An Amsterdam canal cruise is a great way to get to know this quirky city. You can take an uncovered or covered canal boat with a tour guide and glide through Amsterdam’s canals while sipping a drink.
The Rijksmuseum is the national museum of the Netherlands and is dedicated to Dutch art and history. If you only have time for one museum during your visit, many locals recommend visiting the Rijksmuseum.
The Electric Ladyland Museum of Fluorescent Art is the first of its kind. You’ll enter a tiny house that is filled wall to wall with eclectic fluorescent artwork. However, the real show is downstairs in the basement.
If you’re feeling a little risque, stroll through the Red-Light District. It is a street that the city has allowed for the use of prostitution. If you go in the daytime, you will not see any nudity.
While marijuana is illegal in Amsterdam, it has been decriminalized. You can find coffee shops that sell cannabis products all around the city. Be sure to research the most up-to-date laws before visiting!