The 2014 Winter Games will take place February 7-23, 2014, in Sochi, Russia, and more than 75,000 people a day are expected to visit the sports venues in Olympic Park. Here are five reasons to visit the host city once all the crowds and prices have returned to normal.
1. Sochi is the biggest resort town on the "Russian Riviera," and has become known as the summer resort capital of Russia.
2. Atop Mt. Akhun, nearly 2,200 feet above sea level, stands a 100-foot-tall observation tower. Take in one-of-a-kind views of the city, the coastline, and beyond from this vantage point.
3. Sochi is home to the Western Caucasus, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, which remains largely untouched by humans and is home to a variety of geology, ecosystems, and species.
4. With a focus on water thanks to its beaches and mineral springs, Sochi is also home to Russia's largest aquarium (Sochi Discovery World Aquarium) and Russia's biggest dolphinarium (at Sochi Riviera Park).
5. Sochi will host the Russian Formula 1 Grand Prix from 2014 until (at least) 2020, and is one of the host cities for the 2018 FIFA World Cup.
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