A grand 18th century manor house, home to the Queen's cousin, provides a day out for the whole family. There, you can admire an outstanding art collection, walk in the spectacular gardens or go for a relaxing boat ride on the lake.

Your visit to Utrecht won't be complete without the iconic Dom Tower in your itinerary. Dating back to 1382, this monumental Gothic tower is visible from across the city, hence it stands as Utrecht's symbol and a must-visit attraction. Soaring to a height of 112 metres, it holds the distinction of being both the tallest structure in Utrecht and the tallest church tower in the Netherlands. The tower was originally connected to the Dom Church; however, after collapsing in 1674 due to a summer storm, both tower and church were rebuilt separately. Currently, there are various guided tour options available at the ticket shop.

Igidae Coastal Walk makes for a wonderful hike along the shore of the Sea of Japan. The path itself is of moderate difficulty, with some parts featuring pedestrian bridges and others running directly through natural terrain. The entire path is about 4km long and should take about 2 hours to complete in its entirety, but there are access points along the way which you can use to cut through to a nearby bus stop. The trail can be done both north to south and vice versa, although heading north is reportedly easier and comes with an added bonus of finishing the hike at the scenic Oryukdo Skywalk, standing on a see-through platform and looking down onto the rocky shore.

An authentic player piano fills the air with Scott Joplin melodies as you walk through the modest flat on Delmar Boulevard that Joplin and his wife Belle lived in during their time in St. Louis. Lit by gaslight, the home is furnished as it would have been in 1902 when Joplin was composing songs that would make him a national phenomenon. Scott Joplin House State Historic Site also includes museum exhibits that interpret Joplin’s life. This National Historic Landmark is open for tours daily on the hour.