Essentials
AH Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal
226 Nieuwezijds Voorburgwallocal grocery store
Marqt
402 Ceintuurbaanlocal grocery store
De Kaaskamer
7 RunstraatBest cheeseshop EVER!
Drinks & Nightlife
Cafe Gollem Raamsteeg
4 Raamsteeglocal pub- at least 100 beers -3 short blocks away
oldest gay bar in Amsterdam. Gays and Lesbians- great story- ask about the owl light.
7 locals recommend
Cafe 't Mandje
63 Zeedijkoldest gay bar in Amsterdam. Gays and Lesbians- great story- ask about the owl light.
Everything Else
AH Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal
226 Nieuwezijds Voorburgwallocal liquor store
One of the few monuments dedicated to homosexuals who have died and / or been persecuted for their sexuality.
32 locals recommend
Homomonument
WestermarktOne of the few monuments dedicated to homosexuals who have died and / or been persecuted for their sexuality.
Monday (0900-1300) and Saturday (0900-1500) Market. Monday is mostly flea market, Saturday is everything AND the kitchen sink.
891 locals recommend
Noordermarkt
42B NoordermarktMonday (0900-1300) and Saturday (0900-1500) Market. Monday is mostly flea market, Saturday is everything AND the kitchen sink.
Antiekcentrum Amsterdam
109 ElandsgrachtAntiques!
Sightseeing
Anne Frank House
20 WestermarktSad story about a wonderful girl.
Van Gogh Museum
6 MuseumpleinIf you haven't heard of this, I'm not sure what to say.......
Food Scene
Restaurant Black and Blue
46 LeliegrachtJust started eating here, I like it.
Coffee and weed, owned and served by two wonderful ladies in my old neighborhood. They used to help me translate my mail.
Coffeeshop Roxy
188 Gerard DoustraatCoffee and weed, owned and served by two wonderful ladies in my old neighborhood. They used to help me translate my mail.
Amnesia
133 HerengrachtWhere is the closest "coffeeshop""? Here it is.
Balthazar's Keuken
108 ElandsgrachtVery good! Tho, you must make a reservation.
COCKTAILS!!!! (and food)- wonderful atmosphere- wonderful friends!
8 locals recommend
Getto Food & Drinks
51 WarmoesstraatCOCKTAILS!!!! (and food)- wonderful atmosphere- wonderful friends!
Salmuera
106 RozengrachtDelicious! Argentinian Food.
Restaurant 't Zwaantje
12 BerenstraatGood for mussels.
Arts & Culture
GO Gallery
127 MarnixstraatMy friends, Oscar and Farud have a wonderful gallery as well that you should peruse.