🇳🇱 Zaandam & Windmill Village Day Trip (with Transport Tips & Shop

🚄 Transport: • Buy round-trip tickets (€7.90) on NS app (valid for stops at LEGO Town + Windmill Village!) • From Amsterdam Centraal → Zaandijk Zaanse Schans (<30 mins) 🗺️ Stops: Zaandam (LEGO Town) Zaandijk Zaanse Schans (Windmill Village) 👭 Itinerary Breakdown 1️⃣ LEGO Town (Zaandam) • Honest review: Pretty but tiny—just colorful buildings near the station (10-min photo op max!). Skip if not instagramming. 📸 2️⃣ Windmill Village (Zaanse Schans) 🌬️ • Follow "Centrum Zaanse Schans" signs (or the crowd!) for a 15-min scenic walk. • Don’t Miss: 🧀 Catharina Hoeve Cheese Farm: Free tastings! Try coconut/goat cheese (avoid black garlic unless brave!). 👞 Wooden Shoe Workshop: Giant clogs + live demos! 🍦 Goat Milk Ice Cream (€3): Creamy must-eat! 🍫 Chocolate Shops: Nuts & brittle = 🤤 🛍️ Designer Souvenir Shop: Ultra-chic local crafts! 💡 Pro Tips • Windmill entry: €7.50 (panoramic views!). • Trains back to Amsterdam: Only every 30 mins—don’t miss yours! (I did… 😅) #NetherlandsTravel #Zaandam #ZaanseSchans #DayTrip #DutchCheese #WindmillMagic