de negen straatjes

Or "the 9 streets." This is in the center of Amsterdam where three canals and the streets around them make up 9 streets famous for specialty shops and a "gezellig" atmosphere. Best experienced by bike first to feel like a local and get your bearings, and then by foot to get a closer look. I fell for the charm of this area and nearly all of Amsterdam really, on my recent trip. Dutch do it right.