Schiedam
The awesomeness of Schiedam proves you can't rely on travel books completely. This little city received all of a one-sentence mention in my book on The Netherlands. I visited on a whim with a fellow conference participant on June 26th, 2012. This small, somewhat rural town is a must-see. It has the world's five largest windmills and a famous gin distillery. We met few residents who spoke English, so my Dutch phrasebook was super handy.
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