Table of Contents
Discover Amsterdam, Brussels & Bruges 6
9 Top Experiences 10
Planning Your Trip 18
If You Have 20
What's New 23
Day Trips at a Glance 24
The Best of Amsterdam, Brussels & Bruges 27
Dutch and Flemish Art 101 29
Quintessential Netherlands 31
The Best of Beigian Beer 32
Architectural Highlights 34
Amsterdam 36
Itinerary Ideas 43
Sights 47
Sports and Recreation 73
Entertainment and Events 81
Shopping 86
Food 92
Bars and Nightlife 105
Accommodations 116
Information and Services 121
Transportation 122
Vicinity of Amsterdam 126
Day Trips from Amsterdam 131
Haarlem 136
Alkmaar 141
Lisse 146
Utrecht 151
The Hague 157
Delft 168
Rotterdam 175
Brussets 184
Itinerary Ideas 192
Sights 195
Sports and Recreation 210
Entertainment and Events 213
Shopping 216
Food 221
Bars and Nightlife 228
Accommodations 232
Information and Services 234
Transportation 236
Vicinity of Brussels 238
Bruges 244
Itinerary Ideas 249
Sights 252
Sports and Recreation 266
Entertainment and Events 270
Shopping 272
Food 279
Bars and Nightlife 283
Accommodations 288
Information and Services 292
Transportation 293
Vicinity of Bruges 295
Day Trips in Belgium 300
Mechelen 305
Antwerpen 310
Ghent 315
Ypres 320
Mons 325
Dinant 330
Background 336
The Landscape 336
History 341
Government and Economy 346
People and Culture 349
Essentials 351
Transportation 351
Visas and Officialdom 357
Recreation 358
Festivals and Events 359
Food and Drink 360
Accommodations 362
Conduct and Customs 362
Health and Safety 363
Travel Tips 364
Traveler Advice 367
Resources 370
Glossary 370
Dutch Phrasebook 372
French Phrasebook 375
Suggested Reading 379
Internet Resources and Apps 380
Index 383
List of Maps 391