Travel Reference
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Amsterdam by Neighborhood
walk from Vondelpark, Amsterdam's version of a central park. The
lively Leidseplein (a small square that's home to nightlife and res-
taurants) and the Spiegelkwartier (classy antique-shopping district)
are nearby. While it's less central to stay in Southwest Amsterdam,
I've recommended accommodations that are a quick, convenient
walk to the area's tram lines.
Northeast Amsterdam
has a children's science museum
(NEMO) and nautical sights.
Southeast Amsterdam
contains the former Jewish Quarter
and the Jewish Historical Museum. Several sights can be found
around the square known as Waterlooplein (Rembrandt's House
and a flea market). Additional sights are gathered in a park-dotted
area called the Plantage (Dutch Resistance Museum, a theater
