Hayes Things to Do

Built in 1929 in art deco style for the Dutch banker and art collector David Van Buuren, this beautiful mansion was turned into a museum in 1973 for fine tapestries, blown glass and paintings by modern and classic masters. The... more

Since Gerard Mortier became its director in 1981 (he now heads the Salzburger Festspiele) the Théâtre Royal de la Monnaie has returned to the spotlight. Under the direction of his successor, renowned organist Bernard Foccroule,... more

This historic neo-Gothic marvel of architecture speaks of the remarkable European legacy in all its grandeur. Also known as the "Maison du Roi" in French and "Broodhuis" in Dutch, The King's House is adorned with several exquis... more

The Chatterbus has been offering different guided city tours for years now and still is one of the very best of its type. There's a wide selection of tours available, that - in spite of the name - are sometimes done on foot. Ge... more

This eclectic theater combines all the performing arts—dance, music, circus, theater—bringing in talent from all over the world. Various workshops are also offered. Visit the website for details on the current season. more

Bloemendaal-Aan-Zee is a small beach beach dotted with many sand dunes and ice-cream vendors. It is a pleasant way to spend a warm Dutch afternoon. Spend time surfing, kite flying and dog-walking. There are also numerous walkin... more

Airy and well lighted, Waterloo Bar sees more businessmen as clients. For high tea at three walk into Waterloo and enjoy the Royal English high tea with finger sandwiches, scones and pastries. But only until 5:30p. In the eveni... more

This wonderful venue showcases a variety of theatrical shows and performances throughout the year. Aside from the professional shows, the theater is also dedicated to Arts education and offers a variety of programs for the gene... more

Just before you leave the city and head back home, you can visit this casino. Located inside Schiphol Airport, it makes Amsterdam Airport the only major airport in the world with its own casino. Despite the relatively small siz... more