Amsterdam Vacations
Amsterdam
Your Amsterdam vacation
This tulip-lovers paradise is abloom with bohemian cafes, 17th-century canals and Gothic architecture. Whether by foot, boat or bicycle, explore the serene Begijnhof and majestic Dam Square, site of the Royal Palace. Spend an afternoon in the Van Gogh Museum, world-class Rijksmuseum, or the lush Vondelpark. See lively street performers in Leidseplien square, and head to Blijburg Beach for an evening of campfires, DJs and live music.
For the best of your Amsterdam vacation, our insiders give you the scoop on the city's top 10 highlights from Grachtengordel to Queen's Day.
Vacation Packages
Amsterdam Vacation Packages
Grand Hotel Amrath Amsterdam
Flight + Hotel
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Swissotel Amsterdam
Flight + Hotel
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The Convent Hotel Amsterdam - MGallery Collection
Flight + Hotel
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Hampshire Hotel - Rembrandt Square Amsterdam
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Renaissance Hotel Amsterdam
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Best Western Blue Tower Hotel Amsterdam
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Marriott Hotel Amsterdam
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Inntel Hotels Amsterdam Centre
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NH Barbizon Palace Hotel Amsterdam
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NH Grand Hotel Krasnapolsky Amsterdam
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Flights
Flights to Amsterdam
| Departure | Arrival | Travel dates | Round-trip |
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| Boston | Amsterdam | Wed, Feb 6 - Tue, Mar 5 | $730 |
| New York | Amsterdam | Tue, Feb 12 - Tue, Feb 19 | $636 |
| London | Amsterdam | Wed, Jan 16 - Wed, Jan 23 | $170 |
| Newark | Amsterdam | Fri, Mar 1 - Sun, Mar 10 | $790 |
| Minneapolis | Amsterdam | Tue, Jan 29 - Thu, Feb 7 | $908 |
| Los Angeles | Amsterdam | Fri, Feb 8 - Sun, Feb 24 | $764 |
| Chicago | Amsterdam | Wed, Feb 27 - Tue, Mar 5 | $736 |
| Seattle | Amsterdam | Tue, Feb 5 - Tue, Feb 26 | $850 |
| Washington DC | Amsterdam | Mon, Jan 14 - Mon, Jan 21 | $702 |
| San Francisco | Amsterdam | Tue, Feb 5 - Tue, Feb 12 | $850 |
| Orlando | Amsterdam | Wed, Feb 13 - Tue, Feb 26 | $948 |
| Toronto | Amsterdam | Sun, Jan 20 - Mon, Feb 11 | $851 |
Amsterdam highlights
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Museum Our Lord in the Attic (Museum Amstelkring)
This elegant 17th-century merchant's house reveals dazzling details about Dutch Golden Age life, including an ornate (and hidden) Catholic church.
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Amsterdam Museum
Time-travel through the centuries at this historic museum, just a short walk from Dam Square. View maps, paintings and artifacts charting Amsterdam's rise from medieval fishing village to Golden Age world power.
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Anne Frank House (Anne Frankhuis)
Lovingly preserved, this unforgettable museum showcases the Frank family's wartime hideout while multimedia displays honor Anne's memory with photos, films and original writings.
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Begijnhof
Escape to this peaceful nook to see tiny houses, a park and authentic 14th-century architecture including Begijnhof Kapel, Englese Kerk and the country's oldest wooden house.
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Rijksmuseum
Bask in the glory of the Dutch masters at this world-class museum, featuring works by Rembrandt and Vermeer. If you visit during the week, stroll the Renaissance and Baroque Gardens to see fountains, ponds and architectural gems.
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Van Gogh Museum
Explore this Dutch native's works from wild landscapes and somber peasant workers to sunflowers and self-portraits. Devote the day to art: the Rijksmuseum is nearby.
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Heineken Experience
Beyond the tulips, beer takes a close second in Amsterdam pride. Tour this infamous brewery complete with tastings, interactive displays and Heineken family history.
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Flower markets
Flower pride is contagious from the famous floating Bloemenmarket to the Amsterdam Tulip Museum. Make a springtime pilgrimage to Keukenhof Gardens where the landscape turns into a living, tulip-infested rainbow.
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Dam Square
Begin your Amsterdam travels in the city's historic center. This well-traveled square is alive with street performers, tourists and pigeons, plus the Royal Palace and National Monument. Celebrate Queens Day with the locals decked and dyed in orange.
More on Amsterdam from AOL Travel
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Thanks to its liberal atmosphere, friendly people, excellent museums and charming canals, Amsterdam, capital of the Netherlands, is one of the most popular destinations for a European vacation, drawing more than 3.6 million annual visitors. The city’s legal Red Light District and cannabis “coffee shops” get a lot attention, but you can skip both and keep a smile on your face. In fact, the coffee shops will no longer be an option come 2013 when the country’s ban on them for non-residents takes effect. Instead appreciate the 2010 UNESCO World Heritage Listing of the city’s 17th-century canals with a boat ride along the waterways. Cycling is a great way to get around the city, too. Head to Museum Square to brush up on Dutch art history at the Rijksmuseum and the Van Gogh Museum, and on modern art scene at the Stedelijk Museum. Then, pay a somber visit to the Anne Frank House. Nightlife is big business in Amsterdam, and the city is strong on the performing arts and draws top electronic DJs from around the world. Major venues are in the Leidseplein and Rembrandtplein areas. Fashionistas know that the city is home to designers Viktor & Rolf and the popular brand G-Star. For sustenance, yes, there’s cheese and beer, but be sure to check out a few of Amsterdam’s Indonesian restaurants, a reminder of Dutch colonial heritage.