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Amsterdam

Golden Age canals lined by tilting gabled buildings are the backdrop for Amsterdam's treasure-packed museums, vintage-filled shops and hyper-creative drinking, dining and design scenes.

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Things to Know

Locals in Amsterdam have lots of rules for tourists who flood into the city. Here's everything you need to know in advance to avoid getting in trouble.

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Best Neighborhoods

Whether you're looking to party hard or hang out with family, our guide to Amsterdam's neighborhoods will help you find the perfect place to stay.

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Day Trips

From Rotterdam's visionary architecture to Zaanse Schans's working windmills, here are the best day trips from Amsterdam, all less than an hour away.

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Money and Costs

Be ready for high prices in Amsterdam, one of Europe's favorite city break destinations. Here are our tips for seeing the city on a budget.

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Transportation

Amsterdam's compact center is easy to explore on foot and its public transport takes you even further. Here's how to get around the Dutch capital.

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Free Things to Do

There's a host of freebies to help you save money in Amsterdam, from architectural jewels and archeological treasures to inventive exhibits and concerts.

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Traveling with Kids

With its beautiful urban parks, child-focused museums and stroller-friendly trams, Amsterdam is a surprisingly great option for a family holiday.

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Families and tourists relax in the garden of the Rijksmuseum, the fountain forms an attraction in itself, inviting the old and young to interact with it, occassionaly resulting in wet clothes. People rushing in and out of the water spray.
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Families and tourists relax in the garden of the Rijksmuseum, the fountain forms an attraction in itself, inviting the old and young to interact with it, occassionaly resulting in wet clothes. People rushing in and out of the water spray.

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