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Amsterdam Family City Breaks - Enjoy a breezy canal cruise
Just a short 1 hour's hop away by plane or a comfortable Eurostar journey via Brussels, Amsterdam offers a quick and hassle free option for a rewarding family weekend break getaway. It is a sprawling city full of life and vibrancy yet features plenty of contrasting images of serene canals and historic city squares. It is a place that really knows how to have fun and offers up a cornucopia of intriguing child friendly museums and enchanting attractions. Top of the list for most visitors is a quintessential afternoon cruising its labyrinthine waterways which provide a colourful insight into its past and highlight some exquisite architecture. Better still, live like a true local for a day and explore quaint cobbled streets and city parks by bicycle. Amsterdam city breaks in blooming springtime should head to historic Keukenhof and its undulating tulip fields which host flower shows, cultural events and fun filled education exhibits for kids.
Amsterdam family City Breaks - Great educational fun for kids
There is a lot to see and do for children of all ages in Amsterdam's many intuitive museums - a perfect way to spend a rainy afternoon. The museums of Van Gogh and Anne Frank are unmissable and are two of Europe's most evocative venues. A more light hearted attraction is the Zuiderzee open air museum which features an authentic Dutch fishing village from the last century with an entertaining trip into the past with music and dance and kids can even rent traditional Dutch costumes and clogs to wear. The fun doesn't let up on a family city break in Amsterdam with a visit to the world renowned Artis Zoo sure to enchant the little ones. Not only does it house exotic wildlife in rolling parkland, there is also a lovely tropical aquarium and the city planetarium.
Amsterdam Family City Breaks - Festive cheer and fabulous bargains
Amsterdam city centre is home to a fine collection of vibrant street markets which are always a delight to browse and soak up a fabulous atmosphere. Albert Cuypmarkt and trendy Jordaan offer up a feast of Dutch treats with delicious snacks, gifts and bargain hand crafted toys. Family city breaks in Amsterdam at Christmas will see the whole city awash with festive cheer and enchanting pantomime and street theatre in its markets and city squares. With kids in tow, there is no need to compromise on adult enjoyment with youngsters welcome everywhere and always made a fuss of. Eating out is always a pleasure and its not purely about the food. Several popular waterfront eateries have attached art spaces, music, weekend puppet shows and playgrounds to keep all that hyperactivity in check.
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