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Best
For Kids
Never mind the sex and drugs - Amsterdam is a children's paradise. The small
scale, the quirky buildings, the lack of car traffic and the canals all combine to
make it a wondrous place for little ones. And the Dutch seem to always be
dreaming up creative ways to entertain youngsters, such as staging children's
theatre in a former squat.
Best Top Thrills
NEMO
Kid-focused, hands-on science labs inside; a man-made beach with sand and ice-
cream stands on the roof. (
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Het Scheepvaartmuseum
Climb aboard the full-scale, 17th-century replica ship and check
out the cannons. (
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Tropenmuseum
Spend the afternoon learning to yodel, sitting in a yurt or travelling via
otherworldly exhibits. (
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Vondelpark
Space-age slides at the western end, playground in the middle, duck ponds
throughout. (
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Artis Royal Zoo
Extrovert monkeys, big cats, shimmying fish and a planetarium provide
the requisite thrills. (
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Rijksmuseum
Children get their own audio tour to explore the museum's treasures. (
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Centrale Bibliotheek Amsterdam
Has a whole children's floor with storytimes, reading
lounges and books in English. (
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