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Bruges (chocolate, lace and Trappist) ★ 4.5

Bruges sits 90 minutes west of Antwerp by train. The medieval centre is a UNESCO site; chocolate shops and Trappist bars cluster around the Markt.

Lier (bakeries and Lierse vlaaike) ★ 4.0

Lier sits 15 minutes east of Antwerp by train. The town's Lierse vlaaike spice-and-honey tart is a regional speciality; beer cafes ring the Begijnhof.

Brussels (moules-frites and lambic) ★ 4.7

Brussels sits 45 minutes south of Antwerp by InterCity. Brasserie Cantillon for lambic in Anderlecht; Maison Antoine on Place Jourdan for frites.

Hoogstraten (strawberries) ★ 4.1

Hoogstraten sits 45 minutes north of Antwerp by car. The town is Belgium's strawberry capital; growers stalls run from May into October. Booking recommended.

Mechelen (white asparagus) ★ 4.4

Mechelen sits 20 minutes south of Antwerp by train. The town is known for white asparagus in April to June and the Mechelse koekoek heritage chicken breed.

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