Best Things to Do in Amsterdam
Amsterdam offers a lot more than "vice," like the world-class Van Gogh Museum or Rijksmuseum and shopping on Nine Streets. Families might enjoy a visit to the Vondelpark and the science center NEMO, a family bike ride or an introduction into Amsterdam's love of pancakes. And the party scene of coffeehouses, gay bars, nightclubs and more, is not to be missed.
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Why go: Concierge.com calls this neighborhood Amsterdam's "Quartier Latin" for its 19th-century architecture and its ... read more»
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Why go: Located southwest of the city center, Vondelpark is the leafy retreat of just about everyone ... read more»
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Why go: Experts and travelers alike say the Anne Frank House is a must-see attraction. Inside the ... read more»
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Why go: The Van Gogh Museum holds a collection of paintings, prints, etchings and correspondence by the ... read more»
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Why go: Amsterdams Verzetsmuseum (the Resistance Museum), located right by the Artis Zoo, has been called by ... read more»
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Why go: The center of Amsterdam's entertainment scene, you'll find nightclubs, movie theaters, concert venues ... read more»
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Why go: Visitors traveling with children in tow might want to make some space in their itinerary ... read more»
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Why go: Named for a Dutch artist, the Albert Cuypmarkt is a large street market (the largest ... read more»
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Why go: De Negen Straatjes or the Nine Little Streets are exactly that -- nine streets that run ... read more»
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Why go: Constructed in 1888, the Concertgebouw (literally Concert Building) hosts something like 800 shows and about ... read more»
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Why go: The Red Light District seems almost synonymous with Amsterdam. As WCities.com says, "it is ... read more»
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Why go: The Heineken Experience, which takes place in the old Heineken Brouwerij (Heineken Brewery), is a ... read more»
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Why go: Anyone that says Amsterdam isn't for kids hasn't visited NEMO, the Science and ... read more»
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Why go: You probably knew about Amsterdam's canals -- but what about its beach? Just about 15 ... read more»
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Why go: Rembrandt van Rijn (yep, Rembrandt is his first -- not last name) once lived and worked ... read more»
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Why go: Many nights, the Music Building on the IJ (Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ) can be found ... read more»
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Why go: Counted as one Amsterdam's top museums (along with the Van Gogh and Anne Frank ... read more»
