One Day in Amsterdam

One Day in Amsterdam

Kelsey Mueller
24 hours in the Dutch capital! The booze and marijuana-free guide.
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Start the day off with coffee and a pastry (or the delicious breads with frosting!) in the chic Jordaan neighborhood.

Toki
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Amazing local coffee shop in Jordaan. Kitchen begins serving at 10 AM on weekdays. Recommend the Spooner (soft scrambled eggs) or breads at the counter with tons of frosting.
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Next, head to a bike tour around Amsterdam. My favorite way to get to know a city and meet new people. We Bike Amsterdam has comfortable bikes and friendly guides filled with fun facts. Expand your knowledge of all things Dutch history (eg, trading companies!) that our middle school history teachers failed to share with us. Tours are approximately 3 hours.

We Bike Amsterdam
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Afternoon/Evening

Post-working up an appetite, head to Cora for the “best sandwiches of your life” - per my friend who absolutely loved the city.

Cora broodjes & delicatessen - Prinsengracht
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After, walk north through the Jordaan district (clearly this was my favorite!), weaving up and down the quaint streets that boast tons of amazing shops and cafes.

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On your way, you’ll pass by the Anne Frank House. Be sure to book well in advance - tickets go quickly and they don’t sell at the door! Also, the House music museum takes Google ad space from Anne Frank, so make sure you’re booking tickets for the right place.

Anne Frank House
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For dinner, head to The Duchess - one of my favorite restaurants in Europe, especially for a vegetarian like myself. For solo travel, this restaurant has bar seats you can reserve (a classy, spacious bar!)

THE DUCHESS
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A trip to Amsterdam isn’t complete without a walk through the Red Light District. I begrudgingly did this (given I was alone) and am so happy I did. Amsterdam is lit up beautifully at night and breathtaking. Plus, I’ve never seen anything like this area.

Red Light District Amsterdam Centrum
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Honorable Mentions!

BANH MI DELI Amsterdam
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SAINT-JEAN Amsterdam
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Restaurant Jansz
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Van Gogh Museum
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Box Sociaal
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Kelsey Mueller
Solo female traveler living nomad life. Loves outdoors, food tours and starry skies. 6 continents, 26 countries, 38 states (and counting!)
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