Things to do in  Eindhoven

One of Belgium’s top outlet shopping destinations, Maasmechelen Village is home to over 100 boutiques and restaurants, with designer duds trading at 30 to 60% off list price. Individual buildings mimic local architectural styles, creating a characterful open-air feel that’s miles away from the traditional covered mall.

Artist Vincent van Gogh spent two years living in Nuenen—often called Van Gogh Village—and today this Dutch town serves as an open-air museum in his honor. The local Vincentre hosts a multimedia exhibition documenting Van Gogh’s time in Nuenen, and a cycling route connects a number of locations linked to the artist's years there.