Amsterdam

Rijksmuseum

Attractions

★★★★★

Rembrandt’s Night Watch and 800 years of Dutch art. The library inside is the most beautiful room in the city.

Vondelpark

Outdoors

★★★★★

The city’s green living room. Rent a bike, do a lap, and stop at the rose garden in the middle.

Foodhallen

Food

★★★★★

An indoor food market in a converted tram depot. The bitterballen stand is the mandatory first stop.

Winkel 43

Dessert

★★★★★

The famous appeltaart on Noordermarkt — a tower of apples under whipped cream. Saturdays pair it with the farmers market outside.

Lot Sixty One

Coffee

★★★★★

A tiny roastery on Kinkerstraat where the espresso machine sits over the roaster. Grab a stoop seat outside.

De Negen Straatjes

Shopping

★★★★★

Nine little streets crossing the canal ring, packed with vintage shops, cheese mongers, and design stores.

Hiding in Plain Sight

Drinks

★★★★★

A snug cocktail bar by the Nieuwmarkt canals. Order the Walking Dead if you dare — it arrives on fire.