National GeographicOct 4, 2026Where to Take a Day Trip From AmsterdamTens of millions of visitors throng the canal-ringed neighborhoods of Amsterdam every year, savoring meals at its Michelin-starred restaurants and soaking up the culture at its wo ...15 things in this storyCircuit ZandvoortSightRace track, part of F1Bernie’sBarFancy beach club with pools and live DJsTijn AkerslootRestaurantFamily-friendly, slow-roasted beets, creamy sundaes, live musicHippie FishCaféBohemian vibe, globally inspired menuElsewhereFenix museum of migrationMuseumRotterdam, The NetherlandsExplores complexity of modern migration, has Suitcase LabyrinthMandarin Oriental Conservatorium, AmsterdamHotelAmsterdam, The NetherlandsUnwana van der Werk is guest relations and concierge managerCube HousesSightRotterdam, The NetherlandsEmblematic yellow structures, some are working residencesThe MarkthalMarketRotterdam, The NetherlandsHorseshoe-shaped food hall with diverse city tastesCromwijk KaasdokRestaurantRotterdam, The NetherlandsSample creamy Dutch cheesesEkmekciRestaurantRotterdam, The NetherlandsMade-to-order GözlemePastry d'OroRestaurantRotterdam, The NetherlandsDeep-fried tuna pasties from the CaribbeanSonneveld HouseMuseumRotterdam, The NetherlandsPreserved example of Nieuwe Bouwen style from the 1930sArt Depot Museum Boijmans Van BeuningenMuseumRotterdam, The NetherlandsPublicly accessible art storage facility, direct collection accessDom TowerSightUtrecht, The NetherlandsTallest church tower in the country, climb for viewsOudaenRestaurantUtrecht, The NetherlandsHistoric brewery for beer tasting or a pintRead the full piece at National Geographic →
