The Plantage area of Amsterdam can be found in the North East of the city, Originally filled with lush green parks and parkland, The Plantage was a popular place for 17th Century Amsterdammers to hang out and relax, often spending many hours in the green surroundings.
Around 1848, the Plantage became one of Amsterdam’s first suburbs, the large green areas of the Plantage enabled expansion for housing, bringing even more residents to this north eastern quarter of Amsterdam. During the expansion, the area became a popular place to live, and things haven’t changed over the last 150 years as it’s still a popular area of Amsterdam to live in.
In the 19th Century, the area became particularly popular with middle class Jews, many of whom set up their homes and businesses here. Most of these 19th century occupants joined the Diamond cutting industry and helped form a huge part of the diamonds workers union.
In modern day Amsterdam, the Plantage is home to many popular attractions and things to do, as well as places to visit. The Artis Zoo can be found here along with the Scheepvaartmuseum and an enjoyable walk or a bite to eat can be found along the Entrepotdok which was once part of the biggest warehouse developments in Europe.
If your in the mood for windmill spotting, then your in luck as the Plantage houses one of the last six remaining windmills in central Amsterdam. The De Gooyer windmill can be spotted from the Werf ‘t Kromhout. Restored to bring back the original feel of this historic landmark.
The Artis Zoo takes up the most space and is possibly the biggest attraction in the area for families and anyone who loves animals (Isn’t that everyone? 
). The various parts of the Artis Zoo make it a day long experience with places to eat and so many species of animals and plants that you may find yourself going back for more another day.
Other sights to see while in this part of Amsterdam are the National Vaksbondmuseum which is a small yet modest museum covering the history of the Dutch trade movement.
Trams running to this part of the city are : 6,9 & 14 which all stop close to the Artis Zoo.
Sights to see and places to visit in the Plantage :
Vakbondsmuseum – Henri Polkalaan 9
Geologisch Museum – Plantage Kerklaan 40 (Part of the Artis Complex)
Hollandse Schouwberg - Plantage Middenlaan 24
Museum ‘t Kromhout – Hoogte Kadijk 147
Nederlands Scheepvaartmuseum – Kattenburgerplein 1
Verzetsmuseum – Plantage Kerklaan 61
Entrepotdok – These large old warehouses can be found just 2 minutes north of the Artis Zoo
Artis Zoo – With Aquarium,Planetarium. – Plantage Kerklaan 40
Koninklijk Theater Carre – Amstel 115- 125
De Gooyer Windmill – Funenkade 5
Muiderpoort – Alexanderplein
Moederhuis – This building was once a refuge for pregnant women. Setup by Aldo van Eyck, the colourful front of the house was to attract the attention of passers by. Find it on Plantage Middenlaan.
Amstelsluizen
Places to eat in the Plantage:
Holland Village – Entrepotdok 7
HGB Beheer BV – Entrepotdok 36
Paerz – Entrepotdok 64
Plancius – Plantage Kerklaan 61
Meneer Nilsson Eten Drinken & Tapas – Plantage Kerklaan 41
Goesting Eten & Drinken - Plantage Kerklaan 37
Cafe Koosje – Plantage Middenlaan 37
Taman Restaurant Sari – Plantage Kerklaan 32
Liberty Pizza – Wittenburgergracht 141
Siam Thais Eetcafe – Oostenburgergracht 31
Pizzeria II Forno – Oostenburgergracht 37
Snackbar Sphinx – Oostenburgergracht 71
