7-Day Belgium road trip from Brussels to Charleroi and Mons

Brussels has many popular destinations you can explore. You could visit attractions like the incredible Brussels Park. This attraction is an urban park and has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 19,075 visitors.

Your stay promises to be a delightful continuation of your exploration, providing comfort and tranquility to recharge for the adventures that lie ahead.

When you’re ready for dinner, we recommend you try one of the best restaurants in the city of Brussels, Fin de Siècle. The restaurant is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 5,891 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Brussels is Le Bistro - Porte de Hal. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 3,790 customers.

Locals recommend The Lobster House as one of the best restaurants in the city of Brussels. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,528 customers.

Brussels also has several great bars that will fit all travel budgets. One of the best bars in the city of Brussels is Delirium Café. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 18,478 customers.

Another of the best bars in the city of Brussels is À La Mort Subite. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 4,691 customers.

Locals also enjoy Poechenellekelder. This bar has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,331 customers.

Enjoy toasting the start of your 7-day vacation in Belgium!

You still have 3 nights left in Brussels.

One of the best travel destinations you can make time for at the start of this day is Atomium. This incredible attraction is a history museum and has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 89,664 visitors.

Josaphat Park is another popular attraction you'll visit. This spectacular attraction is rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 6,678 visitors.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit is St Michael and St Gudula Cathedral, Brussels. This amazing attraction is a church and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 18,728 visitors.

Beyond the above-mentioned attractions, you also have the opportunity to visit the outstanding Royal Gallery of Saint Hubert. This shopping mall and place of interest is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 38,005 visitors.

If you’re keen to explore even more, then consider a visit to the fantastic Grand-Place. This square is a popular attraction with an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 149,732 visitors.

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When you’re done exploring for the day, you’ll drive to your accommodation in the city of Brussels.

We recommend eating at one of the best restaurants in the city of Brussels, like Café Walvis. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,654 customers.

Pasta Divina is another of the best restaurant options in the city of Brussels. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,190 customers.

Locals enjoy Le Cirio, one of the most popular restaurants in the city of Brussels. The restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 2,548 customers.

After dinner, visit one of the best bars in the city of Brussels, Monk. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 2,758 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar that locals recommend, like La Porte Noire. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,483 customers.

Bar Des Amis is another of the best bars in the city of Brussels. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,677 customers.

Raise your glass and relax after another big day of your road trip adventure through Belgium!

You still have 2 nights left in Brussels.

One of the best travel destinations you can make time for at the start of this day is Bois de la Cambre - Ter Kamerenbos. This incredible attraction is an urban park and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 12,757 visitors.

Museum for Natural Sciences of Belgium is another popular attraction you'll visit. This spectacular attraction is rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 12,046 visitors. Museum for Natural Sciences of Belgium attracts about 26,239 travelers annually.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit is Leopold Park. This amazing attraction is a park and is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 5,628 visitors.

Beyond the above-mentioned attractions, you also have the opportunity to visit the outstanding Cinquantenaire. This urban park and place of interest is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 34,980 visitors.

If you’re keen to explore even more, then consider a visit to the fantastic Autoworld Brussels. This automobile museum is a popular attraction with an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 9,668 visitors.

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When you’re done exploring for the day, you’ll drive to your accommodation in the city of Brussels.

We recommend eating at one of the best restaurants in the city of Brussels, like Le Marmiton. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,876 customers.

The Blue Restaurant is another of the best restaurant options in the city of Brussels. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,345 customers.

Locals enjoy Le Pêcheur, one of the most popular restaurants in the city of Brussels. The restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 852 customers.

After dinner, visit one of the best bars in the city of Brussels, Brussels Beer Project // Dansaert Brewery. This bar is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,046 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar that locals recommend, like Barbeton. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,044 customers.

Little Delirium is another of the best bars in the city of Brussels. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 648 customers.

Raise your glass and relax after another big day of your road trip adventure through Belgium!

Day 4 of your road trip through Belgium gives you the opportunity to experience two places in one day. You will stay in Charleroi for 1 night. Have a hearty breakfast and get excited for a wonderful day ahead!

One of the best places to visit today in Arrondissement of Dinant is the amazing Citadelle de Dinant. This attraction is a must-see tourist destination that is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 16,744 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible park, Les Jardins d’Annevoie. With an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 3,044 visitors, this attraction is one of the top sights in the area.

Another unforgettable travel destination in the Arrondissement of Dinant is the outstanding Maredsous Abbey. This popular benedictine abbey and travel destination has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 7,525 visitors.

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At the end of the day, you will drive to the city of Charleroi, where you will access the best hotels and places to stay.

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try Barabouf, one of the best restaurants in the city of Charleroi. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 578 customers.

Locals also recommend L'Atelier de La Manufacture Urbaine as one of the best restaurants in the city of Charleroi. L'Atelier de La Manufacture Urbaine is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,422 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Charleroi is The Huggy's Bar Charleroi. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,029 customers.

After dinner, visit Nirvana Bar, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Charleroi. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,096 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Spawn Bar Charleroi. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 844 customers.

Alternatively, Cafe Le Luxembourg is one of the best bars that locals recommend in the city of Charleroi. This bar is rated an average of 4 out of 5 stars by 923 customers.

Raise your glass in celebration of your incredible road trip adventure through Belgium!

Rise and shine on day 5 of your road trip in Belgium. Today, you'll wake up in Charleroi and embark on a scenic drive to Mons, where you'll stay at one of the best hotels for 1 night. Seize the opportunity to explore spectacular attractions in Charleroi and Nivelles before you reach your end destination for the day.

It’s hard not to feel excited about visiting attractions in a destination as lovely as Charleroi. When you’re eager to explore the city and nearby areas, we recommend visiting some local favorites, such as the wonderful Bois du Cazier. This attraction is a coal mine that has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 2,330 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible AIRSPACE Indoor Skydiving. This attraction, a beloved best-rated sightseeing destination, has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 1,331 visitors.

If you have time, another site you could explore in Charleroi is the stunning Museum of Photography in Charleroi. This museum and travel destination has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,208 visitors. Approximately 60,000 travelers come to Charleroi every year to see this fascinating attraction.

One of the most popular attractions you can visit is the remarkable Provincial domain of Hélécine. This attraction is a top-tier point of interest that has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 5,583 visitors.

If you want to explore more, visit the incredible Rêves Woods. This park and attraction has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 3,733 reviews.

Another site you could visit today is the top-rated Villers Abbey. This abbey and travel destination is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 5,131 visitors.

When you're done with your sightseeing in Nivelles, it's time to continue your drive to the city of Mons. When you arrive in Mons you’ll check in at one of the best hotels in the area.

We recommend you end the day with a dinner at a popular restaurant near your accommodation, like Moma Coffee. This restaurant offers various delicious and comforting meals and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 506 customers.

Locals also recommend Black & White Burger Mons, another of the best restaurants in Mons. Black & White Burger Mons is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,140 customers.

If you feel like having something else, check out the menu at Boule de Bleu. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,001 customers and is a great place to enjoy a lovely meal.

After dinner, visit Citizen Fox to enjoy a couple of drinks and relax. This bar is one of the best in Mons, with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,205 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Life is Belgian. This bar is a great spot to meet new friends and celebrate your vacation. Life is Belgian has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 509 customers.

O'pub is another bar locals often recommend. This bar offers a great variety of snacks and drinks and is rated an average of 4.1 out of 5 stars by 1,031 customers.

End your day by raising your glass in celebration of your incredible road trip adventure in Belgium, and look forward to more great days to come!

Rise and shine on day 6 of your road trip in Belgium. Today, you'll wake up in Mons and embark on a scenic drive to Brussels, where you'll stay at one of the best hotels for 1 night. Seize the opportunity to explore spectacular attractions in Mons and Ypres before you reach your end destination for the day.

It’s hard not to feel excited about visiting attractions in a destination as lovely as Mons. When you’re eager to explore the city and nearby areas, we recommend visiting some local favorites, such as the wonderful Saint Waltrude Collegiate Church. This attraction is a collegiate church that has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 1,662 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible Parc du Waux-Hall. This attraction, a beloved park, has an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars from 2,058 visitors.

If you have time, another site you could explore in Mons is the stunning Beaux-Arts Mons. This museum and travel destination has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,408 visitors.

One of the most popular attractions you can visit is the remarkable Menin Gate. This attraction is a war memorial that has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 13,173 visitors.

When you're done with your sightseeing in Ypres, it's time to continue your drive to the city of Brussels. When you arrive in Brussels you’ll check in at one of the best hotels in the area.

After dinner, visit Churchill's to enjoy a couple of drinks and relax. This bar is one of the best in Brussels, with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 688 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like BrewDog Brussels. This bar is a great spot to meet new friends and celebrate your vacation. BrewDog Brussels has an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars by 3,971 customers.

O'reilly's Irish Pub Brussels is another bar locals often recommend. This bar offers a great variety of snacks and drinks and is rated an average of 4.1 out of 5 stars by 3,657 customers.

End your day by raising your glass in celebration of your incredible road trip adventure in Belgium, and look forward to more great days to come!

Day 7 of your road trip in Belgium is your departure day. This is your chance to catch one last glimpse of Brussels before saying goodbye to this wonderful destination. When you have time to explore the area before you make your way home, we recommend visiting some of the following attractions.

Mont des Arts - Kunstberg is an extraordinary attraction you could visit to enjoy your last day in Brussels. This square and popular site of interest has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 14,523 visitors.

Take a stroll along the main shopping streets of Brussels and find some souvenirs to remind you of your road trip in Belgium.

You’ll then say farewell to Brussels. We wish you a pleasant journey home, with many wonderful memories of your unforgettable vacation in Belgium!