Amsterdam Like a Local: By the people who call it home (Local Travel Guide)

If you’re looking for the ultimate European getaway, Amsterdam won’t disappoint! Iconic canals, centuries-old townhomes, cobblestone lanes and flower-adorned bridges. Amsterdam is truly one-of-a-kind and offers so many different kinds of experiences. Use the travel tips from this ultimate Amsterdam travel book to plan your trip to the Netherlands! Beyond the well-trodden sights, there’s a secret side of the city — and who better to guide you to it than the locals? This travel guide to Amsterdam includes: • Two-color, bold, modern design with contemporary illustrations throughout • Authors are true locals and have been picked for having their fingers on the pulse and their diverse tastes. Their suggestions and advice sit alongside quotes from Amsterdam creatives, performers, volunteers and business leaders to give the book a local feel • A narrative style throughout, making the local, personal voice central to every entry • Structured by six themes and subsequent sub-themes — rather than areas — to echo how people are traveling, rather than where. For example, Eat, Drink, Shop, Art and Culture, Nightlife • Each entry includes its unique address so readers can pinpoint precisely where they are heading • Each theme ends with a tour spread, dedicated to a specific interest or experience. For example, A Foodie Tour of Oud-West, and Art and Antiques Shopping in the Spiegelkwartier Amsterdam is as pretty as a postcard! You can’t walk a mile without bumping into a masterpiece in this city. Besides its cultural attractions like the Anne Frank House, Rijksmuseum, and Van Gogh museum, the Dutch capital also has leafy parks, hip shops, craft breweries and some of Europe's hottest clubs. From taking a bicycle tour through the polder landscape in Amsterdam Noord to relaxing at a canalside bruin café (traditional Dutch pub) in Jordaan, this Amsterdam guidebook helps you to experience the real side of Amsterdam. Additional tidbits to expand your experience are peppered throughout t If youre looking for the ultimate European getaway, Amsterdam wont disappoint! Iconic canals, centuries-old townhomes, cobblestone lanes and flower-adorned bridges. Amsterdam is truly one-of-a-kind and offers so many different kinds of experiences. Use the travel tips from this ultimate Amsterdam travel book to plan your trip to the Netherlands! Beyond the well-trodden sights, theres a secret side of the city and who better to guide you to it than the locals? This travel guide to Amsterdam Two-color, bold, modern design with contemporary illustrations throughout Authors are true locals and have been picked for having their fingers on the pulse and their diverse tastes. Their suggestions and advice sit alongside quotes from Amsterdam creatives, performers, volunteers and business leaders to give the book a local feel A narrative style throughout, making the local, personal voice central to every entry Structured by six themes and subsequent sub-themes rather than areas to echo how people are traveling, rather than where. For example, Eat, Drink, Shop, Art and Culture, Nightlife Each entry includes its unique address so readers can pinpoint precisely where they are heading Each theme ends with a tour spread, dedicated to a specific interest or experience. For example, A Foodie Tour of Oud-West, and Art and Antiques Shopping in the Spiegelkwartier Amsterdam is as pretty as a postcard! You cant walk a mile without bumping into a masterpiece in this city. Besides its cultural attractions like the Anne Frank House, Rijksmuseum, and Van Gogh museum, the Dutch capital also has leafy parks, hip shops, craft breweries and some of Europe's hottest clubs. From taking a bicycle tour through the polder landscape in Amsterdam Noord to relaxing at a canalside bruin caf (traditional Dutch pub) in Jordaan, this Amsterdam guidebook helps you to experience the real side of Amsterdam. Additional tidbits to expand your experience are peppered throughout this local guide to Amsterdam. For example, local tips and recommendations for exploring this vibrant city, secret places that only a local would know, hands-on experiences (cookery classes and art workshops), and ideas for traveling solo, in a pair and in a crowd. It also includes tips on how to travel sensibly in a post-Covid world without compromising on experience. From New York and London to Paris and Tokyo, there are more places to discover with these niche local guides! Written by the people who call it home, the Like A Local series from DK takes you beyond the tourist track to experience the heart and soul of each city! **Experience Amsterdam the local way with this insider's e-guide** Home to great art, an eclectic food scene and vibrant nightlife, this multicultural city is packed with treasures. But it's not all about the Rijksmuseum and centuries-old canals. Beyond the well-trodden sights there's a secret side of the city - and who better to guide you to it than the locals? This insider's e-guide includes recommendations from Amsterdamers in the know, helping you to discover all their favourite hangout spots and hidden haunts. Relax at a canalside __bruin café__ (traditional Dutch pub) in Jordaan, check out the cutting-edge art and Europe's largest flea market at NDSM-Werf and take a bike ride through the polder landscape in Amsterdam Noord. Whether you're an Amsterdamer looking to uncover your city's secrets or a traveller seeking an authentic experience beyond the tourist track, this stylish e-guide helps you to experience the real side of Amsterdam. Experience Amsterdam the local way with this insider's e-guideHome to great art, an eclectic food scene and vibrant nightlife, this multicultural city includes treasures. It's not all about the Rijksmuseum and centuries-old canals. Beyond the well-trodden sights there's a secret side of the city - and who better to guide you to it than the locals? This insider's e-guide includes recommendations from Amsterdamers in the know, helping you to discover all their favourite hangout spots and hidden haunts. Relax at a canalside bruin café (traditional Dutch pub) in Jordaan, check out the cutting-edge art and Europe's largest flea market at NDSM-Werf and take a bike ride through the polder landscape in Amsterdam Noord. Whether you're an Amsterdamer looking to uncover your city's secrets or a traveller seeking an authentic experience beyond the tourist track, this stylish e-guide helps you to experience the real side of Amsterdam. Contents Welcome to the C ity Through the Year Know-How Neighbourhoods On the Map EAT Brunch Spots Fresh Bakeries Dutch Favourites Global Grub Veggie & Vegan Special Occasion Take a Tour: A foodie morning in Oud-West DRINK Breweries Brown Pubs Cocktail Joints Wine Bars Unmissable Terraces Coffee Houses Take a Tour: An af ternoon sampling Dutch spirits SHOP Street Markets Dutch Design Gourmet Treats Vintage Stores Book Nooks Take a Tour: A morning of vintage shopping ARTS & CULTURE City History Art & Photography Performing Arts On Screen Offbeat Collections Take a Tour: An art y afternoon in NDSM-Werf NIGHTLIFE Cool Clubs Live Music B ars Comedy Nights Concert Venues Games Night Late-Night Bites Take a Tour: A night out in I ndische Buurt OUTDOORS Green Spaces On Two Wheels Swimming Spots Alfresco Adventures Boat Trips Nearby Getaways Take a Tour: An af ternoon exploring Amsterdamse Bos Directory Acknowledgments "Cycling along winding canals never gets old in Amsterdam, but that's not all this city has to offer. Bursting with the quirky bars, hidden waterways, and edgy performance spaces that locals can't get enough of, this stylish book helps you see all sides of this dynamic city. Don't settle for the Amsterdam you think you know -- let the locals show you their side of the city" -- Back cover