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For a long time, Amsterdam has been retained its image of a place to get high. However, its start-up scene and mass becoming home to Netflix and Uber have changed its perception to visitors. The new crowd of creative have brought a fresh new look to the city adding to its rich history. You can avoid the red-lit district and crowded dam square for freer spaces by boat or bicycle. There are many activities for both night and day for you to enjoy. You can never get bored in Amsterdam thanks to the many opportunities to have fun in the city. Here some of the most important places to visit;
1. Shopping
The nine streets are the place to shop if you are interested to check out the quality of services in Amsterdam. There are many affordable boutiques in town and a variety of brands to explore here too. The best qualities and top world brands can be found in the streets easily. The Noordermarkt has the best space for artisan cheese, fruit and vegetables, and bread. You can also find great places for coffee.
2. The outskirts
Cycling out of town is a favorite thing for tourists as well. You can pedal all the way along the Amstel river to Ouderberk on an hour-long cycle to the charming old town. Here you will enjoy great lunch and the sunny terrace with an abundance of cafés to choose from. There is space to stroll around the scenic windmill and lake too.
3. Swimming in the wild
Swimming in the canal is an odd thing to do in the city, but it is a favorite thing for the locals as well. There is a large forest nearby on the south-west side. You can enjoy the numerous wild swimming spots away from the crowds except for a few local families in the shallow pools.
4. Museums
Amsterdam is home to seven of the best museums. You can have reduced entry to more than at least 400 museums at a minimal cost. The I Amsterdam city card, for example, offers free entry into as many as 50 of the major museums including a canal cruise, and unlimited public transport. It is valid for up to 96 hours and is available online for booking before arrival.
5. The Anne Frank House
The faded photos remain on the walls of Anne Frank’s bedroom of the famous heroic story. The museum tells the story of the teenage girl’s experience during the war, which is in her diaries known worldwide
6. Van Gogh
Amsterdam hosts the biggest Van Gogh collection with the artist’s most iconic works from Sunflowers and the Bedroom among others. Other items such as letters between him and his brother are preserved to celebrate the pride of Dutch’s best painter. In total, he had 2,100 artworks completed mostly in the last 2 years he lived.
7. Hermitage
This is the smaller version of the great St. Petersburg mother-ship, which is located in the heart of Amsterdam overlooking the gorgeous blue bridge. Here, tourists flock to be part of the exhibitions every year showcasing varied Russian items.
8. The Lord in the Attic
The nation has preserved their golden age lifestyle with many merchant’s houses now available to the tourists. The co-founders reserved many places but the ‘Lord in the Attic’ is the most popular among the available options. It carries a rich history between the conflict between the Catholic and protestant division in settlements.
9. Cycling in the Tulip fields of Keukenhof
There are always busloads of tourists finding their way to Keukenhof in summer for their holidays. You can avoid this rush and crowd to instead ride by the sides to enjoy the fresh flowery environment. The tulip farms go all the way to the sea to make your ride dazzling and extraordinary.
10. Hortus Botanicus
This small botanical garden is recognized as one of the oldest available. You can wander among the palm houses and tropical plants towering overhead. There is a popular butterfly house with winged beauties in the vicinity and an airy oranger café to complete your expedition.
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