Top things to do in Tel Aviv

In city, a hands-on illusion museum in north Tel Aviv.

Museum with an international collection of modern & contemporary art, plus a sculpture garden.

Online radio station with a popular pizzeria & a bustling weekend scene with live music & DJ sets.

Check current opening hours before visiting.

In city, a museum on Jewish culture and faith from past to present.

In city, a restored station area with shops and eateries.

In city, a small square with Bauhaus buildings and a fountain.

In city, an art gallery and events space in the city centre.

In city, an educational centre focused on Israeli history and Yitzhak Rabin.

In city, an art fair on Nahalat Binyamin Street.

Remains of centuries-old flour mills along the river in Yarkon Park, plus trails & picnic spots.

In city, an opera house on Sha'ul HaMelech Boulevard.

Cultural center

Amphitheater

Sculpture

Amphitheater

In city, a museum on the Jewish Yishuv defence force.

Green space around an artificial lake, with a natural history museum & a zoo offering safari tours.

Amusement park offering thrill rides & water slides, plus classic skill games with prizes.

Green space with 6 landscaped gardens & a pond, as well as sport facilities, open lawns & mini-golf.

Amusement park offering thrill rides & water slides, plus classic skill games with prizes.

"Check ahead if you are planning a full day around the rides."

Ancient archaeological site in the Ein Afek Nature Reserve, with ruins from Canaanite–Roman periods.

"Useful for a slower half-day outside the city centre."

Amusement park since 1991 offering wet/dry thrill rides & games, plus food stands & a souvenir shop.

"Good for visitors who want food and shopping on site as well as rides."

In the city, the remains of centuries-old flour mills along the river in Yarkon Park, with trails and picnic spots.

On a short trip from the centre, an amusement park with outdoor activities in Rishon LeZion.

"Use it as a half-day plan rather than a quick stop."

On a short trip from the centre, a nature preserve in Rishon LeZion.

"A simple pick if you want a low-key change of scenery."

In the city, a national park in Ramat Gan.

"Easy to combine with other eastern Tel Aviv plans."

In the city, a nature preserve in Tel Aviv-Yafo.

"Best for a short visit rather than a full outing."

In the city, a national park in Petah Tikva.

"Works best as part of a broader east-side day out."

On a short trip from the centre, a nature preserve near Ramat Hasharon.

"Keep it for a flexible stop on the way north of the city."

In the city, a state park in Tel Aviv-Yafo that opens late.

"One of the easier late-opening green spaces to slot into an evening plan."

On a short trip from the centre, a family park in Rishon LeZion.

"Best treated as a separate outing rather than a quick stop."

In the city, a swimming pool on Eliezer Peri Street.

"A practical pick on hot days."

On a short trip from the centre, a skatepark in Rishon LeZion.

"A focused stop for visitors with their own gear."

In city, a small square with Bauhaus buildings and a fountain.

Historical landmark

Sprawling park by a rocky beach, with wide boulevards & vast grassy areas, known for sunset views.

Redeveloped 20th-century roundabout & rest spot centered on an iconic sculpture & fountain.

Named after a former prime minister, this sprawling park has lakes, trails & sports facilities.

Public square surrounded by cultural institutions like the Habima Theater, plus a sunken garden.