In the province of North Brabant, in the south of the Netherlands is the city of Helmond. The canal, Zuid Willemsvaart runs through the city and historically it has been widely known for its textiles trade which was the main industry for the city for much of history.
There are plenty of different museums and galleries in the city, as well as great places to eat and drink. You'll find that in Helmond there is something for everyone and by hiring a car in Helmond, you'll be able to see it all and take it all in.
A particular highlight of a visit to Helmond is the Edah Museum which celebrates the history of food in the Netherlands, from cheese and meat to everything else. The museum features old marketing and advertisements demonstrating how products have been promoted throughout history, so fans of the TV show Mad Men will want to check out this slice of history!
By hiring a car in Helmond, you'll be able to drive over to the Edah Museum easily and be able to take your time exploring everything the museum has to offer. There are regular activities for all ages too.
Tilburg is a great place to head for a day trip if you are visiting the city of Helmond. Best known perhaps for its open air art, which can be seen all over the city, as well as its many music festivals (from World Culture to Stranger than Paranoia festival). Walking down in Tilburg to the Heuval, you can see an old statue of Willem II, which is a highlight of anyone's visit to the city. Tilburg is also renowned for its food and drink, and there are a great many excellent places to eat in the city which make the journey there worthwhile.