What to do in Brussels for a weekend?
 

I will be going to Brussels for business, but have two friends coming to visit for a weekend. What are the very best things to do in and around Brussels? Also - would it be wise to rent a car there? Your help is greatly appreciated! Thanks!

The most memorable thing to do would be to take a train to Brugge for a daytrip. The one-way travel time is less than an hour and it is one of the best-preserved medieval cities of western Europe, complete with lots of canals and cathedrals. Brugge also has one of the few Michelangelo sculptures outside of Italy. A daytrip to Ghent or Antwerp would also be rewarding. <BR> <BR>In Brussels, the major attraction is the Grand Place- whatever else you do, don't miss the Grand Place. There are, however, many other places within the old town that are worth exploring. I thought that the Atomium was a lot of fun, but it definitely isn't for the culturally snobbish. <BR> <BR>If you will only be traveling within Belgium and don't plan to get off the beaten path, you won't need a car. The trains are very easy to use.

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Take it from me, get on a Train and spend the weekend in Bruges. It's a beautiful little town with tons of character, charm and great food !!

Thanks for the responses, looks like we'll be adding Brugges to our itinerary! <BR> <BR>P.S. Poop - that's really cute. Grow up.