1. Relaxing in Citadel Park
2. Enjoying the works of the great Flemish Masters at the Museum of Fine Arts
3. Lunch at the Het Groot Vleeshuis for a taste of Ghent specialties
4. Climbing to the top of St. Bavo’s or the Gravensteen for amazing views of the city
5. Walking down the eclectic Graffiti Avenue
6. Walk back in time in the Patershol neighborhood
7. Tasting a flight of Gruut beers, brewed locally in Ghent
8. Admiring the many public squares of the city, most of which used to be execution sites
9. Walking around town and soaking up the atmosphere of a great university town
10. Admiring the amazing work of art van Eyck’s Adoration of the Mystic Lamb
11. Taking part in the massive Ghent music festival
12. Enjoying chocolate at the third-generation Van Hecke’s
13. Taking advantage of the many day trips easy to take from Ghent
14. Eating dinner at a canal-side restaurant
15. Ultra spicy Tierenteyn-Verlent mustard
16. Getting around town using the fantastic tram system
17. Discovering forgotten corners of the city hiding their own unique surprises
18. Learning about Ghent through the ages at the ultra-modern city museum, the STAM
19. Catching your breath with a coffee at Mokabon
20. Admiring the famous view of Ghent’s towers
21. Enjoy a meal overlooking St Baafskathedraal, at De Foyer
22. The strange but wonderful new city hall in Ghent
23. Cruising down the canals for a unique view of the city
24. Soaking up the history and tradition at St. Bavo’s Cathedral
25. Sampling the unusual chocolates at YUZU chocolatier
26. Finish your evening at the popular bar ‘t Velootje
27. Shopping along the Veldstraat
28. Staying at the perfectly located Ghent Marriott
29. Biking around town to see it like the locals do
30. Delicious sandwich made with Ganda Ham
31. Enjoying the grounds of the feudal Laarne Castle
32. Architecture and design aficionados will love visiting the Royal Dutch Theater
33. Enjoying the best waffles in town courtesy of the Max at Goudenleeuwplein
34. Walking across the picturesque St. Michael’s Bridge
35. Going upscale at the posh Sunday flower market
36. Going back in time at the Gravensteen Castle
37. People watching with a great Belgian beer
38. Hire a guide to get the best look at the history and culture of Ghent
39. An after dinner jenever shot
40. Did I mention the chocolate?
41. Marveling at the innovation on display at the Design Museum
42. Going on a food walking tour of the city for insider’s tips on the best places to eat