Edam
Edam has an "I just stepped into a post card" feel but it is a lovely little town with real people living normal lives.  We bought a delicious baguette cheese sandwich and a bottle of wine at the  Topper Delicatessen for lunch and sat on a bench along the canal.  Edam was a great day trip from Amsterdam.  It was a beautiful sunny day and only locals on the streets with us.
Edam is known for its excellent cheese.