Nine Little Streets (De Negen Straatjes)

De Negen Straatjes or the Nine Little Streets are exactly that -- nine streets that run between the Prinsengracht and Singel canals and fill with shops and boutiques. (For your orientation, the Singel is the first main canal that wraps around the city center). Vintage clothing shops nestle alongside accessories stores and interior-design boutiques. For a listing (or map) of the area's exact offerings, check out the website.

One TripAdvisor traveler recommends taking a break from shopping and popping into either Cafe Nielsen for an apple tart or the Chocolaterie Pompadour for some homemade chocolate.