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May 25, 2013 8:30 pm Paradiso
Weteringschans 6-8
1017 Amsterdam
Party Earth Review Winner of over thirty Cannabis Cup awards, Green House has a stellar reputation for both its quality products and the inviting atmosphere in each of its four Amsterdam locations. The original coffeeshop on Oude Zijds, which displays its successes in a full-size trophy case, has also become a magnet for celebrities, as attested ... more
Oudezijds Voorburgwal 191
1012 Amsterdam
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Party Earth Review Dedicated to educating the world on the myriad wonders – as well as the possible dangers – of weed, The Cannabis College Foundation has been operating in the same little 17th-century canal house since the late 90s. Located in the heart of the Red Light District, the CCF is staffed mostly by volunteers who, despite the occasional ... more
Oudezijds Achterburgwal 124
1012 Amsterdam
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Party Earth Review A spiritual, earthy, and mildly psychedelic motif distinguishes Abraxas from other coffeeshops, and the interior of this three-story 17th-century building is one of the most beautiful in town. Hand-carved wood, incredible paintings of the night sky, and finely crafted colorful mosaics offer plenty of visual stimulation ... more
Jonge Roelensteeg 12-14
1012 Amsterdam
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May 25, 2013 De Industrieele Groote Club The month of May welcomes a lot of beer festivals – which seem synonymous with the beginning of the summer – in Holland and across the globe. In Amsterdam, drinkers have the opportunity to trade brew for bourbon and attend The ... more
Dam Square 27
1012 JS, Amsterdam
Party Earth Review After being destroyed in World War II, the lazy beach town of Zandvoort aan Zee slowly rose in both population and popularity to eventually become a favorite spot for Amsterdammers searching for the closest beach getaway. A quick 25-minute train ride from Amsterdam Centraal lands beachgoers just a short flip-flop ... more
Zandvoort Beach
Amsterdam
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May 25, 2013 Paradiso Taking place twice a year at Amsterdam’s Paradiso music hall and cultural center – an historic city venue housed inside a 19th century church – the London Calling music festival seeks to highlight the latest trends and bands ... more
Weteringschans 6-8
1017 Amsterdam
Party Earth Review Known for producing some of the best weed and hash in the city, Grey Area is one of the most popular coffeeshops in Amsterdam and has won countless High Times Cannabis Cup awards – although, ironically, most of the wins have been for marijuana produced in the United States. Nonetheless, this small coffeeshop and its high ... more
Oude Leliestraat 2
1015 Amsterdam
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May 25–Jun 23, 2013 De Oude Kerk The World Press Photo Exhibition is an annual tour of the year’s World Press Photo Awards winners. The exhibition officially opens in Amsterdam every April, and then travels to approximately 100 cities in 45 countries until the following ... more
Oudekerksplein 23
1012 GX Amsterdam, Netherlands
Art Gallery / Club / Restaurant
Party Earth Review From the glazed wood-pattern dining tables to the colorful pieces on the walls, every painted item at Canvas is for sale, a nod to the owner’s vision of a club and restaurant that also functions as a work of art and a gallery all rolled into one. The seventh floor of this former newspaper building has long housed artist ... more
Wibautstraat 150
1091 Amsterdam
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What to Do in Amsterdam by Day or Night
Day
- → Coffeeshops
- → Outdoors
- → Parks
- → Sports
- → Happy Hour
- → Shopping
- → Food & Drink
- → Beaches
- → Museums
- → Cafés
Night
- → Nightlife Areas
- → Sports
- → Concerts
- → Singles
- → Happy Hour
Though there’s the misconception that people spend too much time in the coffeeshops and forget about everything else going on in the city, there’s actually a whole range of things to do in Amsterdam, and its people certainly take advantage of that. Amsterdam’s plazas and parks, including the main Vondelpark, are filled with people lounging outdoors in the sun with friends, playing sports, and, of course, drinking and smoking.
A similar scene awaits on the landmark canals that run through town, where groups gather in boats to socialize, cruise the city, and take in the views from the water. Even in the cold winter months, events draw the locals out on their ever-present bikes to mush across town for shopping, exhibitions, incredible museum displays, and more. And Amsterdam’s nightlife also hums all year, promising so many things to do for those willing to drop the vaporizer and get their butts to the streets.
What are you in the mood for?
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Lucas
Sports? Pub crawls? Rowdy bars? Good beer? Then check out these suggestions from Lucas:
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Adriana
Exclusive hotspots? Chic crowds? Bottle service? Posh shopping? Then check out these suggestions from Adriana:
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Jonah
Eclectic crowds? Authentic bars? Live music? Nothing mainstream? Then check out these suggestions from Jonah:
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Emma
Amazing drink deals? Unpretentious crowds? Karaoke with friends? Dancing all night? Then check out these suggestions from Emma:
... or find things to do by interest
- → Happy Hour
- → Live Music
- → Marijuana
- → DJ
- → Laid back
- → Budget-friendly
- → High Energy
- → Conversational
- → Smoking Area
- → Students
- → Free
- → Dancing
- → Sports
- → Shopping
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