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The Book Exchange
OUDE ZIJD
Kloveniersburgwal 58
}020 626 62 66; www.bookexchange.nl
The Book Exchange stocks a tremendous inventory of secondhand books, ranging from New Age philosophy to poetry. They hav…
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Laura Dols
CANAL RING WEST
Wolvenstraat 7
}020 624 90 66; www.lauradols.nl
Laura Dols specializes in vintage gowns, including taffeta prom dresses, fluffy shepherdess numbers, and things you coul…
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Petticoat
JORDAAN
Lindengracht 99
}020 623 30 65
Come to Petticoat for a good selection of secondhand men’s and women’s clothing, some from fairly upscale brands. It’s u…
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Albert Cuypmarkt
DE PIJP
Albert Cuypstraat
Stretching almost half a mile along the length of Albert Cuypstraat, this is the most famous market in the city. Need a …
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Noordermarkt
JORDAAN
Noordermarkt
; www.boerenmarktamsterdam.nl
This organic market pops up every Saturday in a picturesque northern corner of the Jordaan to sell produce, cheese, bake…
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Concerto
CENTRAL CANAL RING
Utrechtsestraat 52-60
}020 623 52 28; www.platomania.eu
Multiple storefronts make up this huge complex with the biggest music selection in Amsterdam. Concerto sells records, DV…
SPRMRKT
JORDAAN
Rozengracht 191-193
}020 330 56 01; www.sprmrkt.nl
Too cool for school (or for vowels, at least), this large store in the Jordaan sells excruciatingly hip streetwear for m…
Vezjun
JORDAAN
Rozengracht 110
; www.vezjun.nl
Vezjun is a small store that specializes in clothing from young, independent Dutch designers. The clothes are occasional…
American Book Center
NIEUWE ZIJD
Spui 2
}020 625 55 37; www.abc.nl
A centrally located English-language bookstore with a wide range of new and classic titles, American Book Center also ha…
The English Bookshop
JORDAAN
Lauriergracht 71
}020 626 42 30; www.englishbookshop.nl
This small, cozy shop in the Jordaan draws a vibrant community of regulars who enjoy coffee, tea, and fresh pastries whi…
Lady Day
CANAL RING WEST
Hartenstraat 9
}020 623 58 20; www.theninestreets.com/ladyday
An established go-to spot for ’50s, ’60s, and ’70s vintage style, Lady Day offers a massive collection of men’s and wome…
Dappermarkt
OUTSKIRTS
Dapperstraat
; www.dappermarkt.nl
Dappermarkt exudes the vibrant local flavor of Amsterdam East, blending the city’s old charm with the cultures of its No…
South Miami Plaza
DE PIJP
Albert Cuypstraat 116
}020 662 28 17; www.southmiamiplaza.nl
Come here for a fine selection of pop, blues, reggae, R and B, world music, and a special section of Dutch classics (tru…
The Old Man
NIEUWE ZIJD
Damstraat 16
}020 627 00 43; www.theoldman.com
This large store near Dam Sq. sells smoking accessories, boardsport equipment, and knives—we just hope no one uses all t…
Velvet Music
JORDAAN
Rozengracht 40
}020 422 87 77; www.velvetmusic.nl
Velvet carries the latest releases and older music in virtually every genre, with an especially good selection of the di…