Explore a World Heritage forest and cycle Gothic cobblestone streets.
While nearby cities like Paris and Amsterdam may get top-billing, Brussels is brimming with surprising, enticing activities for adventurous travelers. Visit the Belgian capital for the impressive art and budding food scene, not to mention UNESCO World Heritage hiking trails.
Here, what to see, eat, and do:
Where to stay
Made in Louise, which straddles the Ixelles and Saint Gilles neighborhoods, is a family-run, townhouse-style hotel with 48 suites. The vibe is upscale bed-and-breakfast with cozy yet elegant lodgings and an emphasis on guest experience.
Consider checking into Pillows Grand Hotel Place Rouppe. The newly-refurbished property is surrounded by neoclassical Belgian architecture and includes 43 rooms that marry classic and contemporary. Try signature dishes like salmon gravlax and Thai coconut soup at the onsite restaurant, The Living.