Look beyond the postcards and Delftware knock-offs -- find Amsterdam's best shopping areas here! There's something for everyone, from modern home furnishings and stately antiques to Dutch designer clothes and funky thrift stores. And discover Amsterdam's open-air markets -- including flea markets, flower markets, art markets, food markets -- which are some of Europe's biggest and busiest.
Find out what it takes to successfully bring back tulip and other bulbs from your trip to Amsterdam and the Netherlands.
These are the top shopping areas in Amsterdam, where you'll find everything from luxury labels and fine antiques to quirky vintage clothes and trendy home accessories.
Amsterdam's markets are some of Europe's most popular -- and most varied. This list represents the best markets in Amsterdam, where you'll find everything from flowers, fruits and vegetables, to antique books, modern art and second-hand clothes.
Whether you're looking for cool clothes or educational toys, these Amsterdam children's stores offer shopping fun for parents and little ones alike.
If you're a "foodie" or have someone on your gift list who is, these Dutch food and drink gifts are sure to please.
If you're on a budget, these are the best gifts to buy for people back home while on your trip to Amsterdam and the Netherlands. Your friends and family will surely appreciate them, and you'll appreciate the fact that you didn't spend a fortune.
If you're a lover of vintage clothes and accessories, check out this list of the best vintage clothing stores in Amsterdam. Whether you're looking for an authentic 1950s dress or a treasured pair of gently used Manolos, you're bound to find secondhand treasures at these shops.
Find out about the two best months for finding steals and deals in Amsterdam's best shopping areas.
Find everything from vintage furniture to designer jewelry on this interactive shopping map of Amsterdam's Jordaan neighborhood, which includes the trendy Haarlemmerstraat.
By far Amsterdam's most crowded shopping area, this pedestrian street is packed full of clothing, shoes, jewelry, sporting goods -- the list goes on and on -- with stores like Esprit, H&M, Mexx and many more.
Find links to more than 70 antique and art specialists in the Spiegelkwartier, a concentrated antique shopping area just across the bridge from the Rijksmuseum. These fine shops sell 17th-century furniture, Delft pottery, ancient artifacts, hand-drawn maps, instruments of all types and much more.
One of the perks of international travel is tax-free shopping, but many travelers don't understand how it all works. Learn the ins and outs of tax-free shopping on the Global Refund Web site.
Use this interactive map to navigate the The Nine Streets (De Negen Straatjes) shopping area in Amsterdam, famous for its many fashion boutiques and local galleries nestled between the city's three main canals.
