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The Zaanse Schans [1] is an open air conservation area and museum, on the bank of the river Zaan, north of Zaandam in the Netherlands. It displays the traditional architecture of the area (green wooden houses) and has several functioning windmills and craftmen's workshops, which are open to visitors. Located next to it is the regional museum, the Zaans Museum [2].

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To get there, take a train to railway station Koog-Zaandijk (17 minutes/4 stops from Amsterdam Central Station). From there it is a 10-15 minutes walk through the village of Zaandijk (just follow the signs).

Alternatively take bus line 91 from Amsterdam Central Station (east side bus station) which has its terminus right beside the main entrance of the Zaanse Schans. The bus ride takes you around 40-45 minutes and the bus leaves every 30 minutes, in rush hours more frequently.

Another possibility is to go by boat from the centre of Amsterdam. It is not very far and it is a truly lovely ride. You could even combine the ride to the Zaanse Schans with breakfast, lunch or dinner on board and you could aks the captain for a quick history lesson on the way. The best way to get to the Zaanse Schans by boat is to book a boat through Rent a Boat Amsterdam

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There are many gift shops (selling much the same touristy things.) However there is a clog workshop with a store selling may designs and sizes. The cheesemaking workshop too has a shop selling a variety of cheeses.

The Bakery "In den Gecroonde Duyvekater" sells typical sweet bread and self-made candies. The Grocery store of Albert Heijn gives you an idea how the first grocery around 1900 was set up. This was the first store of Albert Heijn, currently the largest supermarket in the Netherlands. They sell some tourist oriented products of Albert Heijn.

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There is an excellant pancake house (with a range of cakes, snacks and drinks as well as pancakes.) There is also a smaller cafe, a fried food snack bar and many gift shops. Not to mention the cheese available on site!

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