What to See and Do in Europe
By James Martin, About.com Guide to Europe Travel
Here are suggestions for what to see and do in Europe including top European travel destinations, off the beaten track suggestions, European festivals and theme travel.
Top European Travel Destinations
Here you'll find information about the most popular European cities and destinations and recommendations about where to go on your European trip.
- The Best of Europe
- Top European Cities
- The Grand Tour of Europe Revisited
- Tips for Choosing European Destinations
European Festivals
Festivals are a great addition to your European travel itinerary. Festivals are usually an inexpensive source of entertainment and eating as well as a chance to experience European life and mingle with the locals.
European Holiday Traditions
European holidays are sometimes different than American ones. Holidays like Halloween are becoming bigger in Europe, while Easter is more extensively celebrated.
- Christmas in Europe
- Halloween in Europe
- Semana Santa in Spain Pictures
- Semana Santa FAQ from Spain Travel
- New Year's Eve Celebrations
Experiencing Europe
You can have a great time as a passive visitor to Europe. You can pay fees to go into historic buildings and museums and you can gawk in wonder at unfamiliar and beautiful things. You can spend many happy weeks doing this, but there are also active ways of experiencing Europe that many travelers find more rewarding. Here are some suggestions to get you started.

