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    6 Don't-Miss Day Trips From Amsterdam

    Going to Amsterdam? Take a day trip to explore these six irresistible Dutch destinations.

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    DELFT

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    Located between The Hague and Rotterdam, this city is famous for its blue-and-white pottery (“Delftware”).

    ALKMAAR

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    This town is known for its traditional cheese market, which takes on Fridays throughout the summer.

    HAARLEM

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    Located on the banks of the Spaarne River, this city resembles a mini-Amsterdam.

    ZAANSE SCHANS

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    This neighborhood is known for its historic windmills.

    DEN HAAG/SCHEVENINGEN

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    Den Haag (The Hague) is the seat of the Dutch government and home to many famous museums. Scheveningen, a district within The Hague, lies along a long sandy beach.

    VOLENDAM

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    This town is a traditional heritage fishing village.

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