De Negen Straatjes (Nine Little Streets)

#1 Vondelpark Located southwest of the city center, the 116-acre Vondelpark is the favorite leafy retreat of just about everyone. Not only is it the largest city park in Amsterdam, it's ... Read more » Nick Brundle Photography / Getty Images

#2 Anne Frank House (Anne Frank Huis) Inside the Anne Frank House, travelers will see the location where not so long ago the 15-year-old Anne Frank penned a journal that would become a best-seller. Travelers can imagine ... Read more » pidjoe / Getty Images

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#4 Van Gogh Museum The Van Gogh Museum holds the world's largest collection of Van Gogh's paintings and drawings, including "Sunflowers" and "Almond Blossom." The museum itself regularly tops the list as ... Read more » Paulo Amorim / Getty Images

#5 Leidseplein If you're looking for a tamer alternative to Amsterdam's Red Light District, Leidseplein or Leiden Square, may be for you. The center of Amsterdam's entertainment scene, Leidseplein ... Read more » David Hanson / Getty Images

#6 De Pijp De Pijp, which is also called the Latin Quarter, is known for its 19th-century architecture and its collision of different cultures. Here, you'll find ethnic restaurants, eclectic shops and ... Read more » michel banabila / Flick

#7 De Negen Straatjes (Nine Little Streets) De Negen Straatjes, or the Nine Little Streets, are exactly that – nine streets that run between the Prinsengracht and Singel canals and are lined with shops and boutiques. (For ... Read more » dennisvdw / Getty Images

#8 Rijksmuseum (State Museum) Considered one of Amsterdam's top museums (along with the Van Gogh and Anne Frank museums), the Rijksmuseum (or State Museum) features an impressive collection of artists, including Rembrandt ... Read more » John Lewis Marshall / Courtesy Rijksmuseum

#9 Artis Royal Zoo (Natura Artis Magistra) Visitors traveling with children in tow might want to make some space in their itinerary for the Artis Royal Zoo. Lions, monkeys and penguins are housed here, along with about ... Read more » Kevin Oliver / Flickr

#10 Heineken Experience The Heineken Experience, which takes place in the old Heineken Brouwerij (Heineken Brewery), is a must-do for fans of the fermented beverage. And according to its website, the Heineken ... Read more » nucksfan604 / Flickr

#11 Concertgebouw Constructed in 1888, the Concertgebouw (literally Concert Building) hosts 900-plus shows and about 700,000 visitors per year, which makes it one of the world's busiest concert venues. Check ... Read more » Bernardo C / Flickr

#12 NEMO Science Museum Anyone that says Amsterdam isn't for kids hasn't visited the NEMO Science Museum, housed inside the ship-like green building on the harbor. Filled with hands-on activities, kids can spend ... Read more » quinnums / Getty Images

#13 Zandvoort You probably knew about Amsterdam's canals, but what about its beach? Just about 20 miles west of the city center is a place called Zandvoort, a strip of sand ... Read more » Getty Images

#14 Museum Het Rembrandthuis (Rembrandt House) Rembrandt van Rijn (yep, Rembrandt is his first, not last name) once lived and worked in this restored home. So not only will you see the most complete collection of ... Read more » InnaFelker / Getty Images

# Eating Amsterdam Food Tours Read more » Jiann Ho / Getty Images

# Leemstar, Amsterdam Canal Cruises Read more » Prasit photo / Getty Images

# Museum Ons' Lieve Heer op Solder Read more » Birute / Getty Images