Frommer's Amsterdam

You2ll never fall into the tourist traps when you travel with Frommer2s. It2s like having a friend show you around, taking you to the places locals like best. Our expert authors have already gone everywhere you might go -- they2ve done the legwork for you, and they2re not afraid to tell it like it is, saving you time and money. No other series offers candid reviews of so many hotels and restaurants in all price ranges. Every Frommer2s Travel Guide is up-to-date, with exact prices for everything, dozens of color maps, and exciting coverage of sports, shopping, and nightlife. You2d be lost without us! Freewheeling Amsterdam is one of Europe2s most exciting cities, and Frommer2s Amsterdam has all the practical details and candid advice you need to plan a successful trip. We2ve reviewed the very best places to stay and dine, from plush business hotels to intimate, family-run B&Bs, from grand cafes to Indonesian rijstaffel restaurants. With Frommer2s in hand, it2s easy to explore the all the city2s top sights, whether you want to see masterpieces at the Rijksmuseum and the van Gogh Museum, experience the poignancy of the Anne Frank House, or bike along the canals. And of course, we2ve got all the details on Amsterdam2s legendary nightlife: concerts, jazz clubs, brown cafes, smoking coffee shops, and even the lowdown on the Red Light District. The guide also includes side trips to Rotterdam and the Hague, plus lovely small towns nearby where you can visit cheese markets and see tulip fields in spectacular bloom. Frommer2s puts the city at your fingertips, with walking tours, a complete shopper2s guide, and a free color fold-out map! Other helpful guides for your trip include Frommer2s Belgium, Holland & Luxembourg and Frommer2s Irreverent Guide to Amsterdam.