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Amsterdam is the perfect city to lose yourself in and experience a liberal culture shock. While in the past the Red Light District and legalized cannabis were its key attractions, the city offers much more, and it is worth giving a glance at how locals live and celebrate their own culture. If you are ready to embrace new food, new thinking, and a new approach to life, there are some lesser-known attractions and rituals you should take part in on your trip.

Begin your day at Moak Pancake

The pancakes are sublime and there are plenty of other menu options to choose from. But the magic of Moak lies in its Millennial, urban-culture branding and decor. If you love Drake and neon signs, your Instagram is about to get an upgrade. Venture downstairs and you will find clothing and accessories available to buy and toilets with quotes from famous rappers. There really is no better start to your day. There are vegan-friendly meals and non-dairy options to keep everyone in your group happy.

A morning stroll through jungles and deserts at Hortus Botanicus

Hortus Botanicus is a hidden gem just a short walk from Moak Pancake. Nothing can work off a stack of pancakes like walking through different areas of the world. Each section of their greenhouses contains an isolated environment complete with all the plants you’d expect. Walk through a tropical jungle and into a desert filled with the tallest cacti you’ve ever seen. Hortus Botanicus has 4000 species of plants on offer, with 100 of those exclusive to their gardens.

There are plant nurseries with butterfly housing and if you’re lucky, you will find butterflies with see-through wings. You will also pass an area dedicated to purifying public water in Amsterdam through plants.

Van Gogh Museum

Continue your day by going to Van Gogh Museum which is found at Museumplein neighborhood. The museum has got an extensive collection of Vincent van Gogh’s drawings and paintings including “Sunflowers”, “Bedroom” among others. Its arrangement takes viewers through his life period by period thus giving a detailed account of his changing artistic style.

Rijksmuseum

This museum provides another opportunity for any person interested in art since it is next door from Van Gogh Museum. It showcases Dutch art through time as well as history itself starting from medieval times till today. Among this vastness there are fascinating works like Rembrandt’s “Night watch” or Vermeer’s “Milkmaid”.

Explore Amsterdam’s Canals

Amsterdam cannot be visited without enjoying its famous canals. Such a voyage presents an opportunity for one to see this city differently while relaxing at the same time through its flowing waters on a boat ride either guided or unguided but lasting approximately one hour around some points such as old town precincts where there are picturesque bridges, 17th-century merchant houses as well as houseboats that give out their charm along them with interesting stories about architecture and history being told during it.

Enjoy Amsterdam’s delicacy for lunch

When you think Amsterdam, you’re probably thinking stroopwafels and Dutch pancakes. However, the locals have a delicacy that can either be your next culinary adventure or turn your stomach.

Raw herring is a staple food. There are many carts around Amsterdam that sell it and you can order it with pickles if you are worried about the taste. Traditionally, you hold the fish by its tail and eat, but they will also cut the herring into handier, bite-sized chunks on request. While raw fish might not be on your agenda, it is thought to boost the immune system and is a one-of-a-kind experience.

Finish your meal off with freshly made stroopwafels

If you have had herring and pickles, the taste wasn’t as bad as you expected. But there is a lingering aftertaste to raw herring. Wash it down with a freshly made stroopwafel. Instead of buying pre-made, these come hot off the grill with freshly melted caramel. It will definitely satiate your sweet tooth and is an excellent way to round off lunch on the way to your next destination.

Anne Frank House

Next on your list should be the Anne Frank House that is located at Prinsengracht canal which was their hiding place during the World War II where she wrote her famous diary. Visiting the secret annex and getting to know about Anne’s life and ordeal of holocausts can make people very emotional since it was a real event that took place many years ago. Advance online ticket booking is highly recommended because this site usually has long queues thus making it one of Amsterdam’s most visited attractions.

Jordaan Neighborhood

Having visited the Anne Frank house, take some time off to go around in Jordaan which is among the beautiful places in Amsterdam. Originally built for low-income earners, it now hosts narrow alleys, art spaces/ studios, boutique shops and comfy coffee houses. As you wander through here, you will come across hidden courtyards or gardens and Westerkerk which is an old church whose tower gives panoramic views over the city.

Unwind in style: Vondelpark

Go to Vondelpark in the evening. Amsterdam’s most spectacular and biggest park is located there. It is an ideal place to relax and unwind after a long day of visiting places. The hiking paths in the park can be explored by leisurely walking or by hiring a bicycle. If it is summertime, you might be lucky to get a free concert or performance at the open-air theater.

Dinner at De Pijp

End your day in Amsterdam on a high note with dinner at De Pijp, a lively neighborhood with a multicultural atmosphere and diverse dining options. You will find everything from trendy restaurants to traditional Dutch eateries and international cuisine here. To have a real Dutch experience, opt for Rijsttafel – a complex meal of small delectable dishes served with rice that traces back its roots from Indonesia, which was once colonized by the Netherlands.

Evening Walk Along Canals

Before leaving Amsterdam, make one final evening walk along its canals. As the sun sets and its lights hit the water, magic fills the air in this city. At night Golden Bend, an especially beautiful part of Herengracht canal among others looks stunningly amazing.