What to Do and See in Amsterdam
By Shannon McAllister, About.com Guide to Amsterdam Travel
How should you spend your time in Amsterdam? These resources cover everything from top Amsterdam museums, walking tours and canal cruises to Amsterdam's best restaurants and bars, parks and shopping areas. You'll also find information on events and day trips.
- Amsterdam Museums and Attractions
- Amsterdam Walking Tours and Neighborhood Profiles
- Biking in Amsterdam
Amsterdam Museums and Attractions
With more than 50 museums and Europe's largest historical inner city, there's no shortage of sights to explore in Amsterdam.
- Top 5 Things to Do in Amsterdam
- Rijksmuseum Visitor's Guide
- Van Gogh Museum Visitor's Guide
- Anne Frank House Visitor's Guide
Amsterdam Walking Tours and Neighborhood Profiles
Wandering through the Amsterdam is the best way to see the city. Find resources, tours and tips for exploring Amsterdam's streets and waterways.
- Walking Tour: Western Canal Belt
- Walking Tour: Eastern Canal Belt
- Explore Amsterdam's Best Small Canals
- Neighborhood Profile: De Pijp
- Neighborhood Profile: Museum Quarter/Oud Zuid
Biking in Amsterdam
Biking is by far the best way to get around Amsterdam. If you decide to rent a bike while you're here, you'll feel oh-so-Dutch as you cruise along the canals. Find out all you need to know about biking in Amsterdam here, including tips, photos and FAQs.
- Top 10 Tips for Riding a Bike in Amsterdam
- Where to Rent a Bike in Amsterdam
- Visual Guide to Amsterdam Bike Safety (Photos)
- Is It Safe for a Tourist to See Amsterdam by Bike?
- Why Are the Bikes in Amsterdam So Old and Run-down?
Amsterdam Restaurants and Food
With such an international population, Amsterdam offers restaurants and cafés with everything from genuine Indonesian food to Mediterranean tapas. Of course, no visit is complete without trying some tasty Amsterdam street foods, tempting baked goods and traditional Dutch fare. These resources will help you learn where to eat in Amsterdam, what to order and even how to pay the bill.
- Directory of Amsterdam Restaurant Reviews
- Amsterdam Restaurants You Won't Find in a Guidebook
- Foods to Try in Amsterdam
Amsterdam Shopping and Markets
Look beyond the postcards and Delftware knock-offs...find Amsterdam's best shopping areas here. There's something for everyone, from modern home furnishings and stately antiques to Dutch designer clothes and funky thrift stores. And discover Amsterdam's open-air markets -- including flea markets, flower markets, art markets, food markets -- which are some of Europe's biggest and busiest.
- Top 10 Amsterdam Shopping Areas
- Amsterdam's Best Markets
- Best Inexpensive Gifts to Buy in Amsterdam and the Netherlands
- Best Food and Drink Gifts to Buy in Amsterdam and the Netherlands
Amsterdam Bars, Cafés and Nightlife
Whether you're looking for a wild night out in the thick of Amsterdam's club scene, or a calmer evening spent sipping handcrafted beers in a local brown café, you'll find that Amsterdam's nightlife scene caters to a wide range of visitors.
