Recommendations on how to spend a January weekend in/near Amsterdam?

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It depends, are you going for the sights, or to party? Either way, make sure you have a good rain coat.

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Also take a canal tour, take a stroll down the red light district area, do a pub crawl and go check out the museums!

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Utrecht is beautiful and more genuinely Dutch than Amsterdam—no tourists! Definitely rent a bike and enjoy the Dutch gezelligheid.

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Great art museums. Anne Frank House a given. Canal tours are fun. I also enjoyed the Jewish Museum, Sex Museum, coffee houses, pancake places, and the overall city vibe.

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In Amsterdam great place to eat Upstairs Pancake House, super small place always a wait, but put your name on the list for a few hours later go to Anne Frank House and enjoy the awesome food and great owner/cook

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Go to the Anne Frank House (book in advance!). Also hop on the train and visit Utrecht!

Thanks for the suggestions! What's in Utrecht? Will be actually be working there for a week.

Also check out the town of Delft . And see the Delft factory. Beautiful (and expensive) hand painted pottery with a very long history. For sure a special gift for mom!! The Hague is nearby there as well. Utrecht is a cool University area. Do some research of Trip Advisor. And be prepared for cold and rain in January!

Thanks for the advice, folks! 😊

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