The de facto capital of The Netherlands. The government resides here, as well as the monarch. The form of government here serves as a model for the United States.

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The Binnenhof is the main attraction. However, it’s undergoing a multi-year renovation and is closed. Even employees work in temporary offices. Still, there is a lot to see.

Pro Tip: The Peace Palace has limited availability of tours, which is the only way into the grounds. If you plan ahead, you might be able to get a spot (which I didn’t).

Peace Palace and International Court of Justice.
Noordeinde Palace. Pretty much a royal office building. They live at Huis ten Vosch Palace most of the time.
Old city hall
The Mauritania is a museum with works from Rembrandt and Vermeer.
William of Orange, founder of the current dynasty.
Lots of ‘interesting’ street art.
The Binnenhof.
Storks being synonymous with babies started here.
The train station is beautiful and makes transit in, out, and across town easy.
McDonald’s ‘toys’ are books here.

Nosh:

Oliebollen are Dutch donuts found mostly at Christmas and New Year’s. I had the cherry filled and enjoyed the crisp exterior and soft dough interior. They come in a dozen flavors.

Eggs Benedict sandwich at 't Goude Hooft (the oldest inn in The Hague. Sauce and bread were weird but the egg was spot on.

Nip:

Check out the Foodhallen. It’s a cool vibe food court with Mexican, pizza, burgers and more…with a bar in the center. There are board games so take some time and relax (with a beverage, of course).

Two Chefs Bon Chef (NEIPA) Foodhallen X Noordt (Blond Lager)
Nice Weiss beer. Hints of coriander.
Make your own full size flight from the local grocery.