Amsterdam Tourism Guide

Queen’s Day in Amsterdam

ryan — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 10:24:14 +0000

For many, Queen’s Day in Amsterdam is the ultimate party, well worth coordinating a trip around. A national holiday in the Netherlands, Queen’s Day (Koninginnedag) honors the birth of Queen Beatrix. Although the queen’s actual birthday is January 31, it’s observed on April 30 (or the 29th if the 30th happens to fall on a …

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d’Vijff Vlieghen

admin — Sun, 19 Feb 2012 20:36:02 +0000

The “Five Flies” part of the nh world group offers north sea specialties presented in a classic atmosphere. Some of the items they offer are ox sausage, tartar scallops, and pan fried skate. Dinner only Reservations Address Restaurant d’Vijff Vlieghen Spuistraat 294-302 1012 VX Amsterdam Contact Phone: +31 (0)20 53 04 060 Fax: +31 (0)20 …

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Bloemenmarkt Flower Market

admin — Sun, 19 Feb 2012 19:15:30 +0000

The world’s only floating flower market, the Bloemenmarkt is on a row of barges situated on Singel between Muntplein and Koningsplein. One of the main flower suppliers to the city, the Bloemenmarkt is not only a great place for sightseeing, it’s a great place to pick up some of the Netherlands’ famous tulip bulbs to …

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Cannabis Cup

admin — Sun, 19 Feb 2012 18:07:49 +0000

Amsterdam hosts to the Cannabis Cup every year during the week of Thanksgiving. The Cannabis Cup is organized by High Times magazine, and offers natives and tourists alike a chance to enjoy consuming and judging marijuana. Participants pay $199 in advance or $250 at the door for a a “judges pass”, which allows entry to …

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Dampkring Coffeeshop Amsterdam

admin — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 11:11:32 +0000

Made famous by the Oceans 12 movie, the dampkring is really cool with high quality buds and a nice atmosphere. Often busy, but for a reason. They have multiple locations and a grow shop. dampkring.nl Original Location Handboogstraat 29 1012 XM Amsterdam Netherlands +31 20 638 0705 ‎ Dampkring Haarlemmerstraat (Formerly Pink Floyd Coffeeshop) Haarlemmerstraat 44 1013 …

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De Rokerij Coffeeshop Amsterdam

admin — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 10:56:08 +0000

The Rokerij is one of the best coffee shops in Amsterdam with cool decor, an ambient atmosphere, and outstanding quality grass and hash, table service and even beer on tap (although it is only 1% beer due to the law preventing alcohol sales in coffeeshops). The staff is generally helpful and tolerant of tourists. They have 4 locations, but …

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Diamond Museum Amsterdam

admin — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 10:21:07 +0000

A museum dedicated to the trading, cutting and polishing of diamonds. Near the Museumplein. Paulus Potterstraat 8 1071 CZ Amsterdam 020-305-5300 www.diamantmuseumamsterdam.nl

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Amsterdam Today

admin — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 21:28:02 +0000

Amsterdam Today: here are some news and information resources in English. Find out what is going on in Amsterdam today including news, weather, events and sports. DutchNews.nl – A reasonably good news website publishing local, national headlines in English. DutchNews.nl Simply Amsterdam News – A bloggy kind of news feed featuring one news item or …

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IJ-Hallen Flea Market

ryan — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 10:45:17 +0000

Held twice a month in a warehouse on the north side of the River IJ, the best part of the IJ-Hallen Flea Market is the ride to get there! A free ferry from Central Station takes you across the river in about 10 minutes, where the flea market is a five-minute walk from the dock. …

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De Zotte

ryan — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 08:15:23 +0000

Tucked on a side street near the Melkweg concert hall, De Zotte (“The Crazy”) is a tiny little Belgian bar that serves amazing Belgian steaks and frites with a range of sauces. And while the food is good (really, really good!), the true star of the space is De Zotte’s beer menu, which features well …

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