This post is by Danielle Smith, an agricultural communications student at the University of Arkansas.
Springtime is the perfect time to visit the romantic city of Bruges.
Located located in the northwest part of Belgium, Bruges is the largest city and the capital of the West Flanders province in the Flemish Region of Belgium.
A horse -drawn carriage ride offers great views of the city center’s beautiful architecture.
The historic city center of Bruges was named a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2000.
Visit the famous Choco-Story Museum to learn about the history of Belgium chocolate and have a tasty treat.
Did you know: Belgian chocolate is considered to be the gourmet standard by which all other chocolate confections are measured?
Walk-off your chocolate treat and admire more amazing architecture by strolling along the river.
For an even better view, admire these beautiful scenes by taking a boat tour down the river.
Water and beach lovers can stroll along the beach of the North Sea.
Beer has a long history in Belgium, dating back to the crusades. Both French and Flemish abbeys brewed and sold beer as a method to raise money. Beer was considered a more sanitary option that the drinking water of the time.
End your day by visiting the famous Bruges Beer Wall to enjoy one of hundreds of Belgium beers. There’s said to be 1,100 different bottles of beers at this display by the 2be Beer Wall bar.
Before you head home indulge in a famous Belgium waffle loaded with ice cream, chocolate, and fruit toppings.
I hope you enjoyed this Spring walk through Bruges, Belgium enough to visit yourself.
Have you ever been to Bruges? What was your favorite thing to see or eat or drink?
A native of Stilwell, Kansas, Danielle plans to return to the Kansas City area upon graduation.
Danielle is currently working as a social media intern with VentureTime Travel. When she isn’t working or in classes, Danielle enjoys traveling the world with her fiancée Will.
Learn more about Danielle here.
If you are planning a trip to Bruges, you may want to check out these books:
Historic Walking Guides Bruges
Frommer’s Brussels and Bruges Day By Day
And, consider watching this movie that showcases Bruges sites:
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