With kids · Yerevan · Armenia
Yerevan with kids
Family-tested sights, a calm base and the practical details that make travelling with children easier.
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Quick answer
Yerevan is a relaxed city for families, with parks, fountains, the Cascade's sculptures and Victory Park's rides. Summer heat is the main challenge, so plan outdoor sightseeing for mornings and evenings. Top picks: Cascade and Cafesjian Center for the Arts, Republic Square and Victory Park and Mother Armenia. Families usually base themselves in Cascade and Tamanyan Street.
Key facts
- Family picks
- 4
- Best area for families
- Cascade and Tamanyan Street
- Rainy-day options
- 0
Best things to do with kids
Landmark · Cascade and Tamanyan Street
1.Cascade and Cafesjian Center for the Arts
A monumental limestone stairway climbs from Tamanyan Street towards Victory Park, with fountains, gardens and contemporary sculptures on its terraces. Inside, the Cafesjian Center for the Arts has escalators and galleries. From the top, the view takes in the city centre and, on clear days, Mount Ararat.
Ride the indoor escalators up and walk down the outdoor steps at sunset, when Ararat may be lit pink.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- Free
- Views
- Art
- Kids
- Photo spot
Landmark · Republic Square
2.Republic Square
Yerevan's main square, designed by Alexander Tamanyan, is surrounded by buildings of pink and yellow tuff, including the History Museum and the National Gallery. On summer evenings, its fountains dance to music in front of crowds.
Come in the evening during the warmer months for the singing fountains show.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- Free
- Architecture
- After dark
- Kids
Park · Arabkir
3.Victory Park and Mother Armenia
A large park above the Cascade with amusement rides, a small lake and the Mother Armenia statue, a sword-bearing female figure overlooking the city. The pedestal houses a military museum.
Combine it with the Cascade: walk up the steps, then continue to the park.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Kids
- Views
- Outdoors
Architecture · Northern Avenue and Opera
4.Opera House and Swan Lake
The Armenian National Opera and Ballet Theatre, another Tamanyan design, stands in a park with cafés. Next to it, the small Swan Lake becomes an ice rink in winter.
Check the programme for opera or ballet; tickets are affordable by European standards.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes or an evening performance
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Architecture
- Couples
- After dark
Where families should stay
$$$ · Best for couples, families and culture
Cascade and Tamanyan Street
At the foot of the Cascade, Tamanyan Street has a sculpture garden with works by Fernando Botero and others, lined by cafés and restaurants. Apartments and boutique hotels nearby give easy access to the Cascade, the Opera and Victory Park above.
- Good
- Pleasant, green setting; Great cafés; Walk to the main sights
- Watch out
- Busy terraces in summer evenings; Steep climb to the top of the Cascade
- Nearby
- Cascade, Cafesjian Center for the Arts, Victory Park
Family travel tips
- Visit Republic Square in the evening for the singing fountains.
- Victory Park has rides and space to run, and Swan Lake becomes an ice rink in winter.
- Carry water in summer; the city's pulpulak drinking fountains are everywhere.
- Armenians are welcoming to children, and restaurants are relaxed about families.
- Garni and Lake Sevan make good half-day trips with children.
Day trips for families
- Garni Temple and Geghard Monastery (About 45 minutes by car) — Garni is a 1st-century Greco-Roman temple above a gorge with basalt columns known as the Symphony of Stones.
- Lake Sevan and Sevanavank (About 1 hour by car) — Lake Sevan is a large high-altitude lake about 1,900 metres above sea level.
When to go with children
The best months overall are May–June and September–October. Weather by month.
Questions travellers ask
+Is Yerevan good for kids?
Yerevan is a relaxed city for families, with parks, fountains, the Cascade's sculptures and Victory Park's rides. Summer heat is the main challenge, so plan outdoor sightseeing for mornings and evenings.
+What can kids do in Yerevan?
Cascade and Cafesjian Center for the Arts, Republic Square, Victory Park and Mother Armenia and Opera House and Swan Lake.
+Where should families stay in Yerevan?
Cascade and Tamanyan Street: Sculpture gardens, terrace cafés and the giant stairway.