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What to do in Amsterdam
- Several companies offer canal cruises - usually about one hour. Departures from: Prins Hendrikkade opposite Centraal Station; quayside Damrak; Rokin near Spui; Stadhouderskade 25 near Leidseplein.
- The Canal Bus runs a fixed route, stopping near major attractions. You can get off or on at each stop and as often as you like, but it is expensive - € 18 for a day pass.
- With a canal bike or rented boat, you can cruise the canals yourself, without the commentary. Canal Company is the largest renter, with four rental locations. The four-seater canal bikes cost € 8 per person per hour.
- Don't smoke cannabis products on the streets,
go to a coffeeshop to do it. Recently, boroughs have begun to
ban smoking cannabis in certain designated areas, but police (and
passers-by) might object to it on any street.
- Barney's, coffeeshop.
- Rokerij - four coffeeshops.
- Global Chillage
- Pink Floyd
- De Kroon
- Abraxas
- Homegrown Fantasy
- Queens Day. The national holiday, nominally in celebration of the Queen's birthday (in fact the previous Queen's birthday). The city is one big flea market, with bands playing, and many on-street parties. An experience you'll never forget! April 30th - but if that is a Sunday, it is one day earlier (to avoid offence to orthodox Protestants).
- MEETin Amsterdam is a not-for-profit web site to help you meet new people away from the bar and dating scene. The site's primary focus is to provide a relaxed, 'non-pickup-scene' social environment for people to enjoy without paying membership fees. For people who have either just moved to Amsterdam or lived there for a while, this group can be a great way to meet new people in the area. Events are arranged by MEETin members and include a variety of activities such as pub crawls, potlucks, movies, concerts, daytrips and much more. Check it out whether you're in Amsterdam for a few days, months or years. You have to register and create a profile in order to participate. The group consists mostly of expats from around the world and has grown to more than 1,000 members (end of 2006). The site is financed through voluntary donations.
- Canal Pride Amsterdam gay pride on the first weekend in August. One of the biggest festivals in Amsterdam with parties, performances, workshops and a boat parade on the Prinsengracht on Saturday afternoon which is always well worth seeing.
- BOOM CHICAGO is a Chicago-based comedy group that has been performing in Amsterdam for over ten years. The shows are cheap and audience participation is always encouraged. They perform at the Leidseplein Theater nightly (check their website for times) and are attached to the Boom Bar which is always lively before and after shows. Don't miss their Heinekin Late Nite at 11:30 PM on Friday nights (13 euros) which includes the whole cast unscripted, beers handed out for good suggestions from the audience, and just a general good time.
- CityNavigators offers handheld GPS tourist maps for rent through participating hotels or online. The GPS devices are pre-programmed to take you to popular attractions or to guide you through walking (or bicycle) tours. E-mail info@citynavigators.com for more information.
- Play Futsal Football tour organisers Eurofives stage special tournament weekends in Amsterdam at which you can enjoy some Dutch-style five-a-sides.
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