Tree-lined neighborhoods and research institutes are found in the scenic town of Troitsk. On sunny days, locals head to the Zarechye recreation area for strolls, biking, and BBQ picnics on the Desna River's shores. In winter, Trinity Forest to the west draws skiers to its slopes. Restaurants, shops, and cafes line the pedestrian Lilac Boulevard, near the Physical Cabinet of Curiosities museum's interactive exhibits.