Try this bistro-style winstub for regional specialties. The decor, from tablecloths to curtains, are down-home Alsatian, and the food is authentic and well prepared. Located near the Strasbourg Cathedral, the place gets crowded, especially during high-tourist season, so make a reservation.

No doubt, you’ve seen photos of this 15th-century house, because it is one of the most famous and most-often-photographed buildings in Strasbourg. Today, the historic monument is a tourist attraction as well as a  luxury hotel, a splurge restaurant, and a cozy wine bar. Take time to appreciate the ornate Gothic architecture, and consider staying overnight in one of the renovated...

Riquewihr is one of the most beautiful and well-preserved villages in Alsace. Get acquainted with the town and its vineyards with a commentated ride on the open-air Little Train, which runs daily April-November from the town hall on  Grand Rue. You’ll want to come back after the train ride to explore the town, which is enclosed by fortification walls and surrounded...