Amsterdam

My friends and I all agree that Amsterdam would be one of the most exciting places in the world to vacation. Holland and the Dutch culture are interesting to me in general, and Amsterdam, its capital and largest city, is nothing shy of things to do.

Amsterdam has a four-ring canal system running through and circling the city. These canals lead to large churches, shopping and dining areas, quaint cafes and will lead you along a path of Amsterdam’s awesome architecture. Houses lining the canal rings are old and impressive to behold. The buildings built in the eighteenth century are large and uniquely different from buildings found anywhere else in the world. More modern architecture, like the bridge at Sporenburg, is also fascinating, but in a more fresh and very modern way.

Many tourists rent bikes and bike along the canals. People in Amsterdam are notably friendly and charming, and it’s a great way to really see the city and experience its vibe first hand. Biking is actually the main form of transportation in Amsterdam and is said to be the fastest way to navigate through the city when you’re trying to see as much of it as you can on a time limit.

I’ve never really had Dutch cuisine, so it would be something I would have to try. Amsterdam alone has over 1,000 restaurants, so if nothing else there would be a variety of eclectically different places to sit down for a meal. Types of restaurants include Spanish, French, Oriental, Continental, Eclectic, Italian and, of course, local.

The Red Light District attracts many tourists by offering them a variety of things to do at night. Among other things you can visit theatres, museums, coffee shops, restaurants and bars. The Red Light District dates all the way back to the fourteenth centuries, when sailors frequented it’s streets between voyages. The District itself has a lot of historic value because it has been the party place for centuries.

Amsterdam is a city crawling with things to do and see including historical canals, tons of individually special restaurants and architecture.