Situated 15 mi/25 km west of Amsterdam, Haarlem has beautiful medieval houses, a 13th-century city hall, tulips and the Teylers Museum. If that's not enough, continue with the Frans Hals Museum.
Once a decade, Haarlem hosts Floriade, a massive horticultural exhibition with plants from all over the world.
Just west of Haarlem is Zandvoort. Because it is so easily reached by train, Zandvoort is Amsterdam's most popular beach resort. Also famous for its motor-racing circuit, Zandvoort hosts the Dutch Grand Prix.
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