Leisure in Amsterdam - Attractions, Entertainment and Nightlife

Cycling around the city remains one of the main entertainments, which is very popular among tourists. Virtually every part of the city has a special bicycle area, so you can easily rent this unpretentious vehicle and go exploring the local sights. MacBike Bicycle Rental, Frederic Bike, Het Zwarte Fietsenplan and Damstraat Offer are known as best bike rental centers.

Fans of beach rest will surprisingly find entertainment here. The best beaches of Amsterdam are Zandvoort and Ijmuiden. The night life of the city is worth a separated article. On the territory of the city you will find a large number of clubs, night bars, discos and coffee shops. The majority of venues working at night can be found in Red Light District near Rembrandtplein District and Leidseplein Square.

Paradiso Club, which is located near the city’s center, is very popular among both tourists and residents. In this club you will find music of different styles. Besides excellent musical accompaniment this club attracts visitors by its richest choice of drinks. Melkweg Club never ceases to delight visitors by its interesting entertainment programs. Here you will be able to attend theme parties, vivid theatrical plays, and performances by musical groups, as well as various presentations. Sugar Factory Club is a place with a really mysterious atmosphere. The club has become a permanent place for performances of popular musicians and theater groups.

Those visitors, who enjoy noisy parties and cannot imagine a holiday without energetic dances, will surely like Exit Night Club. Here is played music of different fields, and parties are often accompanied by costumed shows and interesting performances. The interior of Jimmy Woo Club is made in the unique oriental style. The dance floor of the club resembles a classic Hong Kong disco. It is worth noting that this club has a strict dress code, so you should definitely pay some attention on your look before you go to it.

Shopping fans should definitely visit the market, which is located on Waterlooplein Square. Here you can buy memorable souvenirs, handmade crafts, and antiques. If you enjoy drinking coffee, we suggest attending Bulldog chain of cafes dedicated to this amazing drink. These are special facilities for tourists. Other popular coffee shops are The Bluebird and Grey Area.

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