Keukenhof Gardens or Bike Ride?
Apr 4th, 2009, 07:00 AM
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Keukenhof Gardens or Bike Ride?
I've already seen the Skagit Valley tulips and am wondering if it's worth the entrance fees to see these gardens in the Netherlands. Thinking of going at the end of April and taking a bike ride in the area instead... Am I missing very much by doing so? Thanks for your advice!
Apr 4th, 2009, 07:55 AM
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Could do both - my understanding is there is a bike rental place outside the entrance to Keukenhof (although I haven't yet tried to do this). The gardens are landscaped with ponds, a windmill, some shops etc and are very beautiful.
http://www.keukenhof.com/bike_rental.php
http://www.keukenhof.com/bike_rental.php
Apr 4th, 2009, 10:49 AM
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Yes, you can do both. Check this http://tinyurl.com/5nwqzp. Rent a bike in Amsterdam and carry it on the train to Haarlem or Leiden. Or take a train to Leiden, Heemstede, or Haarlem and rent a bike there.
Don't forget that the end of April is Queen's Day. It's a great party in Amsterdam on April 30.
Don't forget that the end of April is Queen's Day. It's a great party in Amsterdam on April 30.
Apr 4th, 2009, 12:39 PM
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Rent a bike at Keukenhof - don't take one on thte train. Get the special bus to Keukenhof (see the website for details) and rent one there. Much easier.
As Travelnut says I hope you have somewhere booked already, especially if you will be here for April 30th.
As Travelnut says I hope you have somewhere booked already, especially if you will be here for April 30th.
