Amsterdam for kids

Indisputable facts about Amsterdam include its manageable size, its mixture of history and art and lovely environment, its concentric circles of canals — and its residents' reliance on the bicycle. Legions bike to school or jobs (a report says that 40% of commuters cycle to work) or just to get around. That's fitting in a city that to some visitors seems like a small kingdom teeming with outdoor life, from cafes to markets to boats.