Off Beaten Path Attractions in Amsterdam

Amsterdam's city center is small yet densely packed with things to do, see and eat. As a result, the number of offbeat, unusual, and downright awesome finds make exploring the incredibly compact city center worthwhile. From quirky museums and shops to interesting restaurants, Amsterdam has something for every type of budget and city adventure seeker. Venture out at night time, and the nightlife is no less surprising.

Waddenzee - Mud Walking

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Wading through the mud, a truly Dutch past-time...
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Brouwerij 't IJ

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Funenkade 7
at Sarphatistraat

Come drink with the locals in an old mill brewery...
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't Twiske Beaches

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Nathan F. Israelweg 3

Several wonderful sandy beaches on a massive lake in a nature reserve just 5 kilometres north of Amsterdam city centre...
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Anne Frank House

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Prinsengracht 267

The perfectly preserved Anne Frank House just as you imagined it from her famous diaries...
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Heineken Experience

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Stadhouderskade 78
At Ferdinand Bolstraat

Visit the home of Heineken...
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Canal Bike

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Weteringschans 26-1 hoog

Pedal-Powered Paddle Boats...
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Hotel Arena

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s Gravesandestraat 51

Restaurant, Bar, Hotel, Club - All in One...
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Het Twiske Nature Reserve

Noorderlaaik 1

Typical Dutch landscapes have been perfectly preserved, windmills included, in this extensive nature reserve just 5 kilometres from the centre of Amsterdam...
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Fast Flying Ferry

Pontplein, De Ruyterkade

A great 30 minute trip along Amsterdam's Ij river towards the coast for a day at the beach...
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Essential Amsterdam: Van Gogh Museum, Canal Cruise, Bike Rental

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Canal Cruise...
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Amsterdam Bike Rental

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Bike Rental...
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Urban Home & Garden Tours

R. Hogerbeetsstraat 2

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Slender salon

Amsterdam, The Netherlands

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Koan Float

Herengracht 321

Forget everything and relax in a salt water tank, floating around like you're in a dream!...
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Museum Het Catharina Gasthuis

Achter de Kerk 14
At Oosthaven

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Dierenkliniek De Wetering

Weteringschans 141

The Animal Song...
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Tip de Bruin

Nieuwendijk 82

Affordable Men's Wear...
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Gemeentearchief Amsterdam

Vijzelstraat 32

Amsterdam's Colorful History...
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Brussels and Antwerp Day Trip from Amsterdam

Day Trips...
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Amsterdams Marionetten Theater

Nieuwe Jonkerstraat 8

Wooden actors...
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