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 Playground, lake and woods... |
Amstelveenseweg Amsterdam 1083 EA Netherlands +31 (0)20 0900 9292 http://www.amsterdamsebos.nl |
Amsterdam's largest green areas are on the edge of town. The Amsterdamse Bos is easy to find, with boating lakes, an open-air theatre and large playground. While nature lovers may enjoy a beautiful walk through the woods, plane spotters can watch low-flying aircraft coming from Schiphol. The Amsterdamse Bos is also where you'll find the Bos Museum, which has maps of the park, including walking routes, and Geitenhouderij Ridammerhoeve, a goat farm with 120 goats and loads of adorable kids. It also sells bio-dynamic goat's milk, cheeses and ice-cream, and has a small recreation area and sandpit. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Pedal-Powered Paddle Boats |
Weteringschans 26-1 hg Amsterdam 1017 SG Netherlands +31 (0)20 626 5574 / +31 (0)20 623 9886 http://www.canal.nl info@canal.nl |
While in Amsterdam, take this magnificent opportunity to view the city from a different angle. Tour its myriad canals, lively atmosphere and lovely canal-side houses, all from the comfort of a four-seater paddle boat powered by your own pedaling. Cruise under the city's various bridges and soak in the splendors of daily life. Canal biking allows you to develop your own route through town and sightsee at your own pace. See website for more info. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Street Party Number One |
Various venues Amsterdam Netherlands +31 (0)20 201 8800 (Tourist information) http://www.koninginnedag.nl/ info@koninginnedag.nl |
Queen's Day, celebrated on April 30, is the most festive occasion of the year. Amsterdam is particularly famous for the all-out parties that commence. You will see plenty of orange on this day, as it represents the House of Orange, which is the name of the current Dutch dynasty. The current monarch visits towns on Queen's Day where special celebrations often in the form of demonstrations of old-fashioned dances and crafts take place. What makes Queen's Day truly unique, however, are the stalls set up by the roadside. Queen's Day is known as a 'free market' day when people sell household goods they no longer need: the Dutch equivalent of our garage sales. See website for yearly details. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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City Center Green |
vondelpark Amsterdam 1054 ET Netherlands +31 20 523 7790 |
This large, green oasis was created in the second half of the 19th century, and named after the poet Joost van den Vondel (1587-1679), a statue of whom was unveiled here in 1867. Today Vondelpark, one of the most-visited spots in the city, is a restful haven for citizens away from the city's chaos. Come here for inline skating, let your children play in the large playground or have a cup of coffee on one of the four terraces. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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