Sunday 7 March 2010

10 Things For Families To Do In Amsterdam

Your Amsterdam is - Amazing, Marvelous, Sensuous, Terrific, Excellent, Ravishing, Darling, Arresting, Magnificent! It really is a fantastic vacation destination for the architecture lovers where each monument stands better than the other. Its stunning structural designs, striking mansion houses, exquisite canals, big shopping malls, and elegant hotels just make it the most desired tourist destination.

The Dutch capital has lots of charms, something for every traveler's taste. You can have complete fun and do lots of things in the city, if you are out to take family vacation in Amsterdam. You may start your Amsterdam exploration from DAM SQUARE, which is typically the first port of call for tourists, located in the historical center of Amsterdam, south of the main transportation hub, Centraal Station. It is famous for its notable buildings and frequent events.

Leidseplein, a lively square situated in central Amsterdam, is one of the busiest hubs for nightlife. You can enjoy nice night out at the square and the surrounding streets, full of bars, restaurants, outdoor cafes, theaters, dance clubs, are nice places for hang out. Street performers and fire eaters are major attractions of the square, which is located in the southwest of the central (canal) district, immediately northeast of the Singelgracht canal.

If you are art lover, visit the Stedelijk Museum (City/Urban Museum), located at Museum Square (Museumplein), close to the Rijksmuseum and the Van Gogh Museum. The museum is home to the city's modern and contemporary art from the 19th century till the present day, and features the works of Picasso and Monet.

Jordaan, a district in Amsterdam is famous for fine streets, charming canals, brown coffee shops, and exclusive shops. It is home to many art galleries, particularly for modern art. You really can have nice time out at this place and its neighborhood, which is also studded with specialty shops and restaurants, and markets.

The real tourist magnet, Rembrandtplein (Rembrandt Square) is perfect place to enjoy real Dutch nightlife. The vibrant square is particularly famous for nightlife, reputable diamond dealers and the unavoidable tacky souvenir shops. It's your place for excellent night clubs, gay venues, public houses, eating places, coffee shops, cafés, and hotels. Here, you can find typical chock-a-block Dutch pubs and Dutch music.

Situated in the Pijp district, the Albert Cuypmarkt is the best place for shopping. It is possibly the most familiar and most engaged outdoor marketplace in Europe. Surrounded by lots of pleasant cafes and small shops, the place attracts thousands of visitants each day; particularly popular on Saturdays. There are more than 300 stalls offering goods ranging from fresh produce, to clothes, to odds and ends, with the cheapest prices in Amsterdam.

Right in the center of the city, Artis Zoo is the oldest zoo of Holland. It comprises four main areas including Zoo, Planetarium, Botanical Gardens and Geological and Zoological museum. It's your place for watching varieties of old trees and statues of modern artists, geological & zoological wonders, and enjoying trips trough the universe at Planetarium.

Hortus Botanicus is a gigantic botanical garden established in 1632. It has 6000 plants and some of the plants are truly unique as 2000 years old agave cactus. It is near to Artis - Amsterdam ZOO, and remains a pleasing oasis of tranquility in the tiring and busy Amsterdam centre.

You can also enjoy shopping in Dutch style and visiting some of its famed street markets named as Albert Cupy, Waterlooplein, Bloemenmarkt Flower Market or Dappermarkt. Your trip to Amsterdam just wouldn't be complete without visiting a Windmill. There are 8 eye-catching windmills in at the heart of the city just waiting to admire. Don't forget to take your camera with you!

Author writes for Holiday Velvet, a website providing listings for Amsterdam holiday apartments, Amsterdam hotels, bed and breakfasts, and Amsterdam vacation.

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