Top 5 Reasons to Go

Top 5 Reasons to Go

Eretz Israel Museum: This is an excellent place for visitors of all ages to get to know Israelite culture, from its ancient pottery to its exhibit on the postal service, which turns out to be a fascinating way of looking at the country's modern history and includes a colorful display of stamps from various periods. The ground's beautiful landscaping makes for pleasant strolling. Don't miss the excellent museum shop.

Nahalat Binyamin Pedestrian Mall: Stalls of this twice-weekly street fair show off a wealth of handmade jewelry and other crafts at very reasonable prices; street performers add a fun accent, and it's close to both the Carmel Market and trendy Sheinkin Street.

Neveh Tzedek: Restoration has meant a renaissance for this dilapidated old area of Tel Aviv, with shops, museums, restaurants, and the Suzanne Dellal Center with its orange-tree-studded square. A must-see destination day or night.

Old Port: New life has been brought to the abandoned old warehouses here, transforming this area into Tel Aviv's toniest place to be. It begins in its southern section with a row of four or five fish restaurants interspersed with a couple of cafés facing a promenade parallel to the water, and ends where the pavement gives way to a wavy wooden walkway and a small mall with eclectic fashion shops. A number of outlets here are also popular with locals.

Yehoshua Gardens (Hayarkon Park): Give tired touring feet a rest and kick back with the locals here, where you can also go boating or scamper up a rock-climbing wall.