OT: A Day in Amsterdam - Suggestions please?
by DCO'sfan on Feb 20, 2012 2:22 PM EST
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PrintHi everyone. As many of you know, I'm embarking on a trip to Israel starting March 5th. I'm flying alone for a number of reasons, but that's not very important. I have a 12-hour layover in Amsterdam, and as such I'm taking a tour of the city. Some of you mentioned that you've been to Amsterdam, and I'm trying to make a list of fun places to visit in one day. I hope this fanpost can keep your thoughts organized because a comment in Bird Droppings will inevitably get lost in the shuffle.
Thanks in advance for your help. I really appreciate it!
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Well, I'm an art nerd (oh, who am I kidding, I'm an all-purpose nerd)
But if you have any interest in art at all, you can’t miss the Rijksmuseum and the Van Gogh museum is also fantastic. A lot of people like the Heineken brewery tour, but if you want to have a more unique alcohol related experience, the House of Bols is something I’d recommend – it is the oldest continuously operating corporation in the Netherlands, the nation’s oldest distillery, and one of the finest producers of gin in the world, as well as of the Dutch spirit genever. The Anne Frank house is actually quite fascinating and moving, and the tulip market is a remarkable sight to see.
But I’d add that you are going to one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Save a few hours just to walk around.
To be understood is to be a prostitute. ~ Fernando Pessoa
by James F on Feb 21, 2012 12:07 AM EST reply actions 1 recs
Great advice for a 17 year old!
What is the drinking age there?
Radical Environmental Islamic Global Warmist
by WestcoastO'sFan on Feb 21, 2012 1:12 AM EST up reply actions
In my defense...
..I really had no clue how old he was.
To be understood is to be a prostitute. ~ Fernando Pessoa
double whammy
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by WestcoastO'sFan on Feb 22, 2012 4:17 AM EST up reply actions
second the rijksmuseum.
by j.q. higgins on Feb 21, 2012 9:51 AM EST via Android app up reply actions
I thought you were going to Hamsterdam at first.
Kevin Gregg-"You obviously haven't acquired my taste for pitching yet"
I went about seven months ago....
the Torture museum is pretty cool. Vondell Park is a nice stroll, but my best suggestion would be to take a canal boat ride, then just walk around the city. The architecture of the buildings is nice enough, and there is so much to see around the canals that just walking is fun. Stop here and there to have a pint. The Heineken is really good over there because it’s fresh, but the Heineken brew tour is pretty cheesey. The Tulip market is nice too. Of course settle into a coffehouse if that’s your thing.
Given that you’ll have about 8 1/2- 9 hours to be in the ciy itself, you can see plenty. Just take the train to Central Station from the airport, and it drops you off in the touristy area near Dam Square, boat tours, shopping. Grab a map, and don’t feel like a dumb tourist by pulling it out and looking at it. I have never seen so many tourists in my life as I did in my week there.
Oh yeah……EAT SOME PANCKAES!!!
When you're born into the human race you're given a ticket to the freak show. When you're born in America, you're given a front row seat. And some of us have notepads.-George Carlin
by Afghanistan Steve on Feb 22, 2012 2:19 AM EST reply actions
If you decide to visit a "coffeehouse"...
….aka, legally smoke some weed, beware that Amsterdam weed is much more potent than the stuff sold in the US.
Ask the person behind the counter for advice—it’s easy to be steered to something milder. If you don’t like to smoke, you can buy a brownie.
"End of season like this, to make Boston go home sad, crying, I’ll take it all day."—Robert Andino
and having said that, just realized you said, "a day."
I wouldn’t do the weed thing. It’s more of a novelty, and with only one day in such an amazing town, you don’t want to spend it stoned.
"End of season like this, to make Boston go home sad, crying, I’ll take it all day."—Robert Andino
Why not?
Seriously.
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by WestcoastO'sFan on Feb 24, 2012 5:46 PM EST up reply actions
Limited munchies options.
Kevin Gregg-"You obviously haven't acquired my taste for pitching yet"
by birdman on Feb 25, 2012 12:10 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Good call
but you can buy caramel waffle cookies in a tourist shop and bring them with you!
When you're born into the human race you're given a ticket to the freak show. When you're born in America, you're given a front row seat. And some of us have notepads.-George Carlin
by Afghanistan Steve on Feb 26, 2012 4:11 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
stroopwaffles
If you are ashamed to stand by your colors, you had better seek another flag. ~Author Unknown
Amsterdam transfer tour!
Take the train from Schiphol airport to Amsterdam Central station.when y’r there, look for a canal boat tour ticket. It’s better for u, because u don’t have to walk the whole day. Then, u must look for an Amsterdam City tour by bus ticket(different options of tours) at the tourism office, i think it’s near the station. when u are ready, if u have enough time, u can walk around at some shops in city. u must be at the airport Schiphol, three hours before your trip to Israel. Success!
Döner kebab and turkish pizza deluxe!
If u need a supermarket, there is a fine super at the Schiphol Plaza named Food Village, it has all kinds of products like bread, food and drinks from Japan, Holland and other countries. Outside, near Amsterdam Central station u can get döner kebab, shoarma or turkish pizza deluxe at the Döner Company. It’s delicious and nutritive!
Take a canal tour of the city.
It’s what the city is known for… well that and the coffeeshops. But seriously it’s a great way to spend the day. I agree with gio2chat about the Döner kebab… delicious!
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