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Windmills, Quirky Museums, and Canal-Side Cafés: A Self-Guided Exploration of the Dutch Capital Amsterdam, the canal-laced capital of the Netherlands, at once manages to be progressive and old-fashioned. For years, taboo-seeking travelers have descended upon the city to visit its distinctive “coffee shops†and red-light district. But just as many come for its cultural attractions and world-class museums, such as the Rijksmuseum, home to a vast collection of Dutch art. Others venture here for the country scenery—centuries-old windmills and floating houseboats—as well as the fact that bicycles outnumber cars here during rush-hour traffic. Amsterdam seems to have something for everyone, so it’s appropriate that this four-day Getaway from Great Value Vacations leaves the itinerary open for each traveler to customize their trip. Roundtrip airfare from New York City (JFK) is included in the pac