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10 ways to spend an active afternoon in Brussels

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:

  1. Wander around the Grand Place and peer at the Manneken Pis.

  2. Take a tram to the Tram Museum. Adults €2.

  3. Stroll around Brussels Park, opposite the Royal Palace.

  4. Visit the European Parliament, which has audio-guided tours (for over 14 year-olds) at 10.00 on weekdays.

  5. Visit the Museum of Musical Instruments. Adults €5. For details of all museums see: www.brusselsmuseums.be.

  6. Take the kids to the Toy Museum.

  7. Tour Mini Europe, which has miniature models of Europe's most famous monuments. Adults €12.20. See: www.minieurope.com.

  8. Enjoy a beer at the Cantillon Brewery.

  9. Explore the National Botanical Gardens in Meise, 12 km north of Brussels. Adults €4. See: www.botanicgarden.be.

  10. Take a trip out of town to the Euro Space Center. Adults €11.
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