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Lovely town and surrounding area, lots to do if you enjoy the history of WWII. There are also, for the Nature lovers, many walks and caves within driving distance from Bastogne. Let’s not forgot about the Frites, beer, chocolate and of course the Ardennes Hams!

The town has alot of history with plenty museums run by friendly staff and well maintained memorials. But you need more than a day to see everything, also there's no direct bus or train from Brussels to Bastogne so public transport takes longer than expected. That said if you're interested in history it'll be well worth planning a weekend or so here.

If you loved the Band of Brothers series you’ll love visiting Bastogne. The Bastogne war museum and bois jacques are an essential visit. Le Nuts restaurant in Bastogne square whilst small is full of memorabilia but only takes cash. People very friendly

If you are at all interested in WW2 history (especially American involvement) Bastogne should be at the top of your must visit list. This area had a huge involvement in 1944/45 and is famous for American General Anthony McAuliffe giving the single word reply "Nuts" when being told by the German commander to "surrender as you are surrounded and your situation is hopeless" The town square named after him has an American style bar called Le Nuts in memory of this great man. The American Third Army led by General George S Patton led the relief of Bastogne and has a monument dedicated to him there in recognition. This is a great town to visit and the local people are very friendly and welcoming. There are many bars and restaurants and Belgian beer and food is great.

The WW2 museums are fantastic, and are highly recommended. The 101st Airborne Museum, which is a 2 minute walk from the main square (General Mc Auliffe square), is extremely interesting. The life-size mannequins are just too real though!. The 101st Barracks is about a 45 minute walk from the centre, and well worth a visit. As is the Mardasson Memorial and Museum, the Bois Jacques Woods, and whilst you're in that area, a visit to the German war cemetery at Recogne should be taken in too. Bastogne is a good base to visit other WW2 museums, such as the one at La Gleize. If time permits the visitor, I would also strongly advise a visit to the small town of Wereth where there is a memorial to the 11 soldiers of the 333rd Field Artillery Battalion, an all-African-American unit, who were massacred during the Battle of the Bulge. Do your research prior to a visit to Bastogne, and plan your activities, you won't be disappointed.

Obviously there's a lot of historic value to Bastogne but this mainly can be found just out of the town itself. 'Downtown' is not really interesting and the WW2 legacy is being commercialised in an almost offensive way - but okay. The War Museum is quite interesting and the audio guide is very well done. Although the entrance fee of 22 Euros per person is really steep!!