Ask HN: Things to Do in Amsterdam?

st3fan wrote: post #2

Do you like tasty beers? http://www.brouwerijhetij.nl It is a wonderful little brewery with a great view: http://mikestravelguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/Ij-Br...

Thanks a lot, Yes, I like beer :)

Re: Ask HN: Things to Do in Amsterdam?

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Post by [deleted] » Sun, Jul 19, 2015, 6:47 PM UTC

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Re: Ask HN: Things to Do in Amsterdam?

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Post by dalke » Sun, Jul 19, 2015, 6:49 PM UTC

It would help if you give some idea of what interests you. Art history? Head shops? Boat or bike tours?

http://www.tripadvisor.com/Attractions-g188590-Activities-Am... lists 571 things to do/see/visit. Brouwerij 't IJ, which st3fan recommends, is #20 on the list.

Or is it that you would prefer something which isn't on that list? There's no Ruby or Python user group meeting, but picking a programming meetup for next week at semi-random there's http://www.meetup.com/Creative-Coding-Amsterdam/events/22383... .

Re: Ask HN: Things to Do in Amsterdam?

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Post by Broken_Hippo » Sun, Jul 19, 2015, 6:53 PM UTC

If you are into smoking, visit the coffee shops, at least a few, and take a long walk while smoking. It is psychologically freeing (I prefer smoking to drinking personally). Relax and talk to others.

Take that long walk either way and look at the wimsy on the buildings. Many have something a bit off. If you are into art, go and look at some classic stuff. Walk through the red light district if you've not seen one. Be careful of the trams and learn to listen for bicycle bells. If it is summer, walk through a street fair area, buy something ridiculous (I'm now the proud owner of a gas mask). Look at the funny apartment numbers.

Enjoy muchly :)

Re: Ask HN: Things to Do in Amsterdam?

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Post by MidasVO » Sun, Jul 19, 2015, 7:14 PM UTC

Sex Museum is worth a visit.

Re: Ask HN: Things to Do in Amsterdam?

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Post by randogp » Sun, Jul 19, 2015, 7:48 PM UTC

If you are into (hacking | making | DIYbio) consider a visit to Waag http://waag.org/en

Re: Ask HN: Things to Do in Amsterdam?

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Post by lun4r » Sun, Jul 19, 2015, 10:57 PM UTC

Make sure to visit something outside Amsterdam as well. Scheveningen, keukenhof, volendam, giethoorn, utrecht and haarlem are all within short distance and worth visiting.