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    Canals Run Through It




    The city of Amsterdam shines with a rich heritage of art and culture.

      Amsterdam is a picture-perfect destination. Its charmingly tilted houses, winding cobblestone streets and bucolic canals date back hundreds of years and are enhanced by a multicultural vibe, a vibrant art scene and a variety of inviting bars, cafés and restaurants. Sweeping vistas of magnificent tulips and windmills add a secret sauce to a city unlike any other.

        Restaurant tables lining the beautiful canals of Amsterdam under blue skies.

        Restaurant tables lining the beautiful canals of Amsterdam under blue skies.

        Art and history

        Many masterpieces are housed in Amsterdam’s art museums, all within a short walk of each other.

        The Rijksmuseum holds Dutch masters like Rembrandt, Vermeer and Hals-the most extensive exhibition in the Netherlands.

        The neighboring Van Gogh Museum boasts the most comprehensive collection of the impressionist's work, and the H'ART Museum (Hermitage Amsterdam) is presenting Julius Caesar through May 20, 2024. For a taste of modern art, don't miss the Modern Contemporary (Moco) and Stedelijk museums.

        The Anne Frank House is a gut wrenching but important historic site to include on your visit. Plan to take at least a full hour in the house, following the self-directed audio. This site is a tiny house that needs to accommodate millions of visitors annually, so book early to ensure you do not miss it.

          Art and history

          Many masterpieces are housed in Amsterdam’s art museums, all within a short walk of each other.

          The Rijksmuseum holds Dutch masters like Rembrandt, Vermeer and Hals-the most extensive exhibition in the Netherlands.

          The neighboring Van Gogh Museum boasts the most comprehensive collection of the impressionist's work, and the H'ART Museum (Hermitage Amsterdam) is presenting Julius Caesar through May 20, 2024. For a taste of modern art, don't miss the Modern Contemporary (Moco) and Stedelijk museums.

          The Anne Frank House is a gut wrenching but important historic site to include on your visit. Plan to take at least a full hour in the house, following the self-directed audio. This site is a tiny house that needs to accommodate millions of visitors annually, so book early to ensure you do not miss it.

            Restaurant tables lining the beautiful canals of Amsterdam under blue skies.

            Restaurant tables lining the beautiful canals of Amsterdam under blue skies.

            Entrance to the Rijksmuseum Museum.

            Entrance to the Rijksmuseum Museum.

            By water, wheel and trams

            Every trip to Amsterdam, especially a first-time trip, should include at least one canal tour for education on the city and to get your bearings. The canals are engineering marvels and provide a unique historical perspective of the city. There are sunset tours, daytime tours and party boats with wine and beer. They all offer relaxation, wonderful guides on the winding waterways and great fun.

            Amsterdam is a hugely popular bicycling city. To enjoy the city as its inhabitants do, look into taking a bicycle ride along the canals. As an active tourist, you can rent a bike and enjoy sightseeing at your own pace. Amsterdam also boasts an impressive public transport network of buses, metros, trams and trains to get you around; the distinctive blue-and-white trams frequently crisscross the city.

            A day trip out into the country is easy. Opportunities to enjoy local cheeses, authentic Dutch food and sightseeing are as bountiful in the outskirts as in the city. My go-to method of traversing Amsterdam is walking – my step counter runs overtime in this grand city! I like to walk, stop for a cocktail or marvelous peppermint tea that is made with just boiling water and clipped peppermint, and people-watch.

              Young woman in yellow raincoat with bag and flowers riding a bicycle in Amsterdam city.

              Young woman in a yellow raincoat with bag and flowers riding a bicycle in Amsterdam city.

              Multicultural cuisine

              Restaurants in Amsterdam offer everything from Michelin-starred kaiseki from Japan to rijsttafel from Indonesia; my favorite is the latter, as you can choose anything your taste buds wish. Make sure you’re hungry when you go to a rijsttafel, because the food, while excellent, is never-ending.

              If you wish to try authentic Dutch food, visit another standout: The White Room. The chef’s ingredients include the Netherlands’ finest cheeses, vegetables and fish from the North Sea. My most recent meal at The White Room included goat cheese with baharat (a Middle Eastern spice blend), egg yolk and lemon balm; I still crave it. Amsterdam is a city unlike any other, one that you need to visit at least once. It will likely beckon you back again and again.

                Multicultural cuisine

                Restaurants in Amsterdam offer everything from Michelin-starred kaiseki from Japan to rijsttafel from Indonesia; my favorite is the latter, as you can choose anything your taste buds wish. Make sure you’re hungry when you go to a rijsttafel, because the food, while excellent, is never-ending.

                If you wish to try authentic Dutch food, visit another standout: The White Room. The chef’s ingredients include the Netherlands’ finest cheeses, vegetables and fish from the North Sea. My most recent meal at The White Room included goat cheese with baharat (a Middle Eastern spice blend), egg yolk and lemon balm; I still crave it. Amsterdam is a city unlike any other, one that you need to visit at least once. It will likely beckon you back again and again.

                  Young woman in yellow raincoat with bag and flowers riding a bicycle in Amsterdam city.

                  Young woman in a yellow raincoat with bag and flowers riding a bicycle in Amsterdam city.

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                      The city of Amsterdam shines with a rich heritage of art and culture.

                        Amsterdam is a picture-perfect destination. Its charmingly tilted houses, winding cobblestone streets and bucolic canals date back hundreds of years and are enhanced by a multicultural vibe, a vibrant art scene and a variety of inviting bars, cafés and restaurants. Sweeping vistas of magnificent tulips and windmills add a secret sauce to a city unlike any other.

                          Restaurant tables lining the beautiful canals of Amsterdam under blue skies.

                          Restaurant tables lining the beautiful canals of Amsterdam under blue skies.

                          Art and history

                          Many masterpieces are housed in Amsterdam’s art museums, all within a short walk of each other.

                          The Rijksmuseum holds Dutch masters like Rembrandt, Vermeer and Hals-the most extensive exhibition in the Netherlands.

                          The neighboring Van Gogh Museum boasts the most comprehensive collection of the impressionist's work, and the H'ART Museum (Hermitage Amsterdam) is presenting Julius Caesar through May 20, 2024. For a taste of modern art, don't miss the Modern Contemporary (Moco) and Stedelijk museums.

                          The Anne Frank House is a gut wrenching but important historic site to include on your visit. Plan to take at least a full hour in the house, following the self-directed audio. This site is a tiny house that needs to accommodate millions of visitors annually, so book early to ensure you do not miss it.

                            Art and history

                            Many masterpieces are housed in Amsterdam’s art museums, all within a short walk of each other.

                            The Rijksmuseum holds Dutch masters like Rembrandt, Vermeer and Hals-the most extensive exhibition in the Netherlands.

                            The neighboring Van Gogh Museum boasts the most comprehensive collection of the impressionist's work, and the H'ART Museum (Hermitage Amsterdam) is presenting Julius Caesar through May 20, 2024. For a taste of modern art, don't miss the Modern Contemporary (Moco) and Stedelijk museums.

                            The Anne Frank House is a gut wrenching but important historic site to include on your visit. Plan to take at least a full hour in the house, following the self-directed audio. This site is a tiny house that needs to accommodate millions of visitors annually, so book early to ensure you do not miss it.

                              Restaurant tables lining the beautiful canals of Amsterdam under blue skies.

                              Restaurant tables lining the beautiful canals of Amsterdam under blue skies.

                              Entrance to the Rijksmuseum Museum.

                              Entrance to the Rijksmuseum Museum.

                              By water, wheel and trams

                              Every trip to Amsterdam, especially a first-time trip, should include at least one canal tour for education on the city and to get your bearings. The canals are engineering marvels and provide a unique historical perspective of the city. There are sunset tours, daytime tours and party boats with wine and beer. They all offer relaxation, wonderful guides on the winding waterways and great fun.

                              Amsterdam is a hugely popular bicycling city. To enjoy the city as its inhabitants do, look into taking a bicycle ride along the canals. As an active tourist, you can rent a bike and enjoy sightseeing at your own pace. Amsterdam also boasts an impressive public transport network of buses, metros, trams and trains to get you around; the distinctive blue-and-white trams frequently crisscross the city.

                              A day trip out into the country is easy. Opportunities to enjoy local cheeses, authentic Dutch food and sightseeing are as bountiful in the outskirts as in the city. My go-to method of traversing Amsterdam is walking – my step counter runs overtime in this grand city! I like to walk, stop for a cocktail or marvelous peppermint tea that is made with just boiling water and clipped peppermint, and people-watch.

                                Young woman in yellow raincoat with bag and flowers riding a bicycle in Amsterdam city.

                                Young woman in a yellow raincoat with bag and flowers riding a bicycle in Amsterdam city.

                                Multicultural cuisine

                                Restaurants in Amsterdam offer everything from Michelin-starred kaiseki from Japan to rijsttafel from Indonesia; my favorite is the latter, as you can choose anything your taste buds wish. Make sure you’re hungry when you go to a rijsttafel, because the food, while excellent, is never-ending.

                                If you wish to try authentic Dutch food, visit another standout: The White Room. The chef’s ingredients include the Netherlands’ finest cheeses, vegetables and fish from the North Sea. My most recent meal at The White Room included goat cheese with baharat (a Middle Eastern spice blend), egg yolk and lemon balm; I still crave it. Amsterdam is a city unlike any other, one that you need to visit at least once. It will likely beckon you back again and again.

                                  Multicultural cuisine

                                  Restaurants in Amsterdam offer everything from Michelin-starred kaiseki from Japan to rijsttafel from Indonesia; my favorite is the latter, as you can choose anything your taste buds wish. Make sure you’re hungry when you go to a rijsttafel, because the food, while excellent, is never-ending.

                                  If you wish to try authentic Dutch food, visit another standout: The White Room. The chef’s ingredients include the Netherlands’ finest cheeses, vegetables and fish from the North Sea. My most recent meal at The White Room included goat cheese with baharat (a Middle Eastern spice blend), egg yolk and lemon balm; I still crave it. Amsterdam is a city unlike any other, one that you need to visit at least once. It will likely beckon you back again and again.

                                    Young woman in yellow raincoat with bag and flowers riding a bicycle in Amsterdam city.

                                    Young woman in a yellow raincoat with bag and flowers riding a bicycle in Amsterdam city.

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                                        About the Author: The above piece was written by Vikki Moran, an award-winning travel writer residing in Smyrna Beach, Florida. Amsterdam is one of her favorite places to visit and write about.


                                         
                                         
                                         
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