Choosing a list of only ten top things to do in Amsterdam is particularly difficult. It may be a relatively small and compact city, but it truly has a bit of everything. The best of Amsterdam includes fascinating bike rides on the hundreds of kilometres of car free bike paths, the liberal nature of the city reflected in the red light district and its many coffee shops which are allowed to sell soft drugs, the historical canal area which recently got UNESCO protected heritage status, and the many miles of canals which gave it its nickname Venice of the north. And that's before starting on the world famous museums, art galleries and everything Dutch, like windmills and cute wooden houses. If you've got a particular interest then take a look at the other Amsterdam top 10 lists on Nileguide.com
Paulus Potterstraat 7
At Museumplein
The biggest collection of Van Gogh's work under one roof...
Leidseplein 12
Canal Cruise...
Nieuwezijds Kolk 29
Taking the Stress out of Biking in Amsterdam...
Between Prinsengracht & Singel for 3 blocks below the Radhuisstraat
The 9 Little Streets - Amsterdam's Secret Shopping District...
Oudezijds Voorburgwal 40
Our Lord in the Attic Secret Church...
Albert Cuypstraat
Largest outdoor market in the city...
Funenkade 7
at Sarphatistraat
Come drink with the locals in an old mill brewery...
Nieuwmarkt 4
Entrance to Medieval Amsterdam...
Between the Dam and Nieuwmarkt
Amsterdam's most infamous district...
Wading through the mud, a truly Dutch past-time...
Singel 7
Amsterdam's Smallest House...
Rembrandtplein
Happening square with a painterly flair...
Oudekerksplein 23
Amsterdam's Oldest Church...
Leidseplein
Amsterdam's party square...
Jan Luijkenstraat 1B
Philips Wing, at Museumplein
The National Museum...
Reguliersbreestraat 26-34
Landmark movie palace...
Amstel 81
Amsterdam's Famous Skinny Bridge...
Dam
Where Amsterdam began…...
Zeedijk & Nieuwmarkt
Asian food and culture...
Nieuwmarkt
Cafes, coffeshopps and bars...