for the whole family The renovated Lemur Park in Rumia is a mix of a zoo, amusement park, and educational area. The park will open on May 1.  The park features educational trails, playgrounds, mini-golf, a dinosaur room, a knight’s village, a LEGO zone, a farm, and animal contact areas. Here you can find not only lemurs but also alpacas, kangaroos, meerkats, rabbits, goats, and chickens. 💰 One ticket grants access to all attractions. Price: 59 zł (regular) and 54 zł (discounted).  🕙 The park will open on May 1 and will operate from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM on weekdays, and from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM on weekends and holidays. 📍Apolinarego Formeli 1, Rumia


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