Amsterdam

[Grapes of Wrath]

Off to Amsterdam for 3 nights this weekend with another couple. We have been quite a few times and done most of the museums, been known to frequent the occassional coffee shop, done boat trips etc etc, so know the city quite well.

Just wondered if anyone has any tips for something a bit different in Amsterdam, or something we may have missed or not heard of?

Failing that here is an opportunity to recall any good experiences you may have had there?

 

[nevergoagain]

Heineken Brewery was quite good the other week, massively updated since the last time I had been.

 

[severnside gull]

If the weather is fine visit the seaside

(no irony - it really is quite a different feel to the typical English seaside and can make a very pleasant day out of the city)

 

[tinytears]

15 minutes on the underground, go to the Ajax stadium & do the tour

 

[beorhthelm]

tried the Banana Bar?

 

[deakers]

Big fan of the floating Chinese restaurant, Sea Palace, nor far from the Central Station. Prawn crackers like surfboards! (look not taste)

 

[driller]

We did bike tour. Went to outer parts and had lunch in a park. Really chilled day and good way to how life goes on away from centrum.

 

[Brighton till i die]

Ann franks museum. Dont go after having a joint though or u will be properly depressed

 

[Curly5194]

Wow all these things to see in Amsterdam. When I was over there a few years ago with my mates I don't remember doing any of those things. Mmmm I don't remember very much actually! Except . . .

 

[Grapes of Wrath]

We did bike tour. Went to outer parts and had lunch in a park. Really chilled day and good way to how life goes on away from centrum.

Check my username and avatar, there's a reason for them! Me and saddles don't mix, but cheers anyway. Must admit it looks a great way to get around the city, and its certainly well geared up for bikes.

 

[Pretty pink fairy]

Off to Amsterdam for 3 nights this weekend with another couple. We have been quite a few times and done most of the museums, been known to frequent the occassional coffee shop, done boat trips etc etc, so know the city quite well.

Just wondered if anyone has any tips for something a bit different in Amsterdam, or something we may have missed or not heard of?

Failing that here is an opportunity to recall any good experiences you may have had there?

i've seen you in a different light now

 

[Grapes of Wrath]

i've seen you in a different light now

Cheers Das, but when I say museums, I mean the sex museum, the torture museum etc. And read occassional as constant!

The great thing about Amsterdam is it caters for everything and everybody. You can go with your mates or with the Mrs, and you can "almost" enjoy both as much

 

[Pretty pink fairy]

Cheers Das, but when I say museums, I mean the sex museum, the torture museum etc. And read occassional as constant!

The great thing about Amsterdam is it caters for everything and everybody. You can go with your mates or with the Mrs, and you can "almost" enjoy both as much

that's reassuring mate

 

[sod1]

Off to Amsterdam for 3 nights this weekend with another couple. We have been quite a few times and done most of the museums, been known to frequent the occassional coffee shop, done boat trips etc etc, so know the city quite well.

Just wondered if anyone has any tips for something a bit different in Amsterdam, or something we may have missed or not heard of?

Failing that here is an opportunity to recall any good experiences you may have had there?

 

[Grapes of Wrath]

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Good to see you two are still together, she's still looking fit to burst!

 

[nick c]

Castell at 252 lijnbaangracht is worth a visit,it's a meat feast extraordinaire.I had what i still consider the best bit of prime rib-eye i've ever tasted(and i've tasted plenty of steak over the years) and the three people i was with had similar experience's.Not your normal restaurant experience,would advise you book before hand,happy eating.

 

[moggy]

Get a bus out to The Zaanse Schans Windmill Village

 

[happypig]

The resistance museum opposite the zoo is worth a visit.

 

[Art Vs Science]

Club Church is quite good for a night out

 

[Herr Tubthumper]

I can recommend the Het Schip. It's a fine piece of social housing from the leading Amsterdam School architect Michel De Klerke. There's a museum tagged on the side.