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Paris and Amsterdam, Together
When Erik Torkells told his sister, Molly, he'd take her anywhere in the world as a 40th-birthday present, she picked Las Vegas. Clearly, there was work to be done.
by Erik Torkells   |   December 2007/January 2008 issue

Shopping

  • Mechanisch Speelgoed Westerstraat 67, 011-31/20-638-1680


Spanjer & Van Twist, a canal-side café in Amsterdam (Emily Nathan)

Nightlife

  • Vyne Prinsengracht 411, 011-31/20-344-6408, vyne.nl, glass from $8

  • Café Brandon Keizersgracht 157, no phone, beer $3

Activities

  • Rijksmuseum 011-31/20-674-7000, rijksmuseum.nl, $14

  • Museum Van Loon Keizersgracht 672, 011-31/20-624-5255, museumvanloon.nl, $8.50, closed Tues.

  • Anne Frank House Prinsengracht 267, 011-31/20-556-7100, annefrank.org, $10.50

  • Museum of Bags and Purses Herengracht 573, 011-31/20-524-6452, tassenmuseum.nl, $9

  • Albert Cuypmarkt Albert Cuypstraat, bet. Ferdinand Bolstraat and Van Woustraat, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., closed Sun.

PARIS


Note: This story was accurate when it was published. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.
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