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There are several ways to see some of your surroundings – perhaps taking a walk through some of the nearby green spaces, taking a canoe out on the river or bringing/renting a bike to pedal along local paths. Some spots worth seeking out nearby include the interactive museum at the GeoFort ‘fortress island’ (15 minutes' drive/half an hour by bike) and the solid medieval Loevestein Castle (half an hour’s drive/45 minutes by bike). It’s also really worth making a visit to Leerdam (10 minutes’ drive/20 minutes by bike) – the city is well known for its glass makers and National Glass Museum, and there are some lovely boat tours taking in its old walls and gates known as ‘mouse towers’. Gorinchem (15 minutes' drive/25 minutes by bike) is another lovely place to visit – it’s previously been designated ‘the most beautiful fortified town in the Netherlands’, and there's a lot to enjoy on a walking tour taking in its waterways, windmill and historic houses.