2006-07-12 02:46:55 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Travel ➔ Europe (Continental) ➔ Netherlands
All depends on what you prefer.
There are very good museums including the place where Anne Frank lived.
The red light district is a must for walking around as there are lots of things to see (and lots of people doing the same thing)
The trams are efficient. The canals are very attractive and if you get a guide book you can try various walks along canals and get a bit of history e.g. why all the buildings are tall and narrow.
I've been 5 times and enjoyed myself immensely.
2006-07-12 02:52:04 · answer #1 · answered by FontOfNoKnowledge 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was fortunate enough to stay in a rental apartment overlooking De Waag, near the Oude Kerk (Old Church). The red light district must be seen to be believed. It's surreal, especially when you have hash swirling inside your blood and brain.
The people I met were very very kind-hearted and mellow. And they were multi-lingual which helped us knuckle-headed Americans who only spoke English. I loved the international cross-roads feel of it. New York City (once New Amsterdam!) has this feel, but not nearly as much as Old, Original Amsterdam.
You can get food of almost ANY nationality there. It was great!
We were there for nine days and only scratched the surface. I recommend just strolling around the red light district and following your whims. It's a fun place. Go and be cool, and enjoy!
Safe travels, my friend!
2006-07-13 09:03:24 · answer #2 · answered by Silent Kninja 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I loved Amsterdam - ideal place for a weekend as it's compact and you can get about quickly by tram. The Van Goch museum was great and you should take a boat on the river. All the little bars and cafes were good. It's worth walking through the red light district just after dark - your eyes will pop out! If you're going in the winter, it's FREEZIN'.
2006-07-12 09:51:34 · answer #3 · answered by Wendyberyl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ashley T
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2006-07-12 11:58:17 · answer #4 · answered by Squiggs 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Amsterdam is one of my favourite cities, it is really small so you can walk or tram anywhere easily. Van Gogh Museum and Reijks Museum are great, red light district is interesting(plus sex museums), the little China Town has great food, the Indonesian food is ace too. Just wander around with a city map and you'll have an excellent time. I don't know if it's still there, but cocktails at The Bulldog Bar was one of my favourite things to do.
2006-07-12 09:54:40 · answer #5 · answered by cobra 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Amsterdam is wicked, you must visit the grasshopper! Also the sex shows are a must as is the sex museum! You might get a bit pee'd off with people asking you "do you want to buy some charlie"! ( or not!if you do want some!) Another bar to visit just for the experience is "Teasers" absolutely wicked! ENJOY!!!
2006-07-12 09:56:20 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Amsterdamn is a nice cool place full of clubs and toke bars. Best place is the red light district!
2006-07-12 09:50:43 · answer #7 · answered by cherriwaves 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
loads of bars and restraunts, red light has to be seen, i went with a group of girls from work all nurses, we were gob smacked expecting to see a load of old prossies but its not so they put all of us to shame, we did the cafe bars too, well you have to sample the wares dont you? but be carefull if you do its a lot stronger than over here, one of our group spent all weekend in bed!!! be aware if you get the ferry its a good hours drive when you get off 6am in the morning have a good time we did
2006-07-12 10:03:19 · answer #8 · answered by LINDA L 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they have great 'window shopping' in amsterdam. even on sundays!!
2006-07-19 05:16:48 · answer #9 · answered by bubblebum 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
take a car and enjoy driving on the tram lines with the trams
2006-07-12 09:52:36 · answer #10 · answered by arnold 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋