A guide to discovering the best places to visit in Amsterdam - which includes a long list. Here are the best places to do and see in Amsterdam. There are places around Amsterdam canal ring that you should not miss when venturing around this amazing city! It has everything that you desire when traveling through a city. Hit the streets to see what's everyone talking about.

Nothing inspires me more than nature! Amsterdamse Bos/ Amsterdam Forest  is truly an exceptional park in Holland. This park is exceptionally planned to do a significant amount of sports. They have several wonderful activities spread out through the park for adults and children. Amsterdam is exceptional when it comes to integrating  Parks with urban environments. 

Discover the undiscovered by the locals. Here is a local guide for what's on the block for locals. It takes more then a few visits or even a few years to  really become familiar with Amsterdam. Looking for a local  salon, bar, restaurant, bakery and even more? Look no further, then these spots, which plot the places for locals. These places where tourist normally don't venture will fascinate you beyond the average.

So many great things to do in Amsterdam! Covering the newest bars in Amsterdam to the newest cuisines, and on to the historic museums. A curated round-up of what the rest of the world is talking about and doing in Amsterdam.

Locals can tell you where to go. Find on the review page some special restaurants, pubs and shops that only locals know in Amsterdam. Providing photos and reviews of the best tips for travelers in the Netherlands. Covering user-generated tips, rants, raves and the hottest Yelpers.

Amsterdam is the place to bike. Amsterdam was voted as the world's most bike friendly place. Amsterdam is officially a cyclist's paradise, which covers the most beautiful landscape in Holland.

Paradiso is a music venue and cultural center in Amsterdam. Here you can find out  about the  latest information about nightlife in Amsterdam. A guide to the local bars,clubs and concerts at Paradisco. From the newest bar in Amsterdam to the newest cuisine and top chef and on to the historic museums. Amsterdam can be one of the best activities in your trip through Europe.

The Dutch East Indian Company was a hartered company established in 1602.The VOC was founded in Amsterdam. VOC Amsterdam is permanently anchored in the harbor at the Nederlands Scheepvaartmuseum the National Maritime Museum. In that time Amsterdam was center of the world. Learn about the history and visit some key places.

This place is on my list of favorite spots for nightlife in Amsterdam. The Chocolate Bar  is a bar/restaurant. It's a  cool place to be if your looking for a spot that is hip and cool.  This is the spot  to grab a drink, hear good music,
 and  be in atmosphere of upbeat people. Here you can drink, eat and enjoy some great tunes. From time to time they display unique art here. Friday and Saturday nights the DJ comes out to rock the house, so the music can get a little loud on those nights.

Reypenar is one of the best and unique cheese shops in Amsterdam. Located in the heart of Amsterdam's canal district.  I absolutely love this place! This is simply one of the best places to sample, taste, purchase and enjoy Dutch cheese.  I bought several different flavors of Dutch cheese here. Reypenar is a dutch gourmet cheese, which is ripen and aged  to perfection. Spend a fabulous day venturing around the ninth street.  Sampling wine and cheese at one of the most  unique Historic Cheese shops in Holland.

Beginhof  is such a beautiful community that holds so many stories of  Amsterdam. 
Begijnhof is one of the most  impressive historic communities in the Netherlands. I believe if those walls could talk, then it would tell us so many fascinating stories about  when the history of  Amsterdam came under Calvinist rule. The characteristics of this religious community  were on the lines of a private convent for women and  an example of  the Catholic religion existence.   The infrastructure of the buildings depicts a private courtyard with Amsterdam style town-homes and gable stones depicting the old saints.

OV-chipkaart is the new method and convenience of  traveling in the Netherlands, so make sure to find out their different traveling methods.The OV-chipkaart is a  smart card system for all public transport in the Netherlands. Combine a visit to Amsterdam with other great cities. Hop on the train and head to France to view the Eiffel Tower in Paris. Head to Brussels or Brugge to enjoy one of the most romantic places in Belgium. Explore Germany rich historical background, beautiful scenery and charming city life.