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See also Accommodations and indexes, below.

GENERAL INDEX East, 52 Basketball, 174 accommodations, 91–92 Beatrix Park, 164 , 129 The Beehive (De Bijenkorf), alsmeer, 254 A Amsterdam North, 52 184, 211 Absolute Danny, 216 restaurants, 131 Beer, 230 Accommodations, 1–2, 9, Amsterdam Pass, 46 Begijnhof, 153, 186 67–94. See also Accommo- Amsterdam Roots Festival, 21 Begijnhofkapel, 153 dations Index Amsterdams Brouwhuis Bellevue Theater, 221 family-friendly, 73 Maximiliaan, 187 Bell Tree, 215 gay and lesbian, 68 (Amster- Berlage Brug (Berlage reservations, 68, 78 dam Wood), 164 Bridge), 196 saving on, 42 Amsterdams Historisch Beurs van Berlage (Berlage surfing for, 32 Museum (Amsterdam Exchange), 151, 220 Addresses, finding, 48 Historical Museum), Bevrijdingsdag (Liberation Adrie Moerings Potten- 140–141, 184, 186 Day), 20 bakkerij & Pijpenmakerij Amsterdam South, 52 Bijbels Museum (Biblical (Gouda), 274 accommodations, 92–93 Museum), 141, 144, Afsluitdijk (Enclosing Dike), restaurants, 130–131 181–182 250–251 Amsterdam Walking Tours, Biking, 7, 21, 57–59, 174 Agnietenkapel, 186 173 to Hoorn, 251 Airfares, 31–32, 35–37 Amsterdam West, 52 tours, 172 Airlines, 34–35 restaurant, 131 along the River, bankruptcy and, 36 Animation Art, 207 196–198 long-haul flights, 37 Anne Frankhuis, 134, 180 Bimhuis, 222 Airport security, 35 Antiques, 7, 200, 206–207, Binnenhof (), 259 Air Tickets Direct, 36 217 Blauwbrug (Blue Bridge), Ajax, 8 Architecture, 295 156 Akhnaton, 223 Area code, 60 BLGK Edelsmeden, 214–215 Albert Cuyp Markt, 217 Art Bloemencorso, 23 Albert Heijn supermarket, books on, 43–44 Bloemenmarkt (Flower 128 Golden Age, 292–295 Market), 216–217 Alkmaar, 254–255 Art galleries, 207–208 Bloemenveiling (Aalsmeer), Allard Pierson Museum modern, 167–168 254 Amsterdam, 140 Artis Zoo, 169, 215 Bloemgracht, 191 American Book Center, 208 Arts Adventure, 22, 220 Blue Gold Fish, 209 American Express, 60 Athenaeum Booksellers, 208 Boating, 174 Amnesia, 224 Athenaeum Illustre, 155 Boat trips and cruises Amsteldijk, 196 ATMs (automated teller from Britain, 39 Amstel Park,COPYRIGHTED 197–198 MATERIAL machines), 15–16, 60–61 canal tours, 6, 169–170, Amstel River, 182 A. van der Meer, 206 235–236 bike tour along, 196–198 powerboats, 171 Amstel Taveerne, 232–233 Rotterdam, 267 , 206 B abysitters, 61 vintage boats, 171 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Back Door, 224 Zaan River, 252–253 accommodations, 93–94 Balmoral, 230 Boekhandel Vrolijk, 214 arriving at, 38 Bananenbar, 235 Boerenmarkt (Farmer’s Amsterdam ArenA, 223 Barrel organs, 168 Market), 217 Amsterdam Day by Day, 218 Bars, 226–234 Bolenstreek (Bulb District), Amsterdam Diamond gay and lesbian, 231–234 254 Center, 212 Baseball, 174 Book market at , 217 17_57664x bindex.qxd 1/20/05 7:47 PM Page 302

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Books, recommended, 42–44 Centraal Station, 153–154 De Bijenkorf (The Beehive), Bookstores, 208 arriving at, 40–41 184, 211 Boom Chicago, 225–226 Cheese, 201 De Brakke Grond, 221 Bosbaan, 164, 174 Cheese Market (Alkmaar), De Drie Fleschjes, 184, 228 Botanical Gardens 255 De Druif, 226 Amsterdam, 165 Cheese market (Gouda), 273 De Duivel, 224 , 271 Cherry Blossom Park De Karpershoek, 226 Bourbon Street, 222 (Kersenbloesempark), 164 De Koninklijke Porceleyne Bowling, 237 Chocolate, 201 Fles, 202, 269 Breakfast at hotels, 69 Christian Müller Organ Delfshaven (Delft Harbor; Bridges, 7–8, 156 (Haarlem), 242 Rotterdam), 266 Brilmuseum (Eyeglass Ciel Blue Bar, 231 Delft, 268–270 Museum), 163 Cigars, 209 Delftware, 201, 202, Brouwerij ‘t IJ, 228 Circuit Park Zandvoort, 244 208–210, 266, 269 Brouwersgracht (Brewers’ Claes Claeszhofje, 192 De Moriaan Museum Canal), 178, 190 Classical music, 219 (Gouda), 275 Brown cafes, 226–228 Climate, 17 Den Burg, 257 Bucket shops, 36 Clocks, 203–204, 209 Den Helder, 255–256 Bulb fields, 254 Clogs, 252 De Ooievaar, 228 Bungee-jumping, 174 Club and music scene, De Opstapper minibus Business hours, 61 222–226 service, 1, 54–55 Bus tours, 172 Club Arena/To Dance, 224 De Oudheidkamer (Texel), Bus travel, 54–55 Cobra Museum, 144 257 from Amsterdam Airport Cockring, 233 Department stores, 211 Schiphol, 39 Coffee and Tea Museum De Praktijk, 207 (Koffieen Thee Museum), De Slegte, 208 162 De Twee Zwaantjes, 231 C afé Américain, 8 Coffeeshops, smoking, 8–9, De Vergulde Gaper, 227 Café April, 233 232 De Waag (Weigh House), Café Chris, 226 Comedy theater, 225–226 154, 187 Café Dante, 229 Concertgebouw, 7, 220–221 De Wallen, 8 Café Nol, 231 Concert halls and theaters, De Waterwinkel, 212 Café Rooie Nellis, 231 220–221 DFDS Seaways, 39 Cafes, modern, 229–230 Condomerie Het Gulden Diamonds, 202–203, 212 Café Schiller, 229 Vlies, 216 Diamond tours, 173 Calendar of events, 19–24 Consolidators, 36 Dinner cruises, 10, 130 The Canal Belt, 49 Cortina Papier, 209 Disabilities, travelers with, accommodations, 78–83 Coster Diamonds, 212 27–28 restaurants, 111–117 Crafts and curios, 209–210 Discrimination, 27 Canal bikes, 7, 170–171 Credit cards, 17 The Dockworker, 195–196 Canal Bus, 56 Crossing Border Festival, 24 Doctors and dentists, 61 Canalhouse Gardens in Cruises. See Boat trips and Dorus Rijkers National Bloom, 22 cruises Lifeboat Museum Canals, 135 Crystal, 201 (Den Helder), 256 Golden Age walking tour, Cuisine, 97–101 Drugs, 63, 292 177–183 books on, 44 Drum Rhythm Festival, 21 ice-skating, 7 restaurants by, 101–103 Dutch Fortification Museum tours, 6, 169–170, Currency and currency (Naarden), 258 235–236 exchange, 15, 61 , 62, 296–300 Carillons, 168 Customs regulations, Dutch Theater (Hollandsche Carnival, 19 13–15 Schouwburg), 155 Carré, 220, 223 Cuypers, Petrus Josephus Car rentals, 60 Hubertus, 111, 135, 153 Car travel, within Amster- E ast India House (Oost dam, 58–60 Indisch Huis), 154, 187 Casa Rosso, 235 D am, The, 48, 183 Echo Grachtenloop (Echo Casinos, 237, 244, 262 Dam to Damloop (Dam to Canal Run), 21 Cat Cabinet (Kattenkabinet), Dam Run), 23 Edam, 247–248 162 Dance clubs, 223–225 Edams Museum, 248 Catharina Gasthuis Museum Dance performances, 220 Egelantiersgracht, 191 (Gouda), 275 De Admiraal, 228 E Kramer Candle Shop, Cellphones, 33–34 De Balie, 221 209–210 17_57664x bindex.qxd 1/20/05 7:47 PM Page 303

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Electricity, 61–62 Hash Marihuana Hemp Elektrische Museumtramlijn G ables, 152 Museum, 166 (Electric Tramline Galerie Carla Koch, 208 Health concerns, 25–26 Museum), 150 Galerie Ra, 215 Health insurance, 25 ELTExpress (Flights.com), 36 Galleria d’Arte Rinasci- Heiligeweg, 205 Embassies and consulates, mento, 210 Heineken Experience, 159 62 Garden market at Heinen, 210–211 Engelse Kerk (English Amstelveld, 217 HEMA, 211 Church), 153, 221 Gardens Henri Polaklaan 6-12, 195 English Bookshop, 208 Botanical Gardens Herdenkingsdag (Memorial Enkhuizen, 249–250 (Leiden), 271 Day), 20 Entry requirements, 13 Hortus Botanicus (Botani- Hermitage Amsterdam, 3, Erasmus Park, 164 cal Garden; Amsterdam), 144 Erotic Museum, 166 165 Herring, 8 Escape, 224 Jewish Quarter, 194 Herringhuis fish stands, 120 Eurolines, 41 Gassan Diamonds, 212 High season, 18 Eurostar, 40 Gay and lesbian Historic Ferry, 171 Evenaar, 208 travelers, 23 History of Amsterdam, Evening stores, 213 bars, 231–234 276–291 Exit, 233 hotels, 68 HISWA, RAI, 19–20 Eyeglass Museum (Bril- information and resources, H J van de Kerkhof, 214 museum), 163 28–29 Holidays, 19 shopping, 214 Holland Casino Gebed Zonder End (Prayer Amsterdam, 237 F amilies with children Without End), 186 Scheveningen, 262 hotels, 73 Geels & Co., 212–213 Zandvoort, 244 information and Gelateria Italiana Peppino, Holland Experience, 160–161 resources, 30 124 Holland Festival, 21 shopping, 215 Gelateria Jordino, 124 Hollandsche Schouwburg Farmers markets, 217 Gemeentemuseum Den (Dutch Theater), 155, 194 Fashions, 212 Haag (The Hague), 260 Homomonument (To Friend- Felix Meritis, 181, 221–222 Getto, 233 ship), 156 Ferries, 56 Golden Age, 283–287 Hoorn, 248–249 from Britain, 39 art, 292–295 Hoppe, 227 Festivals and special events, books about, 42–43 Horse and carriage tours, 19–24 canals, walking tour of, 173 Fireworks Displays, 177–183 Horseback riding, 174 Summer, 22 Golf, 174 Hortus Botanicus Fishing, 174 Gollem, 227 Amsterdam, 165 Flea Market, , Gouda, 273–275 Leiden, 271 192, 216 Gouda bij Kaarslicht, 24 Hospitals, 62 , 164 Gouden Bocht (Golden Houseboat Museum, 145 Floating Amsterdam, 21 Bend), 182–183 Household goods, 214 Flower Auction (Aalsmeer), Grachten Festival, 22 H P de Vreng en Zonen, 213 254 Green Door (Leiden), 272 Huis aan de Drie Grachten Flower bulbs, 203 Green House (Leiden), 272 (House on the Three Flower Market (Bloemen- Groenehuis (Leiden), 272 Canals), 186 markt), 216–217 Groene Port (Leiden), 272 Huis Marseille, 167–168 Flowers, 204. See also Tulips Groenland Pakhuizen Huis met de Hoofden (House Food stores, 212–214 (Greenland Warehouses), with the Heads), 180 Football, 175 180 American, 174 Grote Kerk (Great Church; Frank, Anne, 6–7, 140 Naarden), 259 I ce-skating, 7, 175, 176 Anne Frankhuis, 134, 180 Grote Markt (Haarlem), 239 IJ Ferry, 7 Frans Hals Museum (Haar- Grote Vijver, 164 The IJsselmeer, 245–251 lem), 242 GVB Tickets & Info, 52 In de Wildeman, 227 Frascati, 229–230 Gyms, 174 In-line skating, 164, 175 Free Record Shop, 215 Insurance, 24–25 Free sights and attractions, Internet access, 33, 62 167 H aarlem, 238–243 Intersphere Lasergames, 168 Frommers.com, 32 Haberdashery, 214 iT, 224 The Hague, 259–263 Italiaander Galleries, 208 17_57664x bindex.qxd 1/20/05 7:47 PM Page 304

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Koninklijke Tichelaars, 202, Marker Museum, 246 J acob Hooy & Co, 213 211 Markets, street, 7, 20, 162, Jazz and blues, 222–223 Koninklijk Kabinet van 192, 216–217 Jazz Café Alto, 222 Schilderijen (The Hague), , 178 Jean Pesijnhofje (Leiden), 260 Marks & Spencer, 211 272 Koninklijk Paleis (Royal Martin Luther King Park, Jenever (Dutch gin), 8, 184, Palace), 151–153, 183 164, 196–197 228–230 Kunst- & Antiekcentrum De Massage, 175 Jet lag, 38 Looier, 217 Mathieu Hart, 208 Jewelry, 214–215 Kunst RAI, 21 Mauritshuis (The Hague), The Jewish Quarter, 145 260 walking tour, 192–196 Mazzo, 224 Jewish Resistance Fighters L ambert van Meerten Mechanisch Speelgoed, 215 Memorial, 194 (Delft), 269 Medemblik, 250 Jodenbreestraat, 192 Language, 62, 296–300 Medical insurance, 25 Jogging, 175 La Savonnerie, 210 Megadlei Yethomin, 194–195 John Adams Institute, 155 Leather Pride, 23 Melkweg, 225 Leiden, 270–273 Metro, 55 (Jewish Historical Leiden American Pilgrim Metz & Co, 211 Museum), 145, 196 Museum, 272 Modern art galleries, The , 49, 157 Leidens Ontzet (Relief of 167–168 accommodations, 85 Leiden), 23 Molen De Roode Leeuw cafes, 231 , 48, 49 (Gouda), 275 restaurants, 122–123 accommodations around, Mondrian, Piet, 148, 260 walking tour, 188–192 83–84 Money matters, 15–17 Jordaan Festival, 23 nightlife, 218 Monnickendam, 247 Joseph Lam Jazz Club, restaurants around, Montelbaanstoren, 154 222–223 117–119 Mopeds, 58 Leidsestraat, 205 Movies, 236–237 Le Shuttle, 41 Mozes en Aäronkerk, 192 K aasmarkt (Alkmaar), , 190 Mr B, 214 255 Lodewijkskerk (Leiden), Muiden, 258 , 205 272 Muiderslot, 258 Kanis en Meiland, 230 Lost and found, 62–63 Mulligans Irish Music Bar, Karthuizerplantsoen, Lost-luggage insurance, 25 230–231 190–191 Louis Church (Leiden), 272 Multimedia attractions, Kasteel Radboud (Medemb- 159–162 lik), 250 Muntplein, 48 Kattenkabinet (Cat Cabinet), M adame Tussaud’s, 161, Munttoren (Mint Tower), 154 162 168, 184 Museum Amstelkring, Keet in Huis, 214 Madurodam (The Hague), 146, 188 Keizersgracht (Berenstraat 260 Museum Boijmans Van to Runstraat), 181 Magazines, 63 Beuningen (Rotterdam), Kersenbloesempark (Cherry Magere Brug (Skinny 266 Blossom Park), 164 Bridge), 156, 196 Museumboot, 56–57 Keukenhof, 253 Magic Mushroom Gallery, Museum De Dubbelde Palm- Keukenhof Gardens, 20, 253 210 Boom (Rotterdam), 266 Kids. See Families with Magna Plaza, 211 Museum de Speeltoren children Mail, 63 (Monnickendam), 247 Kinderboerderij De Pijp, 169 Maison de Bonneterie, 211 Museum Het Rembrandthuis Kinderfeestwinkel, 215 Makkumware, 201, 202 (Rembrandt House Kindermuseum TM Junior, Maloe Melo, 223 Museum), 146–147, 194, 168 Maps, street, 48 207 Kitsch Kitchen, 214 Marijuana , 48, 52 Kitsch Kitchen Kids, 215 Hash Marihuana Hemp accommodations around, Klein Trippenhuis, 155 Museum, 166 85–91 Kloveniersburgwal 26, 155 at smoking coffeeshops, restaurants around, Koffieen Thee Museum (Cof- 8–9, 232 124–129 fee and Tea Museum), 162 Marinemuseum (Den Museumstoomtram Hoorn- Koninginnedag (Queen’s Helder), 256 Medemblik, 249 Day), 20 Maritime Museum (Scheep- Museum Van Loon, 147, 182 Koninklijke Porceleyne Fles, vaartmuseum), 148, 215 Museum Willet-Holthuysen, 202, 269 Marken, 245–247 147, 182 17_57664x bindex.qxd 1/20/05 7:47 PM Page 305

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Music Pool, 237 classical, 219 O deon, 224 The Poppenhuis, 187 contemporary, 223 The Old Center, 49 Population statistics, 47 jazz and blues, 222–223 accommodations, 69–78 Portugees-Israëlietische rock and pop, 223 restaurants, 103–111 Synagoge (Portuguese- Music store, 215 walking tour, 183–188 Israelite Synagogue), Muziekcentrum De IJsbreker, , 156, 164 158, 195 223 Oosterpark Festival, 20–21 Post offices, 63–64 Muziekgebouw, 3 Oost Indisch Huis (East India Powerboats, 171 Muziektheater, 221 House), 154, 187 Prayer Without End (Gebed Open Ateliers, 21 Zonder End), 186 Open Monumentendag, 23 Premsela & Hamburger, 207 N aarden, 258–259 Opera, 219 Concert, Narcotics, 63 Opstapper minibus service, 22–23 Narrowest house, 155 1, 54–55 Proeflokaal (tasting houses), Nationaal Monument, 184 Organized tours, 169–173 228 Nationaal Reddingmuseum Oude Hoogstraat 22, 155 Pubs, 230–231 Dorus Rijkers (Den Oude Kerk (Old Church) Puccini Bomboni, 213–214 Helder), 256 Amsterdam, 158, 188, 221 National Ballet, 220 Delft, 268 National Cycling Day, 21 Oudemanhuispoort, 186–187 R adboud Castle (Medem- National Museum Ouderkerk aan de Amstel, blik), 250 Weekend, 20 198 RAI Convention Center, 61 National Windmill Day, 21 Ouderkerkerdijk, 198 Rain, average days of, 18 Navy Museum (Den Helder), Outdoor activities, 173–176 Rapenburgerstraat 109, 195 256 Over Het IJ Festival, 22 Red Light District (Rosse Nederlandse Spoorwegen, 40 Buurt), 8, 165–166, 218, Nederlands Vestingmuseum 234–235 (Naarden), 258 P akhuis Amerika, 210 Red Lion Windmill (Gouda), Neighborhoods, 49–52 , 190 275 NEMO, 161–162, 215 P&O Ferries, 39 Reformation, 281–283 Ballet Panorama Mesdag (The Reijnders, 227 Orchestra, 220 Hague), 260, 262 Religious buildings, 157–159 Netherlands Dance Theater, Paradiso, 224–225 Rembrandt Harmenszoon 220 Parking, 58–59 van Rijn, 138, 154, 158, Netherlands Opera, 219 Parks and gardens, 163–165 159, 161, 260, 293–294 Netherlands Philharmonic Parliament, State Opening Museum Het Rembrandt- Orchestra, 219 of, 23 huis (Rembrandt House Newspapers and magazines, Passenger Terminal Amster- Museum), 146–147, 194, 63, 83 dam, 39 207 New Year, 19 Passports, 14 Rembrandt Park, 164 Nieuwe de la Mar Theater/ Patisserie Pompadour, 213 , 48, 49 Theater Bellevue, 222 P. C. Hooftstraat, 205–206 accommodations Nieuwe Herengracht 33, 194 Peace Palace (The Hague), around, 84 Nieuwe Kerk (New Church) 260 nightlife, 218 Amsterdam, 157, 184, 221 Peek & Cloppenburg, 211 restaurants around, Delft, 268 Performing arts, 219–222 119–121 Nieuwe Kerkstraat 127, 194 Pewter, 201 Reservations Nieuwe Spiegelstraat, 206 P.G.C. Hajenius, 209 hotel, 68, 78 Nieuws Innovations, 210 Pharmacies, 63 restaurant, 95–96 Nightlife, 3, 218–237 Photography books, 44 Resistance Museum bars, 226–234 Pianola Museum, 162 (Verzetsmuseum Amster- canal-boat tours, 235–236 Picnic fare, 128 dam), 150 club and music scene, Pieter Cornelisz Hooftstraat, Restaurants, 2, 95–131. See 222–226 205–206 also Restaurant Index movies, 236–237 Pijpenkabinet (Pipe Cabinet), best bets, 10–11 performing arts, 219–222 163 budget, 96 tickets, 218–219 Pilat & Pilat, 214 by cuisine, 101–103 (North Church), Pilgrim Fathers, Leiden and, dining hours, 95 158 272 gezellig, 100 Noordermarkt, 178 Pipes, 209 late-night, 122 North Sea Jazz Festival, 22, Plantage Kerklaan 36, 195 menu terms and choices, 222 Police, 63 97–101 17_57664x bindex.qxd 1/20/05 7:47 PM Page 306

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Restaurants (cont.) Sint-Bavokerk (St. Bavo’s Summer Fireworks for quick bites, 120–121 Church; Haarlem), 242 Displays, 22 reservations, 95–96 Sinterklaas, 24 Sweelinck Conservatorium, smoking at, 96 Sinterklaas Arrives, 24 221 Ridammerhoeve Children’s Sint-Janskerk (Church of St. Swimming, 57, 175–176 Farm, 168–169 John; Gouda), 273–274 Ridderzaal (The Hague), 259 Sint-Nicolaaskerk (St. , 2, 6, 135, 138 Nicholas’s Church; Amster- T able tennis, 176 Rijksmuseum van Oudheden dam), 188 Tasting houses, 228 (Leiden), 270–271 Sint-Nicolaaskerk (St. Taxes, 64 Rijsttafel, 8, 99 Nicholas’s Church; Mon- Taxi-bikes, 58 , 205 nickendam), 247 Taxis, 55 Rosse Buurt (Red Light Dis- Sint-Olofskapel (St. Olaf’s from Amsterdam Airport trict), 8, 165–166, 218, Chapel), 188 Schiphol, 39 234–235 Sint-Pieterskerk (St. Peter’s wheelchair-accessible, 28 Rotterdam, 263–268 Church; Leiden), 272 ‘T Doktertje, 228 Rotterdam International Skinny Bridge (Magere Telephones, 64–65 Film Festival, 19 Brug), 156 Temperature, average Royal Concertgebouw Slavernijmonument (Slavery monthly, 18 Orchestra, 219 Monument), 156–157 Tennis, 176 Royal Palace (Koninklijk Smallest houses, 155 Texel, 256–257 Paleis), 151–153, 183 Smokiana, 209 Teylers Museum (Haarlem), Smoking articles, 209 242 Smoking coffeeshops, 8–9, Thalys high-speed train, 40 S aarein, 233 232 Theater, 220 Safety, 26–27 Soccer, 175 Theatermuseum, 149, 180, Sailing, 175 South Church (Zuiderkerk), 215 Salons and barbershops, 64, 159 Thorbeckeplein Sunday Art 175 Spaarndam, 243 Market, 217 Sarphati Park, 164 Special events and festivals, Three Sisters Grand Pub, 231 Sauna, 175 19–24 Time zone, 65 Scheepvaartmuseum (Mar- Spectator sports, 174, 175 Tipping, 65–66 itime Museum), 148, 215 Spiegelgracht, 206 ‘T Loosje, 227 Scheveningen, 262 Spiegelkwartier Open To Friendship (Homomonu- Scheveningsebos (The House, 24 ment), 156 Hague), 260 Spijker, 233 Torensluis, 156 Schreierstoren (Tower of Spinhuis, 165–166 Torture Museum, 167 Tears), 154 Spui, 186 Tourist information, 12–13, Schuttersgalerij (Civic Spui Art Market, 217 38, 45–46 Guards Gallery), 141 Squash, 175 Tourist Market, 22 Sea Life Scheveningen, 262 Stadhuis (Gouda), 273 Tourist Tram, 172 Seasons, 17, 18–19 Stadsboerderij De Dieren- Tours Senior travelers, 29–30 capel, 169 bike, 57 Seven Countries Houses, 155 Stadsschouwburg, 221 organized, 169–173 Sexmuseum Amsterdam, Stal Karos, 173 Tower of Tears (Schreier- 166–167 Stamp market, 217 storen), 154 Sex stores, 215 Stedelijk Museum, 207 Town Hall (Gouda), 273 Seymour Likely, 230 Stedelijk Museum Bureau Train travel Shopping, 199–217 Amsterdam, 168 to Amsterdam, 40 areas for, 204–206 Stedelijk Museum CS, 2, within Amsterdam, 55 best buys, 200–204 148–149 from Amsterdam Airport duty-free items, 199–200 Stedelijk Museum de Laken- Schiphol, 38–39 open hours, 199 hal (Leiden), 271–272 Trams, 54, 172 Sights and attractions, Stedelijk Museum Het Prin- Transportation, 52–60 132–173 senhof (Delft), 268–269 from Amsterdam Airport for kids, 168–169 Stena Line, 39 Schiphol, 38–39 organized tours, 169–173 Stichting De Appel, 168 tickets and fares, 53–54 suggested itineraries, Stille Omgang, 20 what’s new in, 1 132–134 Stoeltie Diamonds, 212 Traveler’s checks, 16–17 Simon Levelt, 213 Street maps, 48 Traveling to Amsterdam, 7, 155 Street markets, 7, 20, 162, 34–41 Single travelers, 31 192, 216–217 by boat, 39 Sinners in Heaven, 225 Student travelers, 30–31 by bus, 41 17_57664x bindex.qxd 1/20/05 7:47 PM Page 307

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by car, 41 Walking tours Zuiderzee, 246 by plane, 34–39 guided, 173 Zuiderzeemuseum by train, 40–41 self-guided, 177–198 (Enkhuizen), 250 Travel insurance, 24–25 the Jewish Quarter, Zuid-Kennemerland National Trip-cancellation insurance, 192–196 Park, 244–245 24–25 the Jordaan, 188–192 The Trippenhuis, 187 the Old Center, Tropenmuseum (Tropical 183–188 ACCOMMODATIONS Museum), 149–150, 215 Water, drinking, 66 Acacia, 85 ‘T Smalle, 227–228 Water bikes, 170–171 Acro, 88 Tulips, 7, 203 Water buses, 56–57 Agora, 80 ‘T Winkeltje, 210 Waterlooplein, 48 Ambassade, 79 Waterlooplein Flea Market, AMS Atlas Hotel, 88 192, 216 Amstel Botel, 73, 77 U itmarkt, 23 Water Shop (De Water- Amstel InterContinental Utrechtsebrug, 198 winkel), 212 Amsterdam, 9, 91 Waterstone’s Booksellers, 208 Amsterdam Wiechmann, 80 Water taxis, 57 AMS Toro, 88 V alue-added tax Weather, 18 Apollofirst, 93 (BTW), 64 Web, 233–234 Avenue Hotel, 76 refund of, 200 Webers Holland, 212 Best Western Eden, 85 Van Baerlestraat, 206 Websites, 12–13 Bilderberg Garden Hotel, V&D (Vroom & Dreesmann), traveler’s toolbox, 34 92–93 212 travel-planning and Bilderberg Hotel Jan Luyken, The Vanderbilt Mansion, booking, 31–32 85, 88 182 Weigh House Blakes Amsterdam, 78 van Gogh, Vincent, 149 Alkmaar, 255 Bridge Hotel, 92 books on, 43–44 Amsterdam, 154, 187 Canal House, 80 Van Gogh Museum, 6, Wertheim Park, 195 Clemens, 77 43–44, 138–140, 207 Westergasfabriek, 222 Crowne Plaza Amsterdam– Van Moppes Diamonds, 212 Westerkerk (West Church), American, 9, 83–84 Verzetsmuseum (Resistance 158–159, 181 Crowne Plaza Amsterdam Museum) Amsterdam, Westerstraat, 192 City Centre, 9, 69, 73 150, 195 Westfries Museum (Hoorn), De Filosoof, 88–89 Victoria Gifts, 209 249 Die Port van Cleve, 9, 72–73 Vintage boats, 171 West Indisch Huis (West Dikker & Thijs Fenice, 79–80 Visitor information, 12–13, India House), 155, 178 Dorint Airport-Hotel Amster- 38, 45–46 West Pacific, 225 dam Schiphol, 94 Vive-la-Vie, 233 Wetlands Safari, 171 Estheréa, 9, 73, 81 Vlaggetjesdag (Flag Wijnand Fockink, 228 Grand Sofitel Demeure Day), 21 Windmill Days, 19 Amsterdam, 72 Volendam, 245–248 Windmills, 252, 275 Hegra, 82 , 52, 163–164 Winter, 19 Hoksbergen, 82 accommodations around, Women’s House (Vrouwen- Hotel Amsterdam, 73 85–91 huis), 234 Hotel Arena, 92 restaurants around, Women travelers, 30 Hotel de l’Europe, 72 124–129 World Circus, 24 Hotel Pulitzer, 9, 78–79 Vondelpark Openluchtthe- World of Wonders, 214 Hotel Spaander (Volendam), ater (Vondelpark Open-Air 247 Theater), 21, 164, 222 Keizershof, 82–83 Vredespaleis (The Hague), Y ellow Bike, 172 Lloyd Hotel, 2, 74 260 Mercure Amsterdam Arthur Vroom & Dreesmann (V&D), Frommer, 81 212 Z aan River, 252–253 Museumzicht, 9, 90 Vrouwenhuis (Women’s Zaanse Schans, 252–253 NH Barbizon Palace, 9, 74 House), 234 Zaans Museum, 253 NH Grand Hotel Krasnapol- VVV Amsterdam, 12, 45 Zakkendragershuisje sky, 74–75 (Rotterdam), 266 NH Schiller Hotel, 84 Zandvoort, 8, 243–245 Orfeo, 84 W aag (Weighing House; Zon’s Hofje, 178, 180 Owl, 90 Gouda), 273 Zoo, Artis, 169, 215 P. C. Hooft, 90 Waaggebouw (Alkmaar), 255 Zuiderkerk (South Church), Piet Hein, 89 Waalse Kerk, 221 159 Prinsenhof, 83 17_57664x bindex.qxd 1/20/05 7:47 PM Page 308

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Radisson SAS, 75 Café Américain, 10, 118 Hudson’s Café, 188 Rembrandt Residence, 81 Café Luxembourg, 10, 11, In de Waag, 107 Renaissance Amsterdam, 75 109, 186 Jacobus Pieck (Haarlem), 243 Rho Hotel, 76 Café-Restaurant Greve (The Kantjil & de Tijger, 11, 108 Seven Bridges, 9, 81–82 Hague), 262–263 Kinderkookkafé, 11, 111, 116 Sheraton Amsterdam Café Schiller, 183 Kweekboom, 124 Airport, 93–94 Café ‘t Smalle, 191 , 10, 129 Singel Hotel, 82 Café Van Puffelen, 113 La Ruche, 211 Sint-Nicolaas, 73, 76 Casa di David, 113 Le Bistroquet (The Hague), Stayokay Amsterdam , 112 263 Vondelpark, 73, 91 David & Goliath, 141 Le Garage, 125 Toren, 82 De Balie, 118–119 Le PIcheur, 108 Tulip Inn , 77 De Belhamel, 113 Lof, 108 Van de Kasteelen, 89 De Hoofdtoren (Hoorn), 249 Lucius, 107 Van Haalen, 83 De Hoop op d’Swarte Walvis Mallemolen (Gouda), 275 Van Onna, 85 (Zaanse Schans), 253 Mangerie , 11, Van Ostade Bicycle Hotel, 93 De Jaren, 109 130 Victoria Hotel, 75–76 De Kas, 130 Memories of India, 120–121 Vondel, 89 De Knijp, 11, 125 Nam Kee, 110 Winston, 77–78 De Lift (Haarlem), 243 Osaka, 103 Wynnobel, 91 De Luwte, 114 Pancake Bakery, 116–117 Zandbergen, 90 De Oesterbar, 2, 117 Paul Kaiser, 124 De Prins, 10, 115, 180 Proeflokaal Janvier, 2 De Silveren Spiegel, 106 Puccini, 124, 194 RESTAURANTS De Taanderij (Marken), 247 Rakang, 123 1e Klas, 11, 110–111 De Waag (Hoorn), 249 Rose’s Cantina, 10, 110 Akbar, 117 Duende, 123 Royal Café de Kroon, 121 Al’s Plaice, 121 D’Vijff Vlieghen, 10, 106 Sal Meijer, 11, 120 Amsterdam, 131 Dynasty, 106 Sama Sebo, 125, 128 Amsterdam Dinner Eetsalon Van Dobben, 120 Sherpa, 119 Cruise, 10 Excelsior, 11, 103 Sluizer, 114 Annie’s Verjaardag (Leiden), Gare de l’Est, 129 Spanjer & Van Twist, 114 272–273 Gary’s Muffins, 121 Spijshuis de Dis (Delft), 270 Aphrodite, 118 Gelateria Italiana Peppino, Stadscafé van der Werff Atrium, 109 124 (Leiden), 273 Blakes, 111–112 Gelateria Jordino, 124 Stadsherberg ‘t Goude Hooft Blincker, 109 Golden Temple, 115–116 (The Hague), 263 Bodega Keyzer, 2, 10, 124 Grand Café Dantzig, 196 Tempo Doeloe, 114–115 Boerderij Meerzicht, 164 Grand-Café De Bosbaan, 164 ‘t Klein Kalfje, 198 Bojo, 119 Grand Café l’Opera, 120 Toscanini, 123 Bolhoed, 11, 112 Grand Café-Restaurant Traîterie Grekas, 117 Bordewijk, 122 Engels (Rotterdam), Treasure, 108–109 Brasserie De Kelderhof, 118 267–268 Umeno, 131 Brasserie De Poort, 10, 107 Greenwood’s, 124 Van Altena, 120 Brasserie Henkes (Rotter- Haesje Claes, 107 Vertigo, 10, 128 dam), 267 Het Blauwe Theehuis, 164 Walem, 115 Brasserie Schiller, 119 Het Land van Walem, 182 Wildschut, 128–129 Breitner, 11, 112–113 Het Stuivertje, 122 Wilhelmina-Dok, 116, 131 Broodje van Kootje, 120 Hostaria, 122–123 Winkel, 192