Delft

"There’s more to this small town than blue and white pottery. With many of Amsterdam’s charms — cobblestone streets, pretty canals, and historic buildings — but none its touristy buzz, it’s a serene escape from urban bustle. Renowned painter Vermeer is buried in the Oude Kerk while the Nieuwe Kerk flanks the Main Square. Even if you’re not into hand-painted ceramics, a stop at De Porceleyne Fles, a 15-minute walk from the town center, is worthwhile to see the intricate process involved in creating Delftware.For local history, visit Museum Het Prinsenhof, once a 15th-century convent. Dig deeper into 17th-century Delft at The Vermeer Center, focused on the life, work, and city of native son Johannes Vermeer. The Vermeer Combi-Ticket offers access to the Vermeer Centrum Delft (including coffee and cake), Museum Het Prinsenhof, the New Church, and the Old Church. As an added bonus, you get the Vermeer Walk, which leads past Vermeer sites in the city. Trains leave about every half hour from Amsterdam Central and take an hour to reach Delft." - MATADOR_NETWORK