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Best Free Things to Do

Sail the IJ Ferry: The short ferryboat ride across the IJ channel between Centraal Station and Amsterdam-Noord (North) is a great little cruise and affords good harbor views. Only the shortest routes are free; the others cost little more than a song.

View Golden Age Paintings: Usually it costs a bundle to see paintings from the Old Masters period of Dutch art. An exception is the multiple images of Civic Guards (Militia) companies hanging in the Schuttersgalerij of the Amsterdams Historisch Museum.

Visit the Begijnhof: Even though admission is free, there's a price to pay for stepping into the cloistered community that for centuries has been a residence for women of "sound character." You need to be tolerably quiet and comport yourself with dignity -- or you'll get tossed out by the guards.

Visit the Flower Market: The vast array of flowers and potted plants in their "floating" home on the Singel canal comprises the city's largest and most colorful plant assortment. The flowers, however, are not free.

Take in a Lunchtime Rehearsal Concert: If you can live with the occasional duff note and a program that doesn't always follow the script, treat your ears to classical music from 12:30 to 1pm at the Muziektheater (Tues) and the Concertgebouw (Wed), every week from October to June.

Stroll through Vondelpark: Its 48 hectares (120 acres) of trees, ponds, flower beds, and picnic grounds comprise the city's green lung. In summer, concerts and all kinds of open-air activities take place.

Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.




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Frommer's Amsterdam, 15th Edition

Author: George McDonald
Pub Date: February 24, 2009
Price: $17.99

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	Europe For Dummies, 5th Edition

	Frommer's 24 Great Walks in Amsterdam, 1st Edition

	Frommer's 24 Great Walks in Edinburgh, 1st Edition

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