Tel Aviv, Israel - 10 Best Things to Do

Tel Aviv Port reveals to its visitors a breathtaking view of the Mediterranean. Except for the scenery, the Port also serves as a popular outdoor recreation complex to the joyous of the city's residents. It contains fashion, sport, and design shops and hosts enjoyable all-family events and shows. As one of the local's favorites, the Port has a sassy culinary scene that includes fantastic restaurants and the HaNamal & Farmers Market.

Lovely Park with a splendid view of the Mediterranean. Inaugurated in 1952, Gan HaAtzmaut (Independence Park) includes green lawns, Mediterranean vegetation, and a beautiful mosaic ornamental pool. It surrounds the Hilton hotel and also includes a few memorials, a Muslim cemetery, statues, a playground for the children, and walking trails. The park receives mythological statues from the gay community since the late 1970s where it becomes a favorite place for gays socializing and cruising. In 2009 the park undergoes a massive renovation and the gay community abandons the place but it is still considered a milestone in Israel's LGBTQ history.

Located near vivid Frishman Street, this sunny beach is one of the most loved by knowledgeable beachgoers. Frishman is very close to many hotels and especially to Dan Hotel which its colorful façade makes Frishman very hard to miss. The rays of light brighten the tranquil turquoise water and the beach's natural beauty grows even stronger during sunrise and sunset. This natural beauty together with its central location makes Frishman a top vocational destination. It is highly accessible by public transportation, has volleyball nets and plenty of culinary options around. Therefore, the place is a magnet not only for the locals but tourists too. As such, Frishman is a perfect spot for a fun picnic right next to sociable locals and tourists from all over the world.

Entrancing street, almost hidden and relatively short but full of elegance, character, history, and alluring international style architecture. The large collection of remarkable eclectic style and Bauhaus buildings from the early 20th century makes Bialik Street an inseparable part of the "White City". The street is home to many art and architectural institutions such as Beit Ha'ir (old Tel Aviv-Yafo Municipality building), Bialik's house, Rubin Museum, Bauhaus Museum, The Felicja Blumental Music Center, and The White City Center.

The Carmel Market (Shuk HaCarmel) is one of the most vibrant markets in Israel and Tel Aviv's main market. It offers plenty of deliciously fresh food alongside a colorful bazaar of clothes and accessories. Its central location turned the Carmel area into foodies and sociable Tel Avivian's favorite with tasteful restaurants and cafés. The Market is also within a walking distance from Nachlat Binyamin Pedestrian Mall. An open space that brings together more than 200 artists who offer a wonderful collection of unique art artifacts, every Tuesday and Friday.

The picturesque Neve Tzedek established in 1887 and was the first Jewish neighborhood outside Jaffa's walls. Its alluring architecture, old city magic, and tranquil atmosphere turn Neve Tzedek into one of the most mesmerizing places in Israel.

Located in southern Tel Aviv, the industrial area which used to be a blue-collar neighborhood is one of the trendiest places in Israel today. Full of young people, Florentin has a sprightly and vibrant nightlife with great clubs, chic bars, fine restaurants, and inviting cafés. Its calmer and easygoing atmosphere, colorful street art, unique boutiques, and galleries also add a strong presence of bohemian spirit.

The main streets are Florentin Street and Vital Street which came to life during the nights. During the day, the bustling Washington Boulevard and Levinski Market are another way to understand this lovely neighborhood charm.

Begin at Neve Tzedek and end at HaBima Square, Rothschild Boulevard is a microcosm of Tel Aviv. Appealing, exciting, tempting, and full of flashy clubs, restaurants, cafés, fashionable people, and jovial events. As one of the very first streets of Tel Aviv, Rothschild Boulevard is abundant with classic Bauhaus and International Style architecture. Therefore, it is part of the White City which was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.

Named after the philanthropist Edmond James de Rothschild, this nonstop Boulevard received an iconic status since its establishment. The Boulevard is shaded by many trees and has plenty of sitting areas, a playground, and even a library during the summer. Bounteous with elegant buildings and remarkable institutions, Rothschild Boulevard is definitely one of Tel Aviv's highlights.

Officially called The Orchestra Plaza (Kikar HaTizmoret) but best known as HaBima Square, the Square is a cultural arena like no other in Israel. The Square hosts Israel's national theater HaBima, the prestigious performances auditorium, and home to the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra, Heichal HaTarbut (Culture Palace), and The Helena Rubinstein Pavilion for Contemporary Art, and Ya'akov's Garden.

Connected to the exciting Rothschild Boulevard and ebullient Dizengoff Street, HaBima Square is large and wide, modern, with a flourishing garden and delightful reflecting pool. The creative design fit very well with the White City vision of Tel Aviv and attracts many locals and tourists.

A European village alike in the heart of a modern area, that exhibits the Templers life and work. At the complex, you can find a museum dedicated to the Templers' history, unique Templers' olive press, underground tunnel, and antilia well. Originally established in 1871, the colony underwent a complex conservation process.

It was re-opened in 2014 as a splendid park with preserved Templers houses. Most of the reconstructed houses become beautiful stores, restaurants, or galleries. The place offers many recreation options, large enclosed gourmet food named Sarona Market, wide squares, a small playground for children, and many seating areas.