To get a good taste of Amsterdam without having to fight the huge crowds of tourists and coffee shops, I suggest you make your way to Central Station and hop on the ferry to Buiksloterweg. Read more.
Enjoy the view of Amsterdam on the A'DAM tower, and if you dare take a seat on the roof-top swing. Read more.
Visit the Nederlands Philharmonisch Orkest when they are practicing. The old church where they rehearse makes a gorgeous stage with amazing acoustics. They also show themed movies from time to time. Read more.
Inspired by the VOC travels, most plants of this botanical garden come from former Dutch colonies... Read more.
If you are up for some history, this museum is all about the relationship between Amsterdam and St. Petersburg. The temporary exhibitions are great... Read more.
Also known by locals as the giant bath tub. It is dedicated to modern and contemporary art and design. Usually it is not as crowded as the Van Gogh museum or the Rijksmuseum so it's worth checking... Read more.
A huge collection of medical oddities and curiosities of the Academic Medical Center has been transformed into a museum... This is a great visit, if you have a taste for the obscure and macabre. Read more.
Artis is a small zoo but what it lacks for grandeur on space, it makes up with its atmosphere and events. Take a walk in the butterfly garden or go to the evolution hall... Read more.
Besides having quite a few nice bars to pop in for food or drinks, all the lights, bridges, and buildings of all forms and sizes make a lovely view. Especially when they reflect in the water... Read more.
Foam is the go-to place if you have a thing for contemporary photography. Located in one of Keizersgracht's mansions, it hosts amazing expositions... Read more.
The invisible fourth cross on our city symbol is WWII. This rather unknown, multi-lingual museum will tell you all about Amsterdam, the Netherlands, and our colonies in WWII... Read more.
Book yourself a boat trip to see the city that has been living in harmony with water for centuries. I especially love the ones that provide a good breakfast or cheese and wine pairings... Read more.
This eccentric nightclub opens at 3 a.m., when everything else closes. It is known for having yummy cocktails instead of just lagers. Read more.
If beer is your thing, you must visit this place and its 400 varieties. The barkeeper knows his beers, so don't hesitate to ask for recommendations. Read more.
Every month they have a new chef and a new menu. They have a great terrace where you can watch boats passing by. Only if the sun is out. Read more.
A hole in the wall with the best Belgian (not French) fries in town, along with 25 sauces to pick from. Just saying. Read more.
With an extensive menu of home-brewed beer, this is the hangout for a chat with friends and laughter underneath an old mill! Read more.
If you didn't visit Italy, or if you are a pizza lover, this is your place. They have a variety of starters, pizzas, and a good wine cart. Read more.
A store specialized in importing tea and making their own blends. After popular demand, they added a small lunchroom to their store. Read more.
This place has everything from finger-food and hangover treats to big lunches. At night it turns into a bar with samosas to die for. Read more.
Ring the golden bell to be shown the way into this old-fashioned, high-end cocktail bar. Warning: you're probably not leaving sober. Read more.
The Dutch can't cook? Take a seat on their water-side balcony when the weather is nice. Enjoy homemade cakes, quiches, and cookies to die for. Read more.
Cutest typical bruin café in the Jordaan. Don't leave this place without trying their delicious and greasy bitterballen – a must try Dutch delicacy in this city. Read more.
Typical Dutch food. The perfect place to go if you are traveling with your mom. Make a good impression, and they might even hang your picture on the wall. Read more.
