The Atomium is a 102 meter (335 feet) high monument designed by André Waterkeyn for the 1958 Brussels World’s Fair. It is the only structure from the 1958 Expo that remains standing today. Composed of nine steel spheres, the monument represents a unit cell of an iron crystal if it was magnified 165 billion times. Each sphere is approximately 18 meters (59 feet) in diameter. The tubes connecting the nine spheres contain escalators that carry visitors to various exhibit halls and spaces. The design was meant to signify the science era of the time in a modern manner and also to send a message about using science for peaceful purposes, not violent ones. Originally designed to only stand for six months, it became a symbol of not only the World’s Fair but also of the Brussels and modern architecture. The structure underwent a renovation in 2004 to overhaul the monument’s steel frame and to replace the triangular aluminum sheets on the spheres with stainless steel. The old sheets where cut up and sold as a fundraising effort for the monument. This is one of the most-visited attractions in Brussels. The restaurant on the top sphere provides some nice city views and photo opportunities.

Mini-Europe is a park located in Bruparck at the foot of the Atomium in Brussels, Belgium. Mini-Europe has the reproductions of the most attractive monuments in the European Union on show, at a scale of 1:25. Roughly 80 cities and 350 buildings are represented. The park is renowned for the quality of its models, some of which cost as much as €350,000 to make (the Brussels Grand-Place). The park contains numerous live action models (train, mills, eruption of Mount Vesuvius, Airbus, cable cars, etc. A guide gives the details on all the monuments. At the end of the visit, the “Spirit of Europe” exhibition gives an interactive overview of the European Union in the form of multimedia games. The park is built on an area of 24,000 m². The initial investment was of €10 million in 1989, on its inauguration by Prince Philip of Belgium.

The Planetarium is part of the Royal Observatory of Belgium and is one of Europe’s largest Planetariums. It provides a location for discovering the mysteries and beauty of the stars and sky. A dome-shaped screen plays a sky show which educates visitors on the solar system and constellations. Shows are available in Dutch, French and English and the theater seats up to 350 people. The domed screen measures 23 meters (73 feet) across, is quite a sight to behold. Additional hands-on displays are provided at the Planetarium to promote interaction and engaging education about all things astronomical. This is a family-friendly venue that is open every day except Saturday.

Heysel's carousel offers a trip on jumping horses as the traditional Venetian carousels do. Heysel's carousel features decorative hand painted panels which depict Venice. With a rotating platform in the middle, the carousel is meant for both children and their parents.

Oceade is a popular family water park with water rides and games. The park features 14 slides of differing intensity. The Cycloon is 140 meters (460 feet) of pure fun. The Bounty Raft is the longest slide in Belgium and riders can slide in a double tube. The canon ball slides will drop you off above the water to make a big splash. For those who like a pure adrenaline rush, the Hurricane will move you 80 meters (262 feet) in just seven seconds. Additional entertainment options include the wave pool and the warm sandy beach that is kept at a comfortable 29 degrees Celsius (84 degrees Fahrenheit) year round. Adults enjoy the relaxation of the Saunaland part of the park which features indoor and outdoor saunas, sun beds, a steam bath and relaxation rooms. No matter what time of year, Oceade remains a popular destination for families that need some sun and sand. If you want to visit the park, be sure to check their schedule. While they are open all year, they do have reduced hours when school is in session.

Opened in September 1988, Kinepolis is the largest cinema in Brussels. The Kinepolis cinema has about 25 screens. The large complex often hosts different entertainment programmes and exhibitions related to cinema. The Kinepolis cinema remains popular also for hosting live video concerts etc.

Also known as Grand Palais, the Exhibition Palace is an Art Deco building constructed in 1935 by Joseph Van Neck for the International Exposition of Brussels. The palace features impressive bronze statues on its piers and the interior is rich in parabolic arches. The Palace was also used for the 1958 exposition and is still in use today.