Amsterdam

Experiences

• Walk along the canals of the Jordaan, one of Amsterdam's most beautiful neighborhoods. Prinsengracht is especially worth exploring.
• The Rijksmuseum holds many of Amsterdam's art treasures; van Gogh has his own museum just around the corner.
• One of the most moving experiences in the city is a visit to the Anne Frank House, maintained as it was when she was hidden there.

Festivals

• Art Amsterdam, the city's modern-art festival, takes place at the end of May.
• The Taste of Amsterdam Food Festival is in the last week of June.

Side Trips

• Alkmaar, 25 mi/40 km to the northwest, is known for its cheese and its beautifully preserved 15th-century weigh house.
• Zaandam, 10 mi/16 km to the northwest, is home to an open-air museum.

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