DAY 1 With so much to see and do in Amsterdam, it's often best to just point yourself toward a couple of major areas and wander the laneways and ... More

DAY 1 With so much to see and do in Amsterdam, it's often best to just point yourself toward a couple of major areas and wander the laneways and canals. A perfect starting point is Dam Square, the heart of the city. From here you're in spitting distance of the 15th-century Nieuwe Kerk (New Church), the stately Royal Palace, and hundreds of shops and cafes. From here, walk up to Centraal Station. You can cross over to Oosterdok and admire the cutting-edge architecture (especially Renzo Piano's design for the NEMO science museum), and take in the exhibits at the temporary relocated Stedelijk Mus... Show Less