Izskata ziņā – visnotaļ etnogrāfisks ciems, kam ir sādžas plānojums un Latgales novadam raksturīgās ēkas ar apdarinātiem logiem un ažūrām fasādēm. Slutišķu vecticībnieku mājā ir izveidots muzejs (Naujenes novadpētniecības muzeja filiāle), kurā var iepazīt vecticībnieku kultūrvidi un tradīcijas. No blakus esošā Daugavas ielejas krasta paveras viena no neparastākajām Latvijas kultūrainavām. Tiem, kam patīk doties garākos pārgājienos, var aizstaigāt līdz aptuveni kilometru tālajai Slutišku kraujai, no kuras paveras ne mazāk iespaidīgi skati. Vasara 2018.

Savdabīgs ciems abpus Minija upei, kur par galveno „ielu” kalpo pati upe. „Lietuvas Venēcija”.

Ja mērķis ir savākt pilnvērtīgu etnogrāfisko ciemu fotokolekciju, ir jāapskata Strazdi (no lietuviešu valodas strazdai tulkojumā nozīmē strazds), kas ir pavisam neliela apdzīvota vieta Balošas (Baluošas) ezera ziemeļu krastā. Strazdi pirmoreiz rakstos minēti 1783. g. un ciema nosaukums cēlies no kādas mežziņu dzimtas uzvārda.

Kopgalis atrodas Kuršu kāpu ziemeļdaļā iepretim Klaipēdas ostai. Te meklējami vairāki nozīmīgi un populāri Lietuvas un pat Baltijas mēroga tūrisma objekti. Kopgalis kopš seniem laikiem ir bijusi militāri un stratēģiski svarīga vieta, tādēļ 1866. g. prūšu militāristi šeit uzsāka vērienīga cietokšņa būvi, kura uzdevums bija Klaipēdas ostas aizsardzība. 2. pasaules kara laikā cietoksni uzspridzināja, bet 1979. g. uzsāka tā restaurāciju, izveidojot Baltijas valstīs vienīgo Jūras muzeju. Muzeja iespaidīgajā akvārijā ir apskatāmas Baltijas u.c. pasaules jūru un okeānu zivis, bet gar tā malām ir izvietota ekspozīcija. Apmeklētājus īpaši priecē graciozie dažādu sugu pingvīni un roņi to barošanas laikā. Vecajos Kopgaļa cietokšņa pulvera pagrabos ir izvietota Lietuvas kuģniecības tēmai veltīta ekspozīcija, bet uz bastioniem – seno ieroču kolekcija. Turpat atrodas Baltijas valstīs vienīgais Delfinārijs (no 1994. g.), kurš ir pazīstams ar delfīnu priekšnesumiem un reiterapijas kursiem. No Delfinārija gar Kuršu jomas krastu (lieliski Klaipēdas ostas skati!) var doties līdz Kuršu kāpu ziemeļu galam, kur atrodas mols – iecienīta makšķerēšanas vieta. Pretējā krastā ir redzama 1945. g. celtā 44 m augstā (pēc rekonstrukcijas 1953. g.) Klaipēdas bāka. Dienvidos no Jūras muzeja atrodas Kuršu kāpu nacionālā parka administrācija (Smiltynės gatve 11) un nacionālā parka apmeklētāju centrs, kurā apskatāms neliels Dabas muzejs. 100 m dienvidos no tā bijušā zvejniekciema vietā slejas etnogrāfiska zvejnieku sēta ar dzīvojamo un saimniecības ēkām, kā arī četrām oriģinālām zvejnieku laivām – no mazas zvejas laivas līdz pat lielajam kurēnam (burulaiva). Mazliet tālāk uz milzu podestiem ir novietoti trīs oriģinālie kuģi, ar kādiem jūrā zvejoja Padomju laikā. No Jūras muzeja ~ kilometru gara krasta promenāde aizved līdz Smiltīnei, kur kājāmgājēji un riteņbraucēji ar prāmi var pārcelties uz Klaipēdu. Autobraucējiem ir jādodas uz otru prāmi, kas atrodas 2 km dienvidos no Smiltīnes.

Saldus is mentioned in the historical documents already in 1253. Until the 13th century an ancient Cours castle Salden was located here, which is also represented in the coat of arms of the town. Around the 1341 Livonian Order built a castle near the Cours hill fort, where settlement formed. Its peak of development, like the other settlements of Courland, was during the reign of Duke Jacob 1642 – 1682. 1856 is mentioned as the year of the foundation of Saldus, when restoration of town perished during the Northern War begun. At the end of the World War II a big fights took place at the town, but town remained in German-occupied part of Latvian until the May 8, 1945. Modern Saldus attracts with its activities - town days, the music festival "Saldus Saule", as well as a variety of sightseeing objects, among which A/S 'Druvas Partika" can be mentioned, where you can watch how the ice cream is made and Saldus Food Factory, where you can taste the delicious candy "Gotina" and watch the production process.

Ancient legends say that ship sank in the sea near the old cemetery during a storm and during a worship service. The pastor and members of the congregation volunteered to use a rowboat to save the crew of the ship.  Some of the men were rescued, while others were washed ashore.  In honour of this tragic, but also happy solution, the captain called the place Feliksberga, or the Lucky Shore.  Later it became known as Pilsberga, and it was renamed Jūrkalne only in 1925.

Renda is a very old town, first mentioned in historical sources in 1230.  During the 13th century, Renda was one of the centres of the ancient Courlandian land of Vanema.  When Courland was split up in 1235, Renda was taken over by the German Order, and local residents were forcibly drafted into its military.  During the age of the Duchy of Courland (1562-1795), the region flourished despite wars, the bubonic plague and other problems, particularly during the rule of Duke Jacob (1642-1682).   During the 17th century, Renda became something of a manufacturing centre, churning out timber products, with local lime kilns, watermills, flax weaving facilities, a glass factory and a boiling house for saltpetre and soap.  Wine, perfumes and barrels were produced in Renda, as was cast iron for nails and many other things.  The court at the Jelgava Castle loved the sour wines from Renda.  All of this was destroyed during the Great Northern War (1700-1721).  During the 19th century, a chemicals factory was built on the site of the burned Renda castle, and nearby was one of the largest leather tanning plants in Kurzeme, along with a manufacturing facility for turpentine.  Cultural life began to develop in parallel to this.  Renda suffered much during the two world wars and the subsequent Soviet repressions.  The so-called Courelian Battalion of partisans went into the forests after the occupation to continue their struggle against the Soviet regime.  Renda today is a small and quiet village with the Lielrenda Estate, a local church, the “devil’s boat” at the Abava River, and the Īvande waterfalls.

1275 is considered as a year of foundation of Daugavpils. This is the time when the Master of Livonian Order Ernst von Ratceburgs built Dinaburg castle at the Naujene hill fort. It suffered several Lithuanian and Russian invasion until in 1577 the castle was destroyed by Russian troops under the command of Ivan the Terrible. After this event Dinaburg was restored 17 km further on the right bank of the river, where now the town of Daugavpils is located. From 1810-1833a new fortress was built. In 1826 started the building of what is now the historic centre of the town. During the World War I the major industrial companies with workers were evacuated to Russia. During first Latvian Republic, the cultural life in Daugavpils flourished. Most part of the town was destroyed during World War II – in the July of 1944. Nowadays the town is the second largest town in Latvia and is an important economical centre of Latgale historic region. Restoration of Daugavpils Fortress was launched recently; this project can be considered as a unique on the European scale.

A small settlement on the banks of the River Daugava, between Aizkraukle and Jaunjelgava. Skriveru region is associated with the life and work of popular Latvian author A. Upitis. Near Skriveri lies the oldest arboretum in Latvia. Its establishment in 1891 was started by the owner of Skriveru manor Maximilian von Siverss. In the park there are about 400 plant species, varieties and forms. One of the finest views of the Daugava will open from the so-called Krauklu Mountains – steep upper part of the right riverbank, which is an ancient hill fort.

Liela meža masīva vidū gleznainās Būkas (Būka) upes krastos starp kokiem ieslēpies teiksmainais Vaišnoriškes ciems. Šis ir viens no skaistākajiem nacionālā parka etnogrāfiskajiem ciemiem. Vaišnoriške kā apdzīvota vieta sākusi veidoties 1756. g., kad šeit sena vēsturiska ceļa malā darbojies krogs. Pirmā viensēta ciematā ir zināma no 1830. g. Šodien redzamā apbūve ir tapusi g.k. 20. gs. sākumā. Ciems ir palicis cilvēku atmiņās ar liepu medu, jo meža velšu vākšana un biškopība bija viena no galvenajām šejieniešu nodarbēm. Tagad ciemā ir piecas sētas. No Vaišnoriškes var uzsākt laivu braucienu pa seklo un dzidro Būku.