The 15 Best Things to do in Brussels, Belgium

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Art aficionados, beer drinkers, comic book fans, and lovers of chocolate, moules-frites, and Belgian fries will find themselves right at home in the elegant and exciting Belgian capital.

With so many things to see, do, and eat, you might not know where to begin. So we’ve compiled our list of the absolute best things to do in Brussels for you.

This is the historic center of the city’s Old Town, and you’ll love strolling through centuries of history and culture as you take in the sights, sounds, and attractions!

Explore centuries of history and culture at Grand Place

There’s no shortage of unique Brussels sightseeing attractions to visit, but one of the most popular is Manneken Pis, a tiny statue that’s somehow become one of the city’s most-visited spots.

Search for the famed ‘Manneken Pis’ statue

If you love an excellent beer, you chose the right country for vacation because the bars and breweries of Brussels are overflowing with quality beverages.

Sample Belgian beers in Brussels

The number one tourist attraction in Brussels isn’t an art gallery, a museum, or even a Belgian craft brewery; it’s a strangely futuristic building that was built for the 1958 Brussels World’s Fair.

Explore the futuristic Atomium

A visit to the fascinating Parlamentarium is one of the best things to do in Brussels. Because if you know even a little about European politics, you might know that Brussels is home to the European Parliament.

Learn about the European Union at the Parlamentarium

Head to Laeken in the north of Brussels, and you can visit one of the city’s quirkiest attractions. Mini-Europe offers visitors the chance to explore Europe in miniature, with a vast park dedicated to miniature versions of European landmarks.

Explore Europe in miniature at Mini-Europe

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