The Tel Aviv Port and Northern Tel Aviv

While still considered center-city, from the east-west cross street of Arlozoroff north, Tel Aviv flows into blocks of tranquil residential streets of small apartment houses, up to the banks of the Yarkon River and its beautiful park. The Tel Aviv Port is the city's hottest place to eat, shop, and stroll. Just north of the river are three important museums. The Eretz Israel Museum is close to Tel Aviv University; the Palmach Museum is next door to it; and the Diaspora Museum is farther north. The museums are about 8 km (5 mi) from the downtown hotels; Dan buses 7, 25, and 45 will take you to the area, as will the Kavim company's buses 94, 95, and 137. Allow at least two hours to visit each. The train's University station will bring you within a short distance of all three, as well.