In the land of chocolate and Smurfs--what's not for children to love? Belgium is a great family destination where kids, big and little, can enjoy museums, festivals, castles, theme parks, gardens, beaches, and much more while learning about Belgium and Europe in a nutshell. The Smurfs--Tintin, Snowy, and Marsupilami are all animated characters that have sprouted from the imagination of Belgian cartoonists (Belgians tend to remain children at heart even as adults). Visit a castle as a leader of the crusades or get lost in a garden maze. Explore the most spectacular caves in Han and discover the ancient torture room of the medieval castle of Ghent.