In the immediate vicinity you will find many possibilities for a day trip:
Groninger Museum- Groningen
Boating, rowing or sailing – Zuidlaardermeer
National stream and esdorp landscape Drentsche Aa – Drenthe
Heated indoor swimming pool – Zuidlaren
Wildlands Adventure Zoo – Emmen
Drouwenerzand amusement park – Drouwen
TT race track – Assen
Cycling and walking routes (fietsenwandelweb.nl) – Drenthe
Windmill Museum De Wachter – Zuidlaren