Things to do in Utrecht, no research required

Utrecht gets cut from Netherlands itineraries in favor of Amsterdam, and that’s the mistake this map exists to correct. Utrecht Canal Cruises gets you on the water without the crowds an hour up the line, and Free Walking Tour Utrecht is the sensible day-one orientation with the reviews behind it. Ohøj Coffee Roasting is worth seeking out even if coffee isn’t usually the point of your trip, and Héron Petit Restaurant handles a proper sit-down dinner in the old center. There’s a full set of bars mapped against a compact old town, which means more nightlife packed in here than the city’s quiet reputation lets on.