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Travel Trac Comp Fluid Trainer Setup

Whether you are a professional triathlete or recreational cyclist, investing in a quality indoor bike trainer is one of the most crucial equipment upgrades you can make. A trainer simulates the feeling of riding on a road while allowing you to fit workouts in from your own home in all seasons and all weather conditions. 

Unlike some brands of indoor spin bikes you might find at your local gym, bike trainers don’t take the hard work out of cycling. It is possible to achieve the same quality workout inside that you would get on the road.

The Specs 

The Travel Trac Comp Fluid Trainer is a popular model within the cycling community, and for good reasons. It is relatively quiet, affordable, easy to use, and built to last for years.

Compared to many other trainers on the market, the Travel Trac Fluid Trainer comes in as one of the more affordable options, including the Travel Trac Fluid Smart B+ Trainer . Even though you save dollars with this Travel Trac, you still get unique features and don’t miss out on any quality.

Unlike its magnetic or wind counterparts, this model provides resistance through an oil-based fluid contained in the flywheel. This design makes it one of the quietest options for an indoor trainer, a significant bonus if you share walls or a floor with concerned neighbors.

The fluid model also has another significant advantage: it’s highly durable. Friction is the enemy of rubber tires on a bike trainer and can cause them to take a lot more wear and tear than they would endure traveling on the road. The fluid in this model keeps heated friction at a minimum, meaning you’ll be riding smoothly for years to come.

Fluid trainers have progressive resistance. Although you cannot adjust the resistance in a fluid trainer, you can still get your leg muscles burning. The harder you pedal, the more effort you will need to push the fluid inside the chamber.

The Travel Trac Comp Fluid Trainer is compatible with both mountain and road bikes with 24-inch, 26-inch, 27-inch, and 700-centimeter wheels. This range encompasses most size bicycles today, making it one of the most versatile trainers money can buy.

This trainer also folds for storage and transport which is great if you have a tight space in your home or you like to bring your trainer on your travels.

Additionally, in my research and reviews of indoor bike trainers, the Travel Trac Comp Fluid Trainer is one of the simplest to set up. This feature is a significant bonus, as an overly complicated installation process will only cause frustration and take away from your time on the bike! To make it as painless as possible for you, I’ve broken down the set-up into a simple, step-by-step process.

The Setup Process

One of the aspects of this model I love the most is the simple, intuitive setup process. The manufacturer has done the most challenging parts for you and delivers the product to you entirely assembled! This aspect makes it the perfect trainer for individuals with minimal indoor cycling experience.

There are just a few simple steps to take before mounting your bike on the trainer. Please use the Travel Trac Comp Fluid Trainer manual for further reference. 

Before you mount your bike to the Travel Trac Comp Fluid Trainer, replace the skewer on your bike’s rear-wheel with the one included with the trainer. Travel Trac provides a steel skewer that is more durable for long rides on the trainer. Your typical skewer may bend or break when you use it in a trainer you might end up destroying your bike.

You don’t need any special tools to replace the skewer. Use your hand to put pressure on the quick-release lever and unlock it. Then, loosen the cap on the other end of the skewer by turning it counterclockwise. 

Once you have loosened it, pull the skewer straight out and replace it with the included steel axle. Turn the cap clockwise to tighten it, and then press down on the lever to lock it into place. If the lever does not go down, try loosening the cap by a quarter-turn or half-turn.

Don’t get rid of your bike’s original skewer. The steel one is perfectly acceptable to use when riding outdoors, but if you are competing in a road race and want to minimize the weight of your bike to maximize your efficiency, you’ll want to make sure to switch the steel one out.

Before we get to the setup process, let’s familiarize ourselves first with the parts of the trainer.

Now you’re ready to mount your bike.

Line up your bike so that the resistance unit is behind the rear wheel of your bike. Align and insert the end of the skewer (non-drive side first) into the support cup. Adjust the knob on the other side to fit the other cup into the other end of the skewer. Tighten the knob to set your bike into place and tighten up the lock ring to make the setup stable.

There’s also a black knob located near the bottom of the resistance unit of the machine. Tighten it by turning it clockwise until your rear tire is resting on the roller. The side walls of the tire should be slightly depressed. Don’t forget to tighten up the lock ring under the knob to keep everything in place.

Give your bike a little shake to make sure everything is stable, and you’re good to go.

To dismount your bike from the trainer, loosen the lock ring and the knob in the resistance unit. Then loosen the lock ring and knob in the support cup and then lift the bike right out.

Using Your Trainer

The Travel Trac Trainer offers resistance that simulates what it feels like to ride on a road based on the speed of your wheel. In other words, the harder and faster you pedal, the harder it will feel. In addition, downshifting will give less resistance, while upshifting will increase resistance. 

Whether you only use it for a few miles of steady-state a week or you’re doing multiple sets of flat-out sprints per session, the Travel Trac is versatile and durable enough to accommodate any type of workout.

One accessory I strongly endorse including in your trainer set-up is a fan. While riding indoors on the Travel Trac Comp Fluid Trainer is just as challenging as cycling on the road, one of the most significant differences you will notice is the lack of wind . The still air surrounding your bike can make you start to sweat more quickly, and a fan can help keep you feeling cool and comfortable for the duration of your training session.

During the first mile or so of your ride, it is normal to notice some bumpiness as the fluid inside the trainer warms up. Start off in a lower gear to minimize this choppy feeling while the resistance unit warms up. If the choppiness does not go away after the first five minutes of riding, there is one main way you can troubleshoot.

What Kind of Tire to Use

Any brand and model of indoor bike trainer will cause your rear tire to wear more quickly than riding on the road will. So when setting up your trainer, a vital consideration is whether you want to change out the tire on your bike. 

I would recommend changing out your back tire if:

• you are going indoors for the season to stay off of icy roads
• you will be using the trainer more frequently as a part of an injury recovery plan
• you have major concerns about the longevity of your tires

On the other hand, if you use the trainer infrequently as a part of your regular routine, it may not be worth the additional time it takes to change between an indoor and a tire. If you do decide to switch between wheels, here’s what you need to know.

Trainer-specific tires are not recommended for outdoor use. Most trainer tires are brightly colored so it is easy to tell them apart from regular tires.

If a completely new tire is not within your means, using an old road tire is another excellent solution to avoid putting the extra wear and tear on your current tire.

Whichever tire you are using with your indoor trainer, I recommend keeping it inflated to the maximum recommended pressure to help reduce friction and increase longevity.

How to Reduce Vibrations

One of the benefits of the Travel Trac Comp Fluid Trainer is that it is naturally quieter than many other models of trainers on the market. Especially if you are using a designated noise-reducing trainer tire, you may not need to worry about what kind of surface you are using when you set it up.

However, I am a strong proponent of being a considerate neighbor, so do take noise-reduction techniques into account when setting up your trainer, unless you’re working out in a completely secluded location.

Just like being respectful of other cyclists and drivers when you’re traveling on the roads, it’s necessary to take your housemates and neighbors into account even when you’re in a solo indoor training session.

Breaking It Down

The Travel Trac Comp Fluid Trainer is not particularly large or cumbersome, but there may be times when you will need to put it away or transport it. Luckily, deconstructing it is just as painless as setting it up.

Once you remove your bike, simply hold the trainer by the center adjustment knob and lift it up. Fold the legs together, and voila! Your trainer is ready to be tucked away or carried along with you. Users love how compact and portable this model is, and you have no reason to let concerns about a problematic deconstruction process get in the way of taking full advantage of this feature! 

If you’ve changed out the rear tire to accommodate the time spent on the trainer, don’t forget to switch back to your regular tire before hitting the pavement. Again, it is perfectly acceptable to keep the steel skewer on your bike when you take it on the road. You’ll reduce the risk of misplacing it and not being able to find it when you need to use it on the trainer again.

However, there’s also no harm in taking the extra few minutes to switch it out for a slightly lighter ride. Like most other aspects of cycling gear, this comes down to personal preference. 

Travel Trac Comp Fluid Trainer Setup – Final Thoughts

If you’re in the market for a quality bike fluid trainer, you can trust Travel Trac Comp Fluid Trainer to carry you through the most grueling training sessions and the most leisurely recovery rides. 

It is a popular choice because it meets most requirements that people like me look for in indoor bike trainers: portable, low-noise, and solidly built. It is also relatively more affordable than other trainers with similar features, so for me, that’s a bonus.

I also think that setting up your equipment shouldn’t be the hardest part of your ride! It’s a great thing that Travel Comp Fluid Trainer comes assembled and is easy to set up. Mounting and dismounting the bike takes only a few steps and any beginner can do it.

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As a middle-aged, 40-something cyclist, my riding goals have changed over the years. A lover of all things retro, and an avid flat bar cyclist, I continue to live off past triathlon glories.

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I have the same about 2 years older so slightly different, has served me very well, dont bother with the one that has adjustable resistance. Works with all bikes although with mtn bike I used to put a 1.6 on the rear. It does eat throguh tires os put something cheap on there. I also like fact that when you shift weight back you doo feel a slight increase in resistance, kind of like when your climbing sitting and shift your weight .  

I purchased the Travel Trac Comp. It failed after 22 minutes of warm-up for a race. I did approx 200w for 10 minutes, then 250-270w for 10 minutes, then a 340w 1 minute effort. A strange sound, then no resistance. I took it back to Performance and upgraded to the Travel Trac Fluid + with the remote resistance lever (2 levels up from what I bought and the next model up from what is reviewed here). I don't think I need the remote lever, but the resistance unit of the the one reviewed here is twice the "Comp" and the one I bought is twice the size of the one reviewed here. The graph on the side of the box of the Fluid + with remote shows it going to 600w. Hopefully it will hold up to race warm-ups.  

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We’ve tested a number of very high end trainers of the smart  and not smart varieties recently, with more in the queue. But like everything else at the top of the the market these days, their prices continue to stretch past what most of us consider “affordable”.

At the opposite end of the spectrum are entry level trainers like the Travel Trac Comp Mag+ from Performance Bike. It’s cheap, but like everything else at the bottom of the market these days, it’s taken trickle down tech to provide a lot of features of trainers that used to cost much more. That’s not to say it’s for the serious cyclist looking for a premium training tool, but it’ll get the job done for anyone just looking to keep the legs in shape through the winter or if you need something simple for pre-race warmups…

It has a sturdy frame, keeping the bike solid enough for moderate out of the saddle sprints. The feet on my test unit needed to be slid out and repositioned so they were flat against the ground. It was a simple task and they’ve stayed put since.

It’s also plenty wide, as is evident when compared to the Kurt Kinetic Road Machine. It’s not quite as planted on the ground during mad dashes hopping around out of the saddle, but if you’re doing that, my hunch is you’re in the market for a bigger, better trainer anyway.

Construction quality seems fine, and the axle capture system twists smoothly and has a locknut to keep it from working loose while riding. The knob’s reasonably sized and comfortable.  It comes with a skewer recommended for use since it slots directly into the frame for a secure hold. With it reasonably snug, bike wobble was well within range of any trainer I’ve tested.

Where I noticed the cost concessions were in the roller and magnetic resistance unit. The housing isn’t ugly, but is inexpensive in appearance. The resistance has three levels, controlled by a knob on the side that moves the magnets closer or further from the roller.

Above is the power curve shown on the packaging, which seems about right. Here’s what I experienced, as measured with a Polar M450 cycling computer paired with Keo Power pedals:

It took 115+ RPM to maintain 350+ watts in a 52/11 combo on the hardest setting (3).

The roller is tiny, which puts a more incisive pressure point on the tire. Spin down rate seemed good, not to quick and not too slow. It’s not exactly mimicking road feel, but it kept me from spinning out when dropping a bunch of gears between intervals. Considering how small the flywheel is, it was surprising just how decent the spin up and down is.

In the hardest setting, noise levels are acceptable and I could carry on a conversation without yelling. But, it gets noisier in the easier settings. Not so loud that you couldn’t watch TV at a reasonable volume, but not quiet, either. My only real grip is that the roller/flywheel vibrations are felt all the way through the bike, causing hand numbness as though I was riding rough asphalt. Twenty minutes in, I was padding my handlebar with a towel.

Retail is just $149, on Performance Bike’s usual sale for $99. With the Fluid version on sale for just $129, my recommendation would be to go for it if only so it’s a bit quieter.

Besides cost, it’s got size and weight going for it. It weighed in at 22.2lbs (10.07kg), compared to the slightly heavier Kinetic (24.74lbs, or 11.22kg). That makes it a great travel trainer. Not quite as compact and light as Feedback Sports’ Omnium , but it’s less than 1/4 the cost.

It’ll fit road and mountain bikes from 26″ to 29er and could make a great little trainer for beginners, light users or those just looking for a “beater” to take to the races.

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The fluid trainer goes for $99 during their Christmas sale.

I’ve had the fluid version for about a year now and so far it has been pretty awesome (for the month to two months of winter we have here in Texas) even as compared to more expensive “better” trainers. I bought it as I buy everything at performance bike, on sale and half-off.

I bought the regular version last year to use in the garage over the rainy season (wimp!), and it works fine.

I have the fluid version of this trainer and so far its great. I absolutely hate riding a trainer so spending more for one just isn’t going to happen. The frame is plenty stable and the fluid unit is relatively quiet. I say go get yourself one, the price is right.

PSA: Performance Bike has a $20 off $99+ deal until midnight (PST) Christmas Day (for another 45 minutes). That drops the Comp Fluid model to $109.99 + $12 for oversize shipping.

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Travel Trac Millennium Inertial Trainer gear reviews

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I really like this trainer. I don't have any others to compare it to, but I cannot imagine something that works better or is easier to use.

I like this trainer a lot - it kept me on my bike throughout the winter. It is quiet, and setup is VERY easy.

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• Page 1 Folding Bicycle Trainer Thank you for purchasing the Performance Travel Trac 2000™ portable trainer. The Travel Trac 2000™ was designed to provide maximum stability and ease of use in a convenient, portable folding trainer. This trainer offers many notable features which make it a good choice for your training needs: •...
• Page 2 (Fig. 2). See instructions included with your resistance unit. Tighten securely. A. Unlocked Bicycle Installation: 1. Set the Performance Travel Trac 2000™ on a flat, stable surface. B.Locked 2. Make sure that the bicycle’s rear wheel Fig. 3 skewer is tight.
• Page 3 Fig. 5 Fig. 4 5. Carefully lift your bike into position, 11. If the bike is not stable, make sure that aligning the rear wheel axle with the the QR lever is positioned correctly in axle support cups (Fig’s 4 & 5). the support cups, and the axle support 6.
• Page 4 2. Coil any resistance unit cables and hang over handle. 3. Grasp the Travel Trac 2000™ by the handle and lift. The legs should then fold, and the trainer is ready for transport or storage. Be careful to avoid pinching when the legs fold.

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Cheap plastic sleeves where it absolutely needs to be metal.

While tigthening the rear axle support, the screw in device will not tighten suffeciently to support the bicycle. While riding the exerciser, it will loosen (even after locking the device, and giving it an additional 1/4 to 3/4 turns) the Plastic sleeve has a totally insuffecient ring that breaks after a few hours riding and then you cannot tighten it properly again.

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Fist trainer.

Well-built Smooth and Quiet Great value for the money

Not enough resistance when I am in good shape and on my 53-12

This review is the the Travel Trac Century V Fluid trainer. I have used this trainer in the winter for the past year, 3-4 days per week. It has worked flawlessly and managed to whip me into shape when combined with training videos or podcasts from CTS and Spinervals. My only complaint is that when I am in good form, it doesn't provide enough resistance to do climbing intervals at low cadence (below 75 rpm).

Cycleops Mag Trainer

Quiet, smooth, realistic. Great value (esp on closeout/sale). Good build quality.

None so far, but it's only been a month.

Travel Trac Millenium V Fluid+Mag with adjustable resistance (red one). New to biking and to trainers. Just acquired a Fuji Cross Comp (love it). Tried many trainers in store. Intended on the CycleOps Fluid2, but liked this one much better. Closeout price brought it to $180, less $70 on my Performance card (from the bike) and it was a steal. Setup is easy, the unit is quiet, and I really like the 'real feel' of the trainer. Lots of resistance options with the cable that allows 5 different levels. The unit seems very well built, doesn't get too hot after 45min of use. The bolt-in arms pivot at the front, so the weight of the bike rests against the fixed roller at the back. This seems like a better design than fixing the wheel and bringing the roller into contact. Folds down for storage.

None. Only tested others.

Affortable. Sturdy. The adjustable tension. Easy set-up. The feel of an actual ride.

Maybe a little noisy in a small apartment, but I'm sure all trainers are a bit loud.

This is the first trainer I've used. I needed something to ride in the evenings so I can stay in moderate shape and feel like I'm getting some exercise during the week, not just on the weekends. I did a lot of reserach before buying from a local Performance shop and I'm really happy with my purchase so far. It feels like I'm really riding on the road; it's smooth, and sturdy. Between the 5 adjustable settings and utilizing all of my gears, I get a great workout. I'm 6'3", 190, and I feel comfortable out of the saddle and jamming on the pedals. I usually spend about 30 - 60 minutes on it 2-3 times a week and it's a great workout.

quite, smooth, adjustable resistence, price

"Travel Trac Century fluid plus adjustable trainer" name sucks.

I just received my performance Travel Trac Century fluid plus trainer yesterday. Out of box the trainer doesn't look stunning as 1Up CPR I had but a solid one. Setup is pretty easy. The rear wheel clamping cups has plastic insert to protect the frame or skewer if they made contact. It also come with a skewer. The resistence adjustable handle has 5 levels and can be easily mounted to handle bar. It took me 10 minute to put it together with bike on it. Here come to the best part. I can adjust the resistence to allow out of saddle excercise and still have room to go harder. While out of saddle the frame is stable enoug unless I make too much lateral movement. The resistence unit operate very quite and resistence is smooth. Hard crank does not cause any slip and has good road feel. If compare to 1UpUSA, 1UpUSA CPR is a World class looking trainer and the performance is a similar trainer without the look. With performance I easily sweat 3 or 4 time more than the 1Up. Bike on trainer has tripple crank (52/42/30) and I am able to use 52/12,13,14 to do out of saddle crank with highest resistence. I was attracted first to its adjustable resistence which does not disappointment me at all. Then I realize even seated with easiest level it produce consistent smooth operation and good road feel. Consider price paid and lifetime warranty from performance I can't be happier. I will post my review for 1Up trainer in next few day.

1UpUSA CPR trainer.

Smooth, quiet, sturdy. Much better than the CycleOps Fluid 2.

A little bit of assembly required, and a couple small design flaws (see full review).

This is a review for the new Millenium Plus with the fluid/mag combo with variable resistance. I have used the Travel Trac with HF500 for years, and I would encourage everyone to spring for the extra dough and upgrade to this unit. The old unit got slighty off kilter over the years and was not level, also got a little nosier with time, and I virtually wore a groove in the drum that contacts the tire. All these problems look to have been remedied in this new more expensive product. The unit is sturdier, has a better mechanism to hold the bike in place, and the drum is bigger. The resistance unit is the best that I have tried, including the 1upUSA and CycleOps Fluid 2; it simulated road feel perfectly. It is very smooth, quiet, and provides perfect resistance. A 53 x 17 on the road feels just like a 53 x 17 on the trainer; this has always been area of strength for the Performance Fluid units. I have also tested the difference between the road and the trainer with a power meter, so I know this to be a fact. There are a couple of design flaws that you will need to fix to make Millenium Plus work perfect, though. The screws that hold the drum to the spring plate are too long, and will actually prevent the drum from rotating if tightened all the way. Make sure you put a few washers in place or use shorter screws. I would also oil the spring and make sure it is firmly bolted to the frame, as it started making some noise after about an hour of riding. These are minor issues, but until I figured out what the problems were, I almost took the trainer back for a refund. For this reason alone I must assign a value rating of 4, otherwise, everything else rates a 5. Look, I know there are a lot of other products in this price range, but trust me , this is a winner. Read my review of the 1upUSA before you waste your time. I have also heard that CycleOps has not worked out their design flaw, and their trainers still are prone to leak. I am not just tooting the horn of Performance here; I do think some of their other stuff is crap. I will certainly let you all know if I have any problems down the road.

1upUSA, CycleOps Fluid 2, Performance Travel Trac with HF500, and an old fan unit (don't remember the maker).

price, quiet, smooth

None yet, but if it breaks I will let everyone know. I have blown through a number of trainers so I am keeping my fingers crossed.

Just got it. So far so good. Plenty of resistance. Quiet. Just as good as the Cyclops fluid trainer, just less money. If it holds up, it is going to be perfect. No need to spend any more money. Well worth it. It is the best way to stay in shape during the winter months for those of us that don't have much time. Wake up early, watch the news and hammer it.

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Sturdy and stable. Quiet.

Not enough resistance, as of now, I ride the hardest gear and if I'm not on the trainer for at least 45 minutes, I'm not getting a decent workout. And over the past month, I've noticed the resistance unit is becoming noisier and noisier. It especially clatters quite a bit for the first few minutes, then seems to quiet down after it's warmed up. I think I've just worn out the unit after a few months. I have been training about 5 times a week this winter.

I bought a Performance Travel Trac 2000 off of someone on Ebay. The unit was in almost new condition. Training indoors is great during the winter time and I'm hoping to get out of the gate quick come this upcoming riding season.

Quiet, smooth, no problems.

Can rock and squeak a bit.

Very happy with it. Lots of use and still going strong.

Blackburn (broke alu cups), rollers.

The resistance unit is nice continuous, when it not spewing forth oil.

Unstable locking mechanism, I'm 165 lbs and always felt like it was going to fall apart.

Bought the Travel Trac 2000/AF500 unit Boughtin November of last yearand used it a little as possible (thanks to a warm winter). After ~20 rides the resistance unit shot black fluid across my carpet. Last Performance product I'll ever buy!

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Performance Inc. Recalls Bicycle Resistance Trainers Due to Puncture Hazard

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The following product safety recall was voluntarily conducted by the firm in cooperation with the CPSC. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.

Name of Product: 2007 and 2008 Performance Travel Trac Trainers

Units: About 3,000

Importer: Performance Inc., of Chapel Hill, N.C.

Hazard: The springs in the resistance trainers can unhook and become a projectile, posing a puncture hazard to users or bystanders.

Incidents/Injuries: Performance has received three reports of springs releasing from the bike trainers. No injuries have been reported.

Description: The recalled trainers are folding stands that lift and apply resistance to the rear wheel of a standard bike, converting the bike into a stationary trainer. There are three Travel Trac (TT) models included in the recall. The TT Inertial and TT I-Force Wireless use the same stand, with a looping black base and two red bike support arms. Along the right arm is Travel Trac printed in white. " Millennium " is printed along the left arm of the stand on a vertical white decal. TT Inertial and I-Force Wireless have black horizontal decals. The TT Millennium I-Force has a collapsible black stand with Travel Trac and I-Force vertical white decals and Inertial in small red letters. The item numbers are printed on the bottom of the last page of the owner's manual. The following models are included in the recall:

Sold at: Performance stores nationwide, and Performance's Web site and catalogs from October 2006 through March 2008 for between $330 and $400.

Manufactured in: Italy

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using these bicycle trainers and return the trainers to the local Performance store for a refund, repair or credit. Consumers also can return the trainers directly to Performance for a repair or refund.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Performance at (800) 727-2433 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the company's Web site at www.performanceinc.com or by e-mail at [email protected]

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You can learn about the history of Moscow with a trip to Red Square. Experience the area's fascinating museums and acclaimed theater scene.

• Moscow Kremlin

Visit the most iconic square in Russia, which is bordered by many of the city’s most famous landmarks.

• Bolshoi Theatre

A centerpiece of the Russian arts scene, this theater’s magnificent auditorium and top-tier productions will impress even the most jaded theatergoer.

• St. Basil's Cathedral

Think of Russia and you probably picture this iconic building, whose onion-shaped domes overlook the Moscow skyline.

• Lenin's Mausoleum

Mourners and curious visitors stream to the grave to see the embalmed Vladimir Lenin, the famous revolutionary and one-time leader of the Soviet Union.

• Arbat Street

You can learn about the history of Moscow with a visit to Arbat Street. Take in the acclaimed theater scene in this culturally rich area.

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South-Western Administrative Okrug

While you're in South-Western Administrative Okrug, take in top sights like Church of the Kazan Icon of the Mother of God in Uzkoye or Church of the Intercession of the Holy Virgin, and hop on the metro to see more the city at Konkovo Station or Yasenevo Station.

Tyoply Stan District

While you're in Tyoply Stan District, take in top sights like Troparevsky Forest Park and jump on the metro at Konkovo Station to see more of the city.

Southern Administrative Okrug

While you're in Southern Administrative Okrug, take in top sights like Tsaritsyno Palace or Tsaritsyno Museum Reserve, and hop on the metro to see more the city at Kantemirovskaya Station or Tsaritsyno Metro Station.

Konkovo District

While you're in Konkovo District, take in top sights like Bitsa Park and jump on the metro at Belyayevo Station to see more of the city.

Rumyantsevo

While Rumyantsevo might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Prince Plaza and Church of the Kazan Icon of the Mother of God in Uzkoye.

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Moskovskiy and surrounding area, you can visit Vnukovo Airport Public Museum of Battle and Labor Glory and State Memorial Museum of Bulat Okudzhava.

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• Other vacations you might like
• Moscow City
• Armoury Chamber
• State Historical Museum
• Moscow State University
• Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts
• State Tretyakov Gallery
• Cathedral of Christ the Savior
• Ministry of Foreign Affairs
• Victory Park
• New Tretyakov Gallery - Museum of Modern Art
• Minin and Pozharsky Monument
• Luzhniki Stadium
• Sparrow Hills
• Triumphal Arch
• Vnukovo Airport Public Museum of Battle and Labor Glory
• Multimedia Art Museum
• Russian White House
• Novodevichy Convent
• Cathedral of the Archangel
• Pushkin Square
• Kolomenskoye Historical and Architectural Museum and Reserve
• Battle of Borodino Panorama Museum

Other Hotels near Shcherbinka, Moscow

• South-Western Administrative Okrug Hotels
• Novomoskovsky Administrative Okrug Hotels
• Ostaf'yevo Hotels
• Butovo Hotels
• Yazva Hotels
• Voskresenskoe Hotels
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