There are many websites that have detailed lists of the traditional tourist attractions - the Holland tourist board and iAmsterdam being particulary good. This being the case, we've decided to list some alternative things you can do that are not so well known.
| Holland tourist board | Events in the Netherlands |
| Like a Local | Like-a-local provides the traveler with the opportunity to connect with the local life in major cities |
| Museum card | For 35 euros, the museum card gives you free entry to over 400 museums in the Netherlands for a year |
| Tours | A wide range of tours from fishing villages to windmills, Amsterdam's red light district to canal cruises |
| iAmsterdam | Events in and around Amsterdam |
| St Nicolaas Boat club | Non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation of historic boats on the Amsterdam canals. Sign up for boat rides in Boom Chicago Comedy Club, Leidseplein 12, 1017 PT map |
| Skating in Vondel Park | Skate rental in Vondel Park |
| Amsterdam plage | One of Amsterdam's city beaches |
| Blijburg | Bert Haanstrakade 2004, 1087 ZZ map Amsterdam city beach that holds parties throughout the summer |
| Strand West | Stavangerweg 900, 1013 AX map Not much of a beach to speak of but a nice place to chill out in the summer. |
