Amsterdam Encounter (Lonely Planet Encounter Guides)

What Will Your Amsterdam Encounter Be?

Sipping cold beer and watching canal boats float by in the Jordaan

Discovering clever Dutch design in the boutique-filled Negen Straatjes

Contemplating the secret annexe at the Anne Frank Huis

Sampling spicy Indonesian snacks and caramel-filled "stroopwafels" at the vibrant Albert Cuypmarkt

Experiencing the convivial Dutch "gezelligheid" at a traditional brown cafe

Cycling past grasslands and fields of wild orchids in the Amsterdam Woods

Discover Twice the City in Half the Time

Full-color pull-out map and detailed neighborhood maps for easy navigation

Our discerning author pinpoints the city's best sights, museums, shops and restaurants

Unique Snapshots chapter helps you get under the skin of the city

Meet the locals: insider tips from a food blogger, innovative bike shop owners and a culture critic