<B>Bike cobblestone streets, cruise on charming canals, and stop and smell the tulips: experience the Netherlands with Rick Steves! Inside <I>Rick Steves Amsterdam & the Netherlands</I> you'll find:</B><ul><li><B>Comprehensive coverage </B>for spending <B>a week or more</B> exploring Amsterdam and the Netherlands </li><li><B>Rick's strategic advice </B>on how to get the most out of your time and money, with rankings of his must-see favorites </li><li><B>Top sights and hidden gems,</B> from the Van Gogh museum and Rembrandt's home workshop, to cozy "brown" cafés </li><li><B>How to connect with local culture:</B> Explore Amsterdam by bicycle, sample distinctive Dutch cheeses, and chat with a friendly local over beer brewed from 1,000-year-old recipes </li><li><B>Beat the crowds, skip the lines, and avoid tourist traps</B> with Rick's candid, humorous insight </li><li><B>The best places to eat, sleep, and relax</B> over a pint </li><li><B>Self-guided w