This felt like the peak of the Hague's reputation as a city of lush green spaces. Including the…read moreJapanese garden (which is only groomed and opened for four weeks, twice a year), three hours is an adequate amount of time to wander the grounds, and there's a smattering of benches around if sitting back in open grass doesn't appeal to you. It's a beautiful place to relax and decompress (and add to your daily step count). We didn't stop in at the cafe since its menu seemed limited, but plenty of regulars seemed happy to give them business. There were fewer water fountains than another park we visited, and no bathrooms.

Parc du Cinquantenaire is one if the most beautiful parks I have ever seen in my entire life. The…read moregrass seemed greener here, the people seemed happier, and it was such a beautiful afternoon when we walked through it I truly don't think I could have had a better afternoon in this beautiful city. When got dropped off at the corner of the property and headed towards the large archway with the flag of the European Union blowing in the wind for some pictures. Parc du Cinquantenaire is home to multiple museums as well including Autoworld, Royal Museum of the Armed Forces and Military History, and Art & History museum. This park is a special place. As someone who lives in a city like Las Vegas that doesn't really have a place like this to come to, it makes me extremely jealous. The people here seemed so happy to just be hanging out with friends and family with such beauty surrounding them it truly made me appreciate that just for a brief time, I was able to join them. If you find yourself reading this or come across this review when deciding if you should come to Parc du Cinquantenaire, just go and see the beauty for yourself.

This large 19th century park was built by King Leopold II in honor of the 50th anniversary of the…read moreBelgian Revolution. It houses gardens, museums, and a massive arch. There's often a waffle/ice cream truck selling treats by the east fountain.