Belgium's Best Cities and Nature
Explore the ins and outs of this amazing country on this all around trip, which takes you through some of the best cities and towns in Belgium.
In this trip
Night Life
Culture
Great Food
Historic Places
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Trip itinerary
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Brussels, Belgium
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Genk, Belgium
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St. Hubert, Belgium
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Namur, Belgium
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Antwerp, Belgium
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Things to do in and around Brussels
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Belgium's capital is the seat of the EU and boasts a metropolitan cultural diversity, many historic curiosities, and great museums.
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Children will love this museum with over 160 displays of toys, and adults will enjoy the nostalgia of seeing toys from their past.
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A wonderful square in the heart of the city, surrounded on all sides by historic buildings, including the Town Hall and a city museum.
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A large indoor playground that offers a variety of activities for children of all ages, and a restaurant where parents can relax.
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Home to Europe’s largest exhibit of dinosaurs, this museum also excels in its presentation of evolution, minerals, and marine life.
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One of Belgium's oldest Renaissance castles, Rumbeke Casle is enveloped in interesting history and legend.
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A privately owned botanic garden and zoo, featuring several excellent themed exhibits of unique animals from all over the world.
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Children Museum, Brussels
An interactive museum with a wide range of activities, whose philosophy is that children learn through "doing" not "watching."
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Built in the 19C, this complex of greenhouses are built from alluring glass and iron architecture and house stunning flora.
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Get pleasantly lost in this fabulous historic center that takes you along cobbled streets to museums, homes, and historic sites.
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Built for the 1910 Universal Exposition, this area was revitalized to what today is a lovely district of museums and amazing city views.
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Ghent is alive with activity day and night, with a large port, major university, and history that goes back at least 1,500 years.
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Open in both rain and sunshine, this indoor water park features a variety of rides for both adults and children.
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Learn all about the planets and the stars at this wonderful planetarium, where visitors explore space through images and movies.
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A must-see for all chocolate lovers, this museum explains the history, development, and production of chocolate.
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Built for the 1958 Universal Exhibit, this 335-ft-tall iron crystal molecule is an astounding building to explore.
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Whether shopping for antiques or stepping out among the locals, this atmospheric square is an exciting area to explore.
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Known as the "Venice of the North," Bruges boasts superb Flemish art, scenic canals, and a prosperous past.
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As a river port, Liege has prospered economically and culturally, which is evident in its many architectural and historical sites.
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Art and history are exhibited through all media in this museum. Its thousands of artifacts span multiple centuries and countries.
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With art and activities for children of all ages, this wonderful center will be enjoyable for the whole family.
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Formerly royal hunting grounds, this 32-acre park features cultural venues, ponds, and sculptures, making it a favorite in Brussels.
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Music lovers will be overwhelmed by more than 7,000 instruments, each of which can be heard via a recording.
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A large and beautiful zoo and botanical garden, home to several amazing species including an underwater exhibit.
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Enjoy a day at the farm and learn all about raising goats and the uses of goats' milk at this exciting and interactive farm.
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Housed in an old Art Nouveau warehouse, this museum begins with the invention of the comic strip and covers everything up to today.
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See all of Europe in one place! This remarkable park has scale models of everything from an erupting Vesuvius to the Acropolis.
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A vintage car museum which features a collection of European and American cars dating from the early 19C through the 1970s.
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Built in 1961, this excellent amusement park features over 50 attractions for both adults and children.
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Spanning over 11,000 ha of land, this large protected park boats a collection of over 250 plant species and great hiking trails.
Belgium, Brussels-Capital region
4 nightsWed. May 13 - Sun. May 17
Belgium's capital is the seat of the EU and boasts a metropolitan cultural diversity, many historic curiosities, and great museums.
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Things to do in and around Genk
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Dating to at least the 10C, Genk has long been a town of natural beauty and culture, despite its history as an industrial center.
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Enjoy this atmospheric historic center, with delicious cafes, friendly locals, and beautiful vistas.
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Explore space through this incredible cosmodrome, where visitors become explorers of the stars and planets.
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Experience local life 100 years ago at this excellent open air museum, and learn all about the crafts and trades of the time.
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Feel like time is standing still in this beautiful old quarter, full of well preserved old buildings and elegant houses.
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One of Belgium's oldest Renaissance castles, Rumbeke Casle is enveloped in interesting history and legend.
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As a river port, Liege has prospered economically and culturally, which is evident in its many architectural and historical sites.
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Open in both rain and sunshine, this indoor water park features a variety of rides for both adults and children.
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Enjoy a day at the farm and learn all about raising goats and the uses of goats' milk at this exciting and interactive farm.
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Built in 1961, this excellent amusement park features over 50 attractions for both adults and children.
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An educational park in a forest where children can learn and play. Its most popular attraction is it's treetop footbridge.
2 nightsSun. May 17 - Tue. May 19
Dating to at least the 10C, Genk has long been a town of natural beauty and culture, despite its history as an industrial center.
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Things to do in and around St. Hubert
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St. Hubert has been a pilgrims' destination since the Middle Ages. It is an inviting town and perfect base for nature day trips.
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Stroll through this historic center, noting its several monuments among its charming cottages.
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Focused on Wallonian rural life, this mile-long path visits reconstructed shops, cottages, a school, and more.
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Located in the ironmaster's house, this museum displays how iron was made in the 18C-19C, with original tools and even a blast furnace.
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With a foundation dating to the 7C, this Gothic basilica is a gem of the region. Its interior is awe-inspiring.
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One of Belgium's oldest Renaissance castles, Rumbeke Casle is enveloped in interesting history and legend.
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Enjoy a day at the farm and learn all about raising goats and the uses of goats' milk at this exciting and interactive farm.
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Feel like time is standing still in this beautiful old quarter, full of well preserved old buildings and elegant houses.
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An educational park in a forest where children can learn and play. Its most popular attraction is it's treetop footbridge.
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Open in both rain and sunshine, this indoor water park features a variety of rides for both adults and children.
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As a river port, Liege has prospered economically and culturally, which is evident in its many architectural and historical sites.
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Spanning over 11,000 ha of land, this large protected park boats a collection of over 250 plant species and great hiking trails.
2 nightsTue. May 19 - Thu. May 21
St. Hubert has been a pilgrims' destination since the Middle Ages. It is an inviting town and perfect base for nature day trips.
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Things to do in and around Namur
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Visiting Namur offers a rich experience due to its history, landmarks, commerce, political influence, and university.
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Explore this historic center full of landmarks, exceptional architecture, and great cafes.
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The 18C water gardens that surround the castle are captivating. French, Italian, and English styles elegantly overlap.
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One of the oldest rivers on earth, the Meuse meets the Sambre River in Namur. A boat ride offers a different view of the city.
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Visible from throughout Namur and its surroundings, this 17C fortress offers numerous activities, from its museum to a cave tour.
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One of Belgium's oldest Renaissance castles, Rumbeke Casle is enveloped in interesting history and legend.
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A privately owned botanic garden and zoo, featuring several excellent themed exhibits of unique animals from all over the world.
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This Louis XV style abbey-turned-townhouse is the perfect home for this exceptional collection of 17C decorative arts.
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Housed in a 16C meat market, this museum features a comprehensive collection of regional artifacts going back to the 1C.
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Located in a 17C building at the St. Aubin convent, this museum holds numerous priceless 11C-19C artifacts.
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Located in the city of his birth, this museum honors Rops' talents in painting, drawing, and etching of unique themes and styles.
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Enjoy a day at the farm and learn all about raising goats and the uses of goats' milk at this exciting and interactive farm.
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Open in both rain and sunshine, this indoor water park features a variety of rides for both adults and children.
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Southwest of Namur, this 19C neo-Gothic abbey was designed by famed Bethune. It is home to an art school and cheese and beer production.
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Spanning the Middle Ages to the Renaissance, this museum's collection includes artwork in gold, silver, stone, wood, and glass.
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Tresor du Prieure d'Oignies, Namur
The collection of relics created by the 13C goldsmith Friar Hugo is the focus of this treasury. The Mosan work is exquisite.
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A Baroque gem, this 17C church prides itself on its sandstone vaulting, painted wood altar, and decorated confessionals.
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As a river port, Liege has prospered economically and culturally, which is evident in its many architectural and historical sites.
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An educational park in a forest where children can learn and play. Its most popular attraction is it's treetop footbridge.
2 nightsThu. May 21 - Sat. May 23
Visiting Namur offers a rich experience due to its history, landmarks, commerce, political influence, and university.
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Things to do in and around Antwerp
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Steeped in history, Antwerp is highly cosmopolitan yet youthful while remaining one of the largest port cities in the world.
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As home to thousands of marine creatures, the settings in this aquarium are based on the animals' natural habitats.
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Founded in 1843, this massive 25 acre zoo is home to numerous animal species, and is known for its Art Nouveau style.
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As Antwerp's oldest building, this 9C fortress also served as a prison for more than 500 years. Make sure to visit its shipping museum.
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Explore this historic center, admiring its monuments, architecture, and charm, and enjoying cafes and shops.
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One of Belgium's oldest Renaissance castles, Rumbeke Casle is enveloped in interesting history and legend.
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Ghent is alive with activity day and night, with a large port, major university, and history that goes back at least 1,500 years.
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Housed in a fun brick building, this museum offers a compelling look at Antwerp's history as a port city and diverse cultural gem.
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Take a lovely walk through this neighborhood while admiring the beautiful and unique 19C homes representing the best of Art Nouveau.
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The museum's castle lures you in with its grandeur. Inside are collections of silver, jewelry, religious objects, and more.
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Considered a cathedral of train stations, this Baroque building features an iconic cupola that establishes it as a major landmark.
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Open in both rain and sunshine, this indoor water park features a variety of rides for both adults and children.
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As a river port, Liege has prospered economically and culturally, which is evident in its many architectural and historical sites.
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Spread across 30 acres, this park includes hundreds of sculptures from a variety of artists whose works range from 1870 to today.
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Dedicated to the history of photography, this excellent museum covers everything from photojournalism, to Avant-Garde.
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Driven by temporary exhibits, this museum is always fresh and unique. Textile production and cutting-edge style are core themes.
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Commanding the square, the 16C Renaissance hall boasts Leys' frescos. The doors on the first floor used to open into shops.
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A privately owned botanic garden and zoo, featuring several excellent themed exhibits of unique animals from all over the world.
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Known as the "Venice of the North," Bruges boasts superb Flemish art, scenic canals, and a prosperous past.
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Explore every inch of Rubens' long-time home including his studio, paintings, collections, the family rooms, courtyard, and more.
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The collections here are unique in focus, including illuminated manuscripts, ivory works, and Bruegel the Elder's "Mad Meg."
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Built in 1961, this excellent amusement park features over 50 attractions for both adults and children.
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Located on the Dijle River, Mechlin offers a full plate of rich history, artistry, craftsmanship, and both natural and urban beauty.
3 nightsSat. May 23 - Tue. May 26
Steeped in history, Antwerp is highly cosmopolitan yet youthful while remaining one of the largest port cities in the world.
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia