Anyone here been in Amsterdam?

[Super Trouper]

Well, my class has been planning to go to Amsterdam for our senior trip in 2012, and I'd really like to go, although we're not sure it's gonna be possible yet.
And I was just wondering if anyone here has been to Amsterdam and what is it like.

[alan t]

Yes it's pretty awesome. i was only there for like 2 days on the way to somewhere so i dont know much but from what i saw it's a nice place.

[Corny]

it's a really awesome city. but very, very touristy - especially during the weekend. so try to do any museums etc during the week.

pro tip: you can buy tickets to most things in the same shop where you buy the bus/tram tickets just outside the main station. with those pre-bought tickets you can cut the lines

[Super Trouper]

Thanks for the tip

it's alright. it is really touristy and the food is..well the food is pretty much american fast food. my advice would be to stay in a different city that is close by and take day trip(s) to amsterdam to see what you want to see. i thought Leiden was nice, and if it's the coffee shops you're interested i think they still have more than 70.

plus it's easier to get a "yes" from parents if the word Amsterdam isn't taking over their thoughts.

[Super Trouper]

I'm not worried about my parents, they'd be cool with it

Unfortunately, we're not going to be able to go to Amsterdam after all, we'll probably just go to Barcelona instead...