Amsterdam – Amazing family fun destination!

Amsterdam, the beautiful Dutch capital, is famous for its extensive network of canals, windmills, coffee shops, numerous museums and lush gardens. But the city offers much more than these. More than anything else, Amsterdam is undoubtedly a family-oriented city where the archetypal family along with their kids and teenagers will find oodles of things to do and make their vacations quite enjoyable. Exploring the city is really a dream come true for all tourists visiting here.
 
There are numerous attractions, parks, cinemas, beaches, restaurants, shops, educational tours and other related activities that a family might be looking for to make their holiday simply pure fun. Let us see all that the city has to offer to its quintessential visitors.

Popular Family Attractions
Amsterdam abounds in many family attractions, and some of them are quite popular indeed. The Artis Zoo is quite a rage with the kids and their parents. A visit here brings the kids up close with the animals generating excitement. Your kids are also equipped with the much required knowledge and awareness about these lovely animals. Most of the animal enclosures are easily accessible as they don’t have fences around them. The Reptile House and in-house Planetarium are other major attractions to visit here.

There are other attractions as well that you and your kids would enjoy visiting. These include Madame Tussaud’s, the Science Center NEMO and the Amsterdam Dungeon. While at Madame Tussaud’s, you can click pictures along with the wax statues of your favorite sports stars, celebrities and actors. It’s great fun to visit the Science Center NEMO. The kids and families are acquainted with various technology and gadgets. It’s a fantastic place to learn and see technological advancements. A visit to the Amsterdam Dungeon may seem to be scary, but it’s quite a lot of fun. This seems to be an indoor theme park with bloodcurdling themes, murky and dark ambience, and frighteningly enjoyable actors. Loads of chills and thrills await you here.

Activities galore
After visiting famous attractions, it’s about time to indulge in some favorite pastime and activities. Why not head to the Fun Forest Amsterdam to enjoy some outdoor fun? Here you can look forward to climbing as well. Another major attraction for your children could be TunFun Playground. They will be extremely delighted with the varied offerings here such as pools, slides and kiddie discos. Parents can also chill out at the nearby café while watching their cute little ones having great fun. The summer months are also great time for nature-enthusiastic families to hit the Wetlands Safari for a canoe ride through the marshes and reeds near Amsterdam. It is also absolutely fantastic for all those planning to get personal and up close with the unspoilt natural beauty of this amazing sun-kissed city. It would indeed be a great idea to get in the swimming pools of Zuiderbad or Mirandabad and watch the awesome dipping sun in the evenings.
 
Consider Educational Tours
The ancient city of Amsterdam has more than 800 year old history behind it. Whether you are traveling alone or with your kids, knowing more about the city’s history, its people, society and culture is always a fascinating experience. Taking your kids out to see the Anne Frank House, the World of Ajax Tours, the Houseboat Museum, and De Poezenboot, also known as the Cat’s Boat, will be enjoyable and enhance their knowledge through these educational tours. 

So plan your visit to Amsterdam now and have a blast with your family. It’s a great fun destination which you will surely love exploring and having great times.