subject: A Different Take On Amsterdam [print this page] Looking for an exciting weekend in Amsterdam? If the idea of going to typical tourist museums doesnt tickle your fancy, fear not - you picked the perfect destination to get off the beaten path. When looking for things to do, a good place to start would be to ask your concierge for ideas when checking into your city hotel. Amsterdam is an eclectic city jam packed with exciting activities so you are bound to find some that you enjoy.
BeerbikeExplore Amsterdam while seated at a barintrigued? Beerbikes are powered by passengers steering and braking a bike that is controlled by a driver. This pub on wheels provides 30 litres of beer to passengers and most bikes can fit anywhere from six to seventeen people. Once you have enjoyed your ride and indulged in a few tasty beverages the bike will drop you off close to your city hotel. Amsterdam is a beautiful metropolis and this is a tremendous way to see the canals, buildings, and monuments without having to get out a map.
Graffiti WorkshopForm, colour and creativity will be all around you when you sign up for a graffiti workshop. Stencil art, light graffiti and digital graffiti workshops are all available to enable you to indulge in your artistic side. Instructors will work closely with you so you bring home a piece of artwork that truly is truly tailored to you.
Ghost Walk of AmsterdamGhosts roam the streets of Amsterdam and may be located just outside the door of your city hotel! Amsterdam was once known to be a place full of ghosts, witches and demons however the Dutch tend to think of themselves as too rational to believe in ghosts these days. Despite what the Dutch believe, legend has it that the city has so many canals because the majority of ghosts and spirits cannot cross water. Why not see for yourself
Electric Ladyland Museum of Fluorescent ArtThis is the worlds only fluorescent art museum where visitors enter and immediately become part of the piece of art while experiencing participatory art. In this unconventional museum you will feel like you just travelled back to the 1970s to the world of psychedelic art and music. The guided tour demonstrates different collections of fluorescent minerals from all over the world and you will be amazed to see common gray stones turn into vivid, multi-coloured rocks when seen under different wavelengths of light.
The possibilities are endless as soon as you step outside the door of your city hotel. Amsterdam is a city unlike any other and it is certainly the perfect destination for a unique holiday.
