Amsterdam

ScaredOnce · 11-12-2011, 07:02 PM

Anybody gonna be around next wknd?

I'm meeting my gf in London on Thurs then we're heading to The Dam for a few days to unwind before hopping to Rome. We'll be meeting some mutual friends and stuff, but I thought I'd ask here if anyone would be in the neighbourhood...

What do you guys like to do whilst in Amsterdam?

Q4P · 11-12-2011, 07:10 PM

Come on man; what to do in Amsterdam?

Visit a museum and the Anne Frank house

I went there a year and a half ago and that's what I did.

ScaredOnce · 11-12-2011, 07:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Questforpower

Come on man; what to do in Amsterdam?

Visit a museum and the Anne Frank house

I went there a year and a half ago and that's what I did.

I got the general hanging out plan down... looking for any special inside points to really make it a memorable weekend for us.

The Ghost of Tom Joad · 11-13-2011, 10:16 AM

TotalPower · 11-13-2011, 01:11 PM

there is another fantastic museum that starts with an 'r'....can't remember (too early).

besides museums, Anne frank house, you have to go to the Heineken experience...maybe take a train ride to Leiden (college town like 20 min away) and just walk around.

nmulax · 11-13-2011, 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by TotalPower

there is another fantastic museum that starts with an 'r'....can't remember (too early).

Rijksmuseum

Also the Van Gogh museum, a canal boat tour, you should at least see the RLD, and I liked The Hague (which has plenty of things to see, so spend a day there).

qclik · 11-13-2011, 04:59 PM

i would visit the "coffee" shop there

lebreeze · 11-14-2011, 06:22 PM

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i would visit the "coffee" shop there

Multiple time

Year's_End · 11-14-2011, 06:28 PM

>smoke hash
>eat pizza/hotdog/baguette hybrid foodstuffs

Tondtar · 11-14-2011, 07:29 PM

Go to the original SupperClub for some great vibes and excellent food.

GarySL · 11-15-2011, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by nmulax

Rijksmuseum

Also the Van Gogh museum, a canal boat tour, you should at least see the RLD, and I liked The Hague (which has plenty of things to see, so spend a day there).

+1, to see amogst the greatest paintings ever:
Rembrandt's Nightwatch

Vermeer's Milkmaid

Hal's Jolly Drinker:

escobar929 · 11-15-2011, 11:48 AM

Rijksmuseum is incredible, every time I have been to amsterdamn part of it had been closed for renovations, hopefully thats all done.

Leiden is pretty cool, they have a huge flower garden that was pretty nice to go to. The Hague was also great city to visit, the MC Escher museum is there, one of my fav museum I have ever been to

Both are about a 45min train ride from Amsterdamn

Check out the RLD and if you are into coffee shops, my favs are The Noon, Amnesia and Barneys

Twinbo · 11-15-2011, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by nmulax

Rijksmuseum

Also the Van Gogh museum, a canal boat tour, you should at least see the RLD, and I liked The Hague (which has plenty of things to see, so spend a day there).

defintely take a canal boat tour. It seems touristy but you can schedule one with a nice dinner and it really is the best way to see the city. There are two main "squares" where all the action is for night life. Leidsplein (sp) and Rembrandtstein (might be slightly off on name) have all kinds of great bars and restaurants and there is always cool street performers.

Boosted John · 11-15-2011, 06:40 PM

go to a club called the Millkweg and to a coffee shop called smokey's..

ScaredOnce · 11-15-2011, 08:22 PM

Guys... thanks so much for all the advice!

We decided to stay at a boutique hotel right on Rembrandtsplein. It's not the best, but time spent in the room won't be to admire the hotel..

We're definitely checking out Rijksmuseum and I think the canal tour might be a great thing. I'm going to try to pin down exactly how to do that on Friday from London since I'm staying at her place there till we leave.

We actually just decided to maybe extend this by a week and check out Rome and Paris before going back to London. But, I got those cities down for things to do.

ScaredOnce · 11-15-2011, 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Tondtar

Go to the original SupperClub for some great vibes and excellent food.

Ooo... I'm intrigued. I just went to make reservations and I'm not sure... for a romantic couple.. are we to reserve a table or a bed? What did you do, Tondar? If you don't mind me asking... Just want to get this right! lol

Thanks again, all, for the super advice!!! I can't wait. I don't know how I've avoided Amsterdam all this time. Looks like good things are everywhere!

GarySL · 11-15-2011, 10:49 PM

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Originally Posted by nmulax

Rijksmuseum

Also the Van Gogh Museum, a canal boat tour, you should at least see the RLD, and I liked The Hague (which has plenty of things to see, so spend a day there).

Enjoy your visit!

I saw these paintings when I was in high school. Someday, I hope to see them again:

Irises

Harvest in Arles

Self-portrait in a Felt Hat

Tondtar · 11-16-2011, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by ScaredOnce

Ooo... I'm intrigued. I just went to make reservations and I'm not sure... for a romantic couple.. are we to reserve a table or a bed? What did you do, Tondar? If you don't mind me asking... Just want to get this right! lol

Thanks again, all, for the super advice!!! I can't wait. I don't know how I've avoided Amsterdam all this time. Looks like good things are everywhere!

Well, you take off your shoes first, then eat and drink on the bed and then do then whatever you do is your own choice .....Welcome to Amsterdam

donovan · 11-16-2011, 09:39 PM

There are a couple things to do in Ams...but you have to find the hidden shit lol. Also dont go with some LAME ass people.

Mr. ///M3 RD · 11-17-2011, 03:24 PM

Take a Canal Tour
See the smallest / narrowest street in the world
Explore Dutch Art, from the Old Masters to Mondriaan
Remember Anne Frank and the Dutch World War II Experience
Stop and Smell the Flowers
Explore De Wallen
Hop on a Bicycle
Taste Traditional Dutch Cuisine - and that of its Former Colonies
Get out of Town
Experience the Cannabis Coffeeshop Culture
Buy Yourself Happy at Amsterdam's Retail Hot Spots
Last but not least visit a diamond cutter (blind fold your girlfriend)

If you do all that you will never get to Rome

so pick 3 to 6 items from the list have fun it's a great city

ScaredOnce · 11-18-2011, 09:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Rolf-Dieter

Take a Canal Tour
See the smallest / narrowest street in the world
Explore Dutch Art, from the Old Masters to Mondriaan
Remember Anne Frank and the Dutch World War II Experience
Stop and Smell the Flowers
Explore De Wallen
Hop on a Bicycle
Taste Traditional Dutch Cuisine - and that of its Former Colonies
Get out of Town
Experience the Cannabis Coffeeshop Culture
Buy Yourself Happy at Amsterdam's Retail Hot Spots
Last but not least visit a diamond cutter (blind fold your girlfriend)

If you do all that you will never get to Rome

so pick 3 to 6 items from the list have fun it's a great city

Thanks, Man! Appreciate it..

That part I bolded made me LOL... I'll be sure to remember the blindfolds!

Robin_NL · 11-19-2011, 06:48 AM

Albert Cuyp market is nice too in the Oud-Zuid area. A bit less touristic.
My grandma was born there.

You can also visit the Heineken brewery/ museum nearby the centre at the Stadhouderskade.
Also in the centre is the Beurs(oldest stock exchange in the world) Beursplein/Damrak. Beware of the Occupy Whateverguys though

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