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ABC Treehouse
For the past decade, the American Book Center has been hosting...
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American Book Center
What began in the early '70s as an erotic magazine outlet has...
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Amsterdam Diamond Center
Several diamond sellers are housed in this large tourist's to-do...
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Antiquariaat Kok
This antiquarian's heaven has, for the last 60 years, offered...
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Athenaeum Boekhandel
Since the late '60s, this mainstay on the Spui has been one of...
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Athenaeum Nieuwscentrum
For the city's best selection of international periodicals and...
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Australian Homemade
This Nijmegen-founded, now global chain's chocolate is consumed...
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Barrio
What happens when a young Dutch couple spend a year camping out...
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Bonebakker
In business since 1792, this is one of the city's oldest and...
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Book Exchange
Redolent of a bygone era in a rural New England town, this browse-worthy...
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C & A
Perched on the ever-busy Damrak, across the road from the Beurs...
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Capsicum
Not your run-of-the-mill fabric store, this place makes fabricholics...
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Cave Rokin
As its name suggests, this liquor store can be found in a cellar...
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Concrete
The Cyberdog's synthetic fabrics aspiring towards "futuristic"...
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De Beestenwinkel
The delightful corner store has nothing but animal toys of every...
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De Bierkoning
Nearly one thousand different types of beer can be purchased...
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De Bijenkorf
Akin to Macy's, if not as stylish as Paris's Galleries Lafayette...
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De Condomerie
A discreet, well-informed staff promote healthful sexual practices...
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De Slegte
Possibly the largest bookstore in Amsterdam, this is a true haven...
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Droog Design
Besides exhibiting highlights of its collection, this design...
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English Hatter
This beacon to times past offers pullovers, tweed jackets, deerstalkers...
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Evenaar Literaire Reisboekhandel
Armchair travelers and ground-stomping wayfarers visit this store...
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The Fair Trade Shop
In the market for Colombian coffee, silver jewelry, a set of...
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Fred de La Bretoniere
This is the shop to find a classic style that still lets you...
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Galerie RA
This gallery tucked into the armpit of an ABN-AMRO bank shows...
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Geels & Co.
Since 1880, this Warmoesstraat store has sold tea, coffee, and...
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Gone with the Wind
Specializing in mobiles from around the world, this mecca of...
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Grimm Sieraden
Small but savvy, this boutique is known for unearthing the latest...
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H&M
Like IKEA, this sensational Swedish chain has gone global, while...
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Hans Appenzeller
Situated on a tiny street near the university is one of the international...
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HEMA
The Hollandsche Eenheidsprijzen Maatschappij Amsterdam or "De...
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Hogendoorn & Kaufman
Fancy a gift fit for a king? Well-oiled shoppers and devout collectors...
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Individuals Statement Store
The Amsterdam Fashion Institute proudly sells the creations of...
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Jacob Hooy & Co.
Filled with teak-wood canisters and jars bearing Latin inscriptions...
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Jan Jansen
Forget fairy godmothers: this is where today's urban Cinderella...
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Kinki Kappers
This city chain attracts mainstream hipsters exploring the realm...
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Knuffels/De Klompenboer
Located in a former metro station, Knuffels is the upstairs venue...
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Maison de Bonneterie
With its Paris-style skylights, chandeliers, silently gliding...
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Oudemanhuis Book Market
This tiny, venerable covered book market is snuggled in the heart...
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Patta
Named for the Surinamese slang for "shoes," this boutique for...
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Peek & Cloppenburg
This Dam mainstay specializes in durable, middle-of-the-road...
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Pinokkio
Your child may feel like an heir to the House of Orange if lucky...
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Premsela & Hamburger
Fine antique silver and jewelry have been purveyed here since...
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Puccini Bomboni
Amsterdam's best handmade chocolates come from this shop seemingly...
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RoB Flagship Store
Serving a largely gay men's community for nearly 30 years, this...
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Rush Hour
In the Netherlands, this is the premiere record shop for quality...
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Salomon Stodel
Museum curators and collectors do their shopping at this nearly...
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Schaap and Citroen
The century-old company carries top brands like Rolex, but also...
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Souvenir Shop Holland
Although souvenir shops can be found on every other street corner...
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Vroom & Dreesmann
V & D, as its called by the locals, is an upmarket version...
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Waterstone's
Take refuge from Amsterdam's hectic shopping street in this four-floor...
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