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Things to do in Amsterdam

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NDSM ferry sunset

Free ferry behind Centraal — waterfront cranes and skyline.

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Compact indie shops between the main canals.

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Open-air theatre in summer; rent a blanket spot by the pond.

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From the blog

Golden angles on bridges, houseboats, and museumplein detours.

Traveler voices

Moments from activities like these — tagged or from our global travelers.

“Canal cruise at blue hour — photos I'll reprint.”

— Ingrid S. (seed)

“Rijks highlights without museum fatigue — appreciated.”

— Dirk V. (seed)