• Leiden is Dave's favorite city in the Netherlands. It is a canal-city and college town with great restaurants and shopping. We recommend renting a boat, visiting the Botanical Gardens, and shopping at the Street Market (Wednesdays & Saturdays).

30 minute train from Amsterdam Centraal.

• The Hague (Den Haag) is our home city. It is the center of Dutch and international government organizations and rich in culture. We recommend walking the Denneweg for shopping and eating, enjoying the beach bars and North Sea at Scheveningen, visiting art museum Mauritshuis (Anna's favorite), and touring the Louwman Museum, the world's largest private car collection (Dave's favorite).

50 minute train from Amsterdam Centraal.

• Delft is Anna's favorite city in the Netherlands. It is a canal-lined city known for its medieval architecture and historic charm. We recommend walking downtown, touring and exploring Royal Delft Pottery, visiting the Vermeer Center (for art fans), and shopping the farmers market (Thursdays and Saturdays).

60 minute train from Amsterdam Centraal.

• Utrecht is a medieval city known for its castle and cathedral. We recommend climbing the stairs at Dom Tower, kayaking the canals, shopping Vredenburg Market (Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays), and if you have a little more time trekking to Kasteel de Haar.

35 minute train from Amsterdam Centraal.