From Capital to Capital: A Guide to Amsterdam for Austinites
From taking a stroll through the Blanton Museum of Art to swimming in Barton Springs and enjoying a scoop of ice cream from Amy’s Ice Creams, culture, nature, and food define Austin. What makes the capital of Texas special is also what makes the capital of the Netherlands shine — local Austinites looking to experience a city rooted in culture, nature, and food will find their ideal getaway in Amsterdam!
From taking a stroll through the Blanton Museum of Art to swimming in Barton Springs and enjoying a scoop of ice cream from Amy’s Ice Creams, culture, nature, and food define Austin. What makes the capital of Texas special is also what makes the capital of the Netherlands shine — local Austinites looking to experience a city rooted in culture, nature, and food will find their ideal getaway in Amsterdam!
Art and culture are alive on every corner of the city. The Rijksmuseum contains over 800 years of Dutch history, including the work of Rembrandt, Vermeer, and Van Gogh. The Rijksmuseum also has interactive exhibits for children, making it fun for the whole family. If you’re interested in seeing more work by and inspired by Van Gogh be sure to visit the Van Gogh Museum. And for those looking for historical sites, the Anne Frank House and the Grachtenmuseum are great stops.
Touring the canal belt offers a beautiful and unique way to explore Amsterdam and appreciate its architecture. And of course, it’s not Amsterdam without tulips! There are many bike tours offered both within the city and in the surrounding countryside, allowing you to ride past windmills and take in the sights of the tulips in bloom. The sights are truly like a picture book come to life.
For foodies, Amsterdam has plenty of great markets like the Albert Cuyp Market where you can try local favorites such as pickled herring, gelato, tompouce, stroopwafels, bitterballen, the Dutch-Indonesian rijsttafel ... sorry if we’re making you hungry. If you’re a beer lover, you can wash that all down while enjoying the Heineken Experience.
If you’re looking to enjoy a storied location filled with culture, nature, and food, travel from capital to capital — now is the perfect time to book your getaway to Amsterdam! Nonstops flights depart out five times a week from AUS.
Book now at: www.klm.com
More flights, more adventure! For more nonstops out of AUS, visit: www.austintexas.gov/department/nonstop-flights-out-aus.
Disclaimer: Austin-Bergstrom International Airport hereby disclaims any responsibility for any flight cancellations made by the airline. Austin-Bergstrom International Airport advises all customers to check with the airline for any cancellation information.