Oudegracht

"Another insanely pretty canal city is Utrecht. I've lived there for a year and absolutely loved it. The bustling city is full of things to do, yet the city centre has the look and feel of a small town. What is extra good about the canals in Utrecht is that have a plateau at water level (called a "werf" in Dutch). This means you can have food or a drink directly next to the water. If you're more of a sporty type, I'd suggest renting a kayak and exploring the canals from the water surface. When in Utrecht, don't miss out on the 'Spoorwegmuseum', a museum about the history of train travel in The Netherlands. For kids, visiting the interactive 'Nijntje Museum' is an absolute must. Nijntje (Miffy) is a famous character and plushie loved by multiple generations of Dutch children. Make sure to reserve tickets online, as no tickets are sold at the entrance. Utrecht is also a great place for shopping. Along the southern part of the main canal, 'de Oudegracht', and its side streets, you'll find many boutique shops and restaurants. If you prefer big brands, head over to the mall next to the train station called 'Hoog Catherijne'. However, I would always to advice to shop at local stores/small businesses."

"Tourists commonly take a bout tour through the Oudegracht in the center of Utrecht. In summer, a fun way to be more active and go at your own pace is to rent a SUP (Stand-Up Paddle) board or a canoe. You can also rent your own small boat (for example with Greenjoy, where you can reserve a boat online and just activate it with the app when you get to the boat). You don't need a boating license. You'll need roughly 2 hours to do a route on the Oudegracht and Singel."