Fodor's Expert Review HaTachana

On the edge of Neve Tzedek, this Ottoman-era train station is where travelers once embarked to Jerusalem on the first piece of railroad in the Middle East. Even Theodor Herzl, founder of modern Zionism, passed through here. Dubbed HaTachana, Hebrew for "the station," the 49-acre complex includes 22 different buildings, among them the former station. A pair of restored train cars tells the story of the station's days as a major travel hub in the region. You'll also find restaurants, cafés, and boutiques peddling handcrafted jewelry and homegrown designer clothes. At the entrance is a tourist information stand. The space hosts events throughout the year, details of which can be found on the website.