things to do ?

[zootdog]

hello. apart from obviously sampling the finest and only the finest shops and strains. does anyone have anything they can recomend to get up to during the day apart from the obvious tourist stuff?

im going with my woman in april, its out second time going together, and last time we both got kind of zombiefied and pretty much just walked from shop to shop, then got food, then shop to shop etc etc. which was very fun however this time we would like to get the maximum out of our 3 day 2 night stay, whilst stoned or smoking a biggen.

preferably things that would be free or cheap

there is quite possibly already a thread for this sort of thing, if so, im terribley sorry

[matty223]

rent a bike explore the city that way,, hit up the markets,, and google fre thing to do in amsterdam ,, you might get a few ideas,, take the free ferry across th IJ,, (behind central station) al the white and blue ferries are free)

peace Matty TSA

[Von Goat Weed]

Visit vondelpark,museumpleins on a nice sunny April day . Both are nice place to have picnic or relax .
Have Late walk in RLD (after 11pm) to see all the crazies cum out and the nice ladies in the windows .
Visit the markets flower/waterpkeins/Albert cuyp and others.
If you got 10euro take the train to zandvoort and 1/2 stop in Harlem have a walk in both towns zanvoort is by the sea ,you got few things you can do ,walk in the duines, walk by the North Sea visit the racing track ( I think on Monday they have races NASCAR euro )< you may view from the duines but you'll have to be an early bird , by showing up by 7am before the NASCAR people block that off from people who want to see for free.

[treetop]

Go to a covered or outdoor market. Lots of markets of every kind operating within a 15min tram ride radius.

I like Albert Cuyp straat market and Waterlooplein flea market. There are others quite big I think.

[Bob2]

Hortus Botanicus was only 7.5 euros
as said ij boat its free did it in november not that good got lost trying to find coffeeshop there
have a dabbing session (1e hulp)
go to zandvoort beach
haarlem
de pijp
vondelpark
la place on top the bibleotek library (great views at top and library is a stunning building)
sit on top of nemo not much but stunning views
have a toke and talk and meet some ACDers
window shopping round RLD
cruise boat (i remember there was a cheap on under 10 euros on damrak think it was shit recorded boat tour guide
verdamper session (anyday)
truffles
get pissed up (nes)
glow golf
get ripped off at barneys
indoor skiing and theres a climbing wall there as well
go kart driving indoor race curse
last 2 forgot where they are but there not that far from amsterdam
eat some food from a febo
ton ton club

[Slip & Sal]

imagine truffles and glow golf

[spidergawd]

imagine truffles and glow golf

He's a mad fukker

[winnie]

it's well worth taking the time to explore the area to the east of central station.. the library where you can have lunch on the top floor and see the lovely view from the terrace, Nemo, you can walk for free up to the top and chill for a while and the beautiful scheepvaartmuseum is worth a look too

[Adamster]

NEMO science Get to the top and the View

[zootdog]

Go to a covered or outdoor market. Lots of markets of every kind operating within a 15min tram ride radius.

I like Albert Cuyp straat market and Waterlooplein flea market. There are others quite big I think.

what are the markets like, what sort of things do they sell? any one know like the opening times etc?

[gromit]

go to the zoo

[winnie]

Go to a covered or outdoor market. Lots of markets of every kind operating within a 15min tram ride radius.

I like Albert Cuyp straat market and Waterlooplein flea market. There are others quite big I think.

what are the markets like, what sort of things do they sell? any one know like the opening times etc?

http://www.amsterdam.info/markets/

[Opus132]

Try a free lunchtime concert at the Concertgebouw. They're usually only 1/2 an hour and are frequently incredible if you approach them with an open mind (cs gear will help facilitate that!). Walk back across the Museumplein, and you can have a wonderful afternoon at Vondelpark, which is to the left of the Rijksmuseum if you're coming from the Concertgebouw. Then walk towards the city center and head left through the Western Canals. The walk itself is worth it. I've found several small art galleries and studios in this area. There's usually some avante-garde stuff which you can chat about with the artist, who will usually offer you a free glass of wine or champagne as you discuss art and life. Just walk yourself silly and keep an eye out for all those little shops; you never know what you will find when you turn the corner. Even if you're staying in a hotel without a refrigerator, stop in one of the cheese or specialty food shops (or markets, as has been suggested) and pick up a little sample to munch on during your walk. There are some decent late night music venues you can enjoy without spending much. I like the jazz at the Cafe Alto, near the Leidseplein. Just buy a beer; I think they used to charge a cover on weekends, but they didn't the last few times I was there. If you want to really explore, read some of the travelogues, which include interesting excursions outside the Dam...and if you're into colorful graffiti, there's a good thread on that ("Other Amsterdam" section, I believe). You might find it interesting given your state of inebriation.

I know what you mean re: all we did was go from one cs to another. I went on a trip with a couple friends and all we did was smoke for a week, nonstop. Although I was ripped out of my mind, which was great, it was easily the most boring of my 7 trips. The Dam is a fascinating city. Walk or bike around and you'll discover some great things "by accident." For example, I didn't even know Amsterdam had a little Chinatown until I smoked a bit at Basjoe's (or was it Greenplace...or Hill Street Blues at the Market) and walked though the East side. Also, just try to politely engage in conversation with both the locals as well as the tourists who come from all corners of the globe. It's not often you can have a mellow conversation with such a diverse cross-section of people in a relaxed setting.

Ah, here's the graffiti thread: viewtopic.php?f=16&t=18854

[FlyByNite]

What dates will you be in Amsterdam?
I'll post you on the Whos In Town page.
You can see who else may be in town and any Toke & Talks that are planned.

What to do, pick your choice

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http://www.underwateramsterdam.com/
http://www.wetlandssafari.nl/
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[zootdog]

go to the zoo

where abouts is the zoo? were staying right by the doors coffee shop if any one can reccomend things close by