Bike cobblestone streets, cruise on charming canals, and stop and smell the tulips: with Rick Steves on your side, the Netherlands can be yours!InsideRick Steves Amsterdam & the Netherlandsyou'll find:Comprehensive coveragefor spendinga week or moreexploring Amsterdam and the NetherlandsRick's strategic adviceon how to get the most out of your time and money, with rankings of his must-see favoritesTop sights and hidden gems,from the Van Gogh museum and Rembrandt's home workshop, to cozy "brown" cafésHow to connect with local culture:Explore Amsterdam by bicycle, sample distinctive Dutch cheeses, and chat with a friendly local over beer brewed from 1,000-year-old recipesBeat the crowds, skip the lines, and avoid tourist trapswith Rick's candid, humorous insightThe best places to eat, sleep, and relaxover a pint of beerSelf-guided walking toursof lively neighborhoods and incredible museumsDetailed mapsfor exploring on the goUseful resourcesincluding a packing list, a Dutch phrase book, a historical overview, and recommended readingOver 500 bible-thin pagesinclude everything worth seeing without weighing you downComplete, up-to-date informationon Amsterdam, Haarlem, Delft, Alkmaar and Zaanse Schans, Edam, Volendam, Marken, Hoorn, Enkhuizen, the Historic Triangle, Flevoland, Keukenhof, Aalsmeer, Leiden, The Hague, Rotterdam, Utrecht, Arnhem, and moreMake the most of every day and every dollar withRick Steves Amsterdam & the Netherlands.Spending less than a week in Amsterdam? TryRick Steves Pocket Amsterdam.