Amsterdam, Netherlands City Guide
For over 20 years, Pamela Lanier's Amsterdam, Netherlands Travel Guide has been your connection to Amsterdam's tourism community with invaluable details on local attractions, restaurants, shopping, museums, history, outdoor recreation and more.
What To See and Do
 Begin your day in one of Amsterdam’s many cozy cafes, and relax while sipping your coffee or tea and plan to enjoy the many faces of Amsterdam. A visit to Amsterdam won’t be complete without a ride on the canals. You might choose to combine your canal cruise with your museum outings, as a museum boat takes you from one famous destination to another, or squeeze in a concise one hour ride through the world famous canals. Five centuries of architecture can be seen from the 165 canals that pass beneath the 1281 bridges of Amsterdam. If you’d like to linger on the water, a four-hour cruise with dinner is always an option, and canal buses and canal bikes provide on-the-water transportation as well as a bit of old world charm and exercise.
A city orphanage built in the 15th century now houses the Amsterdam Historical Museum, where you will find a wealth of information on the city’s golden age in the 17th century as well as many other fascinating details about the city and its people. Dam Square, another interesting historical site, was the reception area for Napoleon and his troops during their takeover of the city in 1808. Dam Square is now the heart of Amsterdam, and on any given day it’s a boisterous locale. Spring makes for a lovely time to ride the Ferris wheel, and during the summer months street-performers are plentiful. One of the greatest attractions in Dam Square is the Royal Palace. Royal functions are still held at the Palace, although the Dutch Royal family no longer resides on the grounds.
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