Sights—The Westerkerk (West Church) on the Prinsengracht and the spectacular view from its tower; centuries-old houses along the canals; the Anne Frank Huis; the Red-Light District.
Museums—Rembrandts at the Rijksmuseum; Van Goghs at the Van Gogh Museum; the Stedelijk's hip temporary home in a concrete high-rise.
Memorable Meals—Smoked eel at Haesje Claes; french fries with mayonnaise or peanut-butter sauce from the rear end of the Albert Cuypmarkt; kroket from a takeout window; rijsttafel at Tempo Doeloe; salted or pickled herring from one of the fish stands along the canals.
Late Night—Take in the view at 11; jazz at Bimhuis; drinks and dancing at club Panama in the Eastern Docklands; events at the Nachttheater Sugar Factory, ranging from poetry readings in English to DJ nights.
Walks—A stroll that takes in all the sights of Dam Square and the adjacent Red-Light District; a walking tour of the old Jordaan section; a walk in Vondelpark; a guided walking tour from Mee in Mokum of Amsterdam's hidden courtyards.
Especially for Kids—The aquarium, planetarium and petting zoo at the Artis Zoo; the goat farm at the Amsterdamse Bos; hands-on exhibits at NEMO Science and Technology Center; the children's section (Kindermuseum TM Junior) of the KIT Tropenmuseum (tropical museum).
