subject: A Total Instructions For Muiden, Amsterdam Getaways Plus Easy To Pursue Hint On Looking For Lodges [print this page] Warm Summer Fun on the Beaches of Amsterdam
Whether youre a party girl or a relaxed dinette, there are so many options in Amsterdam to accommodate everyone. Beaches down the North Coast are an easy escape outside of the city quite convenient to go to using public transportation or through a short drive. In North Amsterdam you will find the beaches of Bloemendaal and Zandvoort waiting with great pavilions to hang out in. There are over 40 pavilions in the area which are used to house the bars and restaurants for the partygoers. Bloemendaal is by far the most popular among partygoers with live music, DJs and a Bohemian lifestyle. On the other hand, there are other beaches in Amsterdam which are less crowded and great for overall relaxation such as Egmond aan Zee, Castricum and Schoorl. The nearest beach from the village is Egmond aan Zee and its also convenient to many of the shops in Amsterdam. Check out Amsterdams online website for a complete set of their beach choices.
Amsterdam as a Shoppers City
When youre a shopping addict, which part of Amsterdam should you go to get the best deals and finds from couture clothing, gadgets and home accessories, convenient enough in one stop?Why, thats what 9 Streets is for. 9 Streets was named after the nine side streets which lead to the main canal, housing some of the quaintest shops in Amsterdam. For those who want to get some eye-catching designs, go to Donna Fiera or Goods. If your style is a little more feminine and older world, one can go to Zipper or Laura Dols. If you want something more couture and branded, then try Razzamatazz which has Dexter Wong, Vivienne Westwood and Beirendonck designs in their closet. For those who want some accessories and supplies, theres always Beadies. And for the homemakers at heart, theres Whats Cooking?Speaking of kitchens, there are several great restaurants and dessert shops in the area as well. Theres Van Harte which serves French-Mediterranean cuisine or Urban picnic which is a store and restaurant at the same time or you can also go to De Pels more for its ambiance and artistic nature than anything else.
Making the day out of Strolling in Westerpark, Amsterdam
Westerpark was named as such because of the beautiful park that dominates its landscapes, filled with strategic waterscapes and people lounging around with picnic baskets, kids running around the lined trees and adults reading a book or chatting the day away. Aside from its main feature though, Westerpark, Amsterdam also offers tourists many galleries, restaurants, cafes, cinemas and structures which surround the park. For starters, one can visit the different unique architectural styles found at the Amsterdam School and Silodam. Silodam is a beautiful structure that was designed by one of the award-winning architectural greats, MVRDV, which looks like a crate of boxes suspended on water. After the foot tour, go to a restaurant, maybe WestergasTerras where a nice view awaits through their terraces or to Rainarai for some authentic Algerian cuisine. For those who want to save up on food, try the sumptuous Caf Restaurant Amsterdam which is set up in a converted 1900s engine room. Have fun!
A play of Culture and Arts at De Plantage
If youre trying to escape the nostalgic feel of the village, then De Plantage is probably one of the most affordable escapes one can get whilst still hooked to Amsterdam, far more modern than places such as Muiden or Centrum. The whole area found at the East part of Amsterdam is spacious and offers different attractions for kids, adults, intellectuals and adventurers. The Amsterdam Centre for Architecture or ARCAM is located at De Plantage which offers annual exhibits with futuristic architecture as its theme. Theres also Artis Zoo, ideal for the kids, being one of the oldest zoos in Europe with a planetarium, aquarium, geological museum, butterfly garden, petting zoo and a research center. Since this is Amsterdam, it cant be helped that there are still many historical sites in this contemporary area such as Rembrandts House, Tropenmuseum and the Dutch Resistance Museum. Then have lunch at a former greenhouse at Restaurant De Kas or a former warehouse near the Artis Zoo, Bloem. There are still so many stores, museums, cafes and parks to discover at de Plantage, and its high time to discover each one.
