It is easy to explore Brussels
on foot, or by bus, tram or underground train. See: www.stib.be (in
Flemish and French).
A Brussels Card gives unlimited
use of public transport, plus free entry to many museums and attractions.
For details see: www.brusselsmuseums.be.
For detailed information about Brussels see:
www.brusselstourism.com and www.visitbelgium.com.
Here are 10 ways to spend an active afternoon
in Brussels:
- Wander around the Grand Place and peer at the Manneken
Pis.
- Take a tram to the Tram
Museum. Adults €2.
- Stroll around Brussels Park, opposite the Royal
Palace.
- Visit the European
Parliament, which has audio-guided tours (for over 14 year-olds)
at 10.00 on weekdays.
- Visit
the Museum of Musical Instruments. Adults €5. For details
of all museums see: www.brusselsmuseums.be.
- Take the kids
to the Toy Museum.
- Tour
Mini Europe,
which has miniature models of Europe's most famous monuments. Adults €12.20.
See: www.minieurope.com.
- Enjoy a beer at the Cantillon
Brewery.
- Explore the National Botanical Gardens in
Meise, 12 km north of Brussels. Adults €4. See: www.botanicgarden.be.
- Take a trip out of town to the Euro
Space Center. Adults €11.
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