Lokeren, Belgium
Museums
If you are in Lokeren and want to visit museums, I suggest the Provincial Museum of Archaeology (Provinciaal Archeologisch Museum) located in the nearby city of Ename. It has a collection of artifacts from the Middle Ages and Roman times. Other museums in the area that you may enjoy include the Fine Arts Museum in Ghent and the Museum of Contemporary Art in Antwerp.
Food
Some of the most recommended, popular, and typical dishes to eat according to local people in Lokeren, Belgium include:
1. Lokerse Paardenworst - a type of sausage made with horse meat.
2. Waterzooi - a stew made with fish or chicken, vegetables, cream, and egg yolk.
3. Geraardsbergse mattentaart - a pastry made with fresh cheese, sugar, and puff pastry.
4. Witloof met ham en kaas - a dish made with Belgian endives wrapped in ham and covered in béchamel sauce and cheese before being baked.
5. Filet américain - a type of steak tartare served with onions, capers, and Worcestershire sauce.
These dishes are often enjoyed by locals and visitors alike and can be found at various restaurants and eateries in Lokeren and surrounding areas.
Activities
Some fun activities that locals enjoy in Lokeren include visiting the weekly market on Friday mornings, exploring the historic center of the town, taking in a show or concert at the Lokerse Feesten music festival (usually held in August), and cycling or hiking through the nearby nature reserves such as Molsbroek and Daknamse Meersen. You could also try playing a game of pétanque (a form of boules) at one of the local parks or joining a guided tour to learn more about the town's history and culture.
