7 Things to Do in Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands
Ask people their first thoughts of Amsterdam, Netherlands, and they will probably tell you it is full of brothels, stoners, bikes, and maybe a few good art galleries. When asked if they would visit, the response may be “none of that interests me, so why would I want to go there?”.
Amsterdam is an amazing place! We have visited many times and love this vibrant city. Having been for many special occasions, including our own hen/stag weekend, we can categorically say, there are an incredible amount of things to do in Amsterdam, more than you may initially realise! Let us share with you how we have spent our time in Amsterdam. After reading this, hopefully you will add this multi-cultural city to your destination list.
Amsterdam is such a chilled out place to visit, well, apart from dodging bikes, cars, buses & trams! The people are warm, friendly and very helpful, plus there is a great transport system which means nowhere is out of reach. So without any further ado, here are our suggestions for 7 things to do in Amsterdam. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
Amsterdam is an amazing place! We have visited many times and love this vibrant city. Having been for many special occasions, including our own hen/stag weekend, we can categorically say, there are an incredible amount of things to do in Amsterdam, more than you may initially realise! Let us share with you how we have spent our time in Amsterdam. After reading this, hopefully you will add this multi-cultural city to your destination list.
Amsterdam is such a chilled out place to visit, well, apart from dodging bikes, cars, buses & trams! The people are warm, friendly and very helpful, plus there is a great transport system which means nowhere is out of reach. So without any further ado, here are our suggestions for 7 things to do in Amsterdam. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
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Guide Name: 7 Things to Do in Amsterdam
Guide Location: Netherlands » Amsterdam
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Article (B))
Author: Angie Briggs
Read it on Author's Website: http://www.feetdotravel.com/the-blog/7-things-to-do-in-amsterdam-instead-of-red-lights-and-coffee-shops
Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
Guide Location: Netherlands » Amsterdam
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Article (B))
Author: Angie Briggs
Read it on Author's Website: http://www.feetdotravel.com/the-blog/7-things-to-do-in-amsterdam-instead-of-red-lights-and-coffee-shops
Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
- Dam Square
- Vondelpark
- Van Gogh Museum
- Rijksmuseum
- Museum Het Rembrandthuis
- Our Lord in the Attick Museum
- Amsterdam Museum
- The Heineken Experience
- Cheese Museum
- Sex Museum
- Hash, Marihuana & Hemp Museum
- Anne Frank’s House
- Stones Cafe
- The Waterhole in Leidseplein
- Babas Coffee Shop
- Museum of Prostitution
- de Gooyer
- The Royal Palace
- Fo Guang Shan
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