The best way to see Bruges is to take a boat trip or carriage ride

The first place I take a visitor from out of town is to the city center. The historic centre of Bruges is a UNESCO World Heritage site.

When I crave Bruges cuisine, I turn to Cafedraal.

To escape work I go to the city parks.

For complete quiet, I can hide away at the wind mills and the Beguinage.

If you come to Bruges, get your picture taken at Rozenhoedkaai.

If you have to order one thing off the menu at Restaurant Den Dyver, get the menu paired with beer.

Bruges is my one stop shop for chocolates, lace and tapestries.

When I’m feeling cash-strapped, I go to French fries stalls in front of the Belfry.

For a huge splurge, I go to De Karmeliet or Patrick Devos.

The entire town of Bruges is a photo opportunity. Here is Nancy D. Brown with the Belfry in the background.

Photo ops in Bruges include Rozenhoedkaai or on top of the Belfry.

The best vantage points are taken by walking to the top of the Belfry or Concertgebouw.

The most random thing about Bruges is the Holy Blood Procession. While the name of the annual event is not catchy, the procession, held in May is amazing to watch. Check out my YouTube video of the Holy Blood Procession for parade highlights.

In Bruges, an active day outdoors involves walking or hiking or biking.

My favorite walking route is the route along the canal to Damme.

Bruges best museum is De Groeningemuseum.

For a night of dancing, go to another city!

The Market Square is the spot for late night dining.

To find out what’s going on a night or on weekends, read Exit.

In the spring you should visit the Beguinage, the inner square is filled with flowers.

In the summer you should walk and bicycle in and around Bruges.

In the winter you should go to the ice skating rink on the market square and the Christmas market.

De Groeningemuseum is considered the best museum in Bruges, Belgium

A hidden gem in Bruges is Gouden Handrei, the unknown canal.

For a great breakfast treat or espresso, go to the Dagelijks Brood.

Just outside of Bruges you can visit Damme.

The best way to see Bruges is to walk, take a boat trip on the canals or ride in a horse drawn carriage.

If you have kids, you won’t want to miss boat trips on the canals or Boudewijn Sea Park.

What are your favorite places in Bruges?

Thanks to Liliane Opsomer  and Visit Flanders for assistance with this post.

Photos and YouTube video by Nancy D. Brown

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