Canal Cruise
10 a-4 P ; 1 hr trip
Blue Boat Company or Holland International Cruises
Central Amsterdam
Begijnhof-inner court with historic buildings and chapel
The Dam - Dam square (town square)
Koninklijk Paleis- Royal Palace
National Monument
Nieuwe Kerk (New Church) - often has art exhibits
Magere Brug ("Skinny Bridge")- draw bridge - photo at night
Red Light District
Rembrandtplein - square with cafes, hotels, nightlife
CANAL BELT
Anne Frank House
Singel - first canal, flower market is along this canal
Bloemenmarkt 8a-8p
Herengracht - first of the 3 major canals
Prinsengracht - 4th and longest of the canals
Museum District
Leidseplein - vibrant square
Rijksmuseum
9a-6p Cost: Adults 12:50 EUR, Children free
Van Gogh Museum
10a-6p, Friday 10p Cost: Adults 14 EUR, Children free
Stedelijk Museum CS - Modern Art Museum
Vondelpark
Heineken Experience
11:00-19:00 last tkt sale 17:30; Cost 15 EUR
The Jordaan (East of Canal Belt)
Defence Line of Amsterdam (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
- extending 135 km around the city, only example of a city fortification based on controlling the water
Restaurants
Indonesian
Kantjil & de Tijger 4:30-11p
Tempo Doeloe - Utrechtsestraat 75 - reservations are required
Puri Mas - Rijsttafels
Pancakes
Pancake Bakery - Prinsengracht 191, near Anne Frank House
Fast Food
Maoz Falafel - several locations
Cafe Luxembourg
'T 'Bluauwhooft (Dutch/Cont)
De Prins (Dutch/Fr)
Restaurant Winkel - Noordemarkt 43 (Jordaan) casual dinner/beer - stamppot
