The Netherlands
Amsterdam
Activities
Activities in Amsterdam
Bloemenmarkt
Located on the Singel Canal, the fantastic displays of flowers at this floating flower market is beautiful to behold.
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Cafe Hoppe
Established in 1670 and located in the center of a shopping, entertainment and nightlife district, this popular pub is famous for spontaneous parties that involve all patrons.
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De Looier
If you enjoy flea markets as well as quality antiques, head over to this shopper's emporium for some really neat stuff.
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Escape
With a capacity of 2,000, this is Amsterdam's largest nightspot, which is always crowded with a predominately young crowd.
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Exit
This is considered Amsterdam's largest gay club that consists of four floors offering bars, dance floors and, on the top floor, a chill-out area and a dark room.
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Hema
There are more than twelve Hema department stores around Amsterdam that offer everything from soup to nuts.
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Het Molenpad
This café has pleasant outdoor tables when the weather permits.
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In de Waag
This café is located in Nieuwmarkt or the Old Centre, and is housed in a weigh-house from the middle ages.
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Kalverstraat
It seems that all of Amsterdam can be found on or near this major street including shops, restaurants, clubs and museums.
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Kapitein Zeppos
This charming restaurant featuring live jazz, Gypsy and Brazilian music is housed in a historic building that was used for storing horse carriages during the 17th and 18th centuries, and later as a cigar factory in the early 1900s.
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Kitsch Kitchen
A far cry from Amsterdam's otherwise traditional and fine taste, this shop features quirky objects such as glowing key chains, off-the-wall tableware and recycled paraphernalia.
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Robin andamp, Rik Leermakers
Popular gay shop specializing in leather.
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Sauna Deco
Modesty has no place at this highly respectable sauna, where you get down to the altogether in mixed company.
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t Arendsnest
't Arendsnest serves nothing but beer from Dutch breweries. The pub has 350 different beers brewed by about 60 breweries in different parts of the Netherlands.
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Vondelpark
Amsterdam's most famous park was designed and built in 1850 and today is a popular place for tourists and residents who can enjoy a variety of outdoor activities such as biking, hiking, jogging and picnicking.
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