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Tel Aviv vacation guide
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TRANSPORTATION/GETTING AROUND
Being a major city in Israel, Tel Aviv has a good transport system. However, the best way to explore the beauty and culture of the city is to cover it on foot. Both the bus systems - urban and inter-urban are excellent. The shared taxis known as "sherut" run on some of the buss lines can pick and drop you anywhere on these routes. The taxi fare is almost equal or lower than the bus fare. More information on bus routes etc can be found on bus companies’ websites.
When traveling by taxis make sure the cabbie starts the meter and don’t forget to take the meter receipt at the end of your trip. Taxi drivers don’t need to be tipped, while there is a small charge for more than two people in the cab. Smoking is prohibited in all public transportations as well as taxis.
Hot Tip: Learning a few words of Hebrew can help you read the bus routes.
ATTRACTIONS
The White City Bauhaus Architecture: Tel Aviv's second name is “The White City" and honors the white Bauhaus architecture buildings that dominate the cityscape. A UNESCRO World Cultural Heritage site, The White City is home to over 4,000 Bauhaus buildings.
Hall of Independence: Israel’s independence was declared on in this spot on 14th May 1948. The building is on Rothschild Street.
Tel Aviv Port: A flourishing hub of activity, the port allows fishing.
Shenkin Area: Very nice and popular areas in Tel Aviv, it has Bauhaus buildings, bard, and pretty boulevards.
Rabin Square: Yitzhak Rabin, two-time Prime Minister of Israel, was assassinated on this spot on 4th November 1995. It’s the largest open public square in the middle of the city.
CHILDREN PLACES
The Luna Park: Israel's biggest and most modern amusement park.
Hayarkon Park: Lots of children activities like gardens, ponds, trees and a large playground.
The Safari Park: The best zoo experience ever.
SHOPPING
A wonderful experience, shopping at Tel Aviv includes different shopping venues posh malls to flea markets.
1. Carmel Market – for exotic food products & cheap clothing
2. Nachalat Binyamin Pedestrian Mall – for home-made items
3. Dizengoff and Sheinkin Streets – for chic and haute fashion
4. Hamedina Square and Ramat Aviv mall - exclusive boutiques
5. Azrieli Center – for shopping at the highest building in Tel Aviv
6. Hayarkon St. – the shopping district
7. Gan Ha'ir - exclusive centers
8. Jaffa Flea Market – for antiques and knick-knacks
NIGHTLIFE
Known for its thriving nightlife, Tel Aviv, called "the city that never stops" has many hotels, pubs, bars, dance clubs, restaurants, and beachfront promenades spilling with food joints, and cafes. Nightlife is at its bustling best on weekends – Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays. Top Spots: Alenby St, The Goodbar, Joey's Bar, and Bloom Bar, Tel Aviv seaport (Whisky a gogo, Erlich, Shalvta, and Galina etc), Dizengoff St., King George St., Lilienblum St, Bograshov St., Rothild blvd., and Clara Mega Bar.
CULTURE
A sophisticated city with a European touch, Tel Aviv has a culture of sidewalk cafes, exclusive shops, kiosks, and local Falafel and Shawarma stalls. Hanging out at the chic and trendy cafes on Sheinkin and Dizengoff Streets, especially on Fridays, is a favored pastime and part of the city’s culture.
EVENTS AND FESTIVALS
Tel Aviv Pride: Jun 2008 (annual). Israel's biggest gay and lesbian Pride witnesses 80,000 people each year.
SPORT AND SPORT ACTIVITIES
The 13km long coastal line in Tel Aviv is a hub of several activities through the year. The promenades along the beaches see much activity. Windsurfing, yachting, and sailing are frequently enjoyed while other water sports are equally popular. Football is extremely popular and clubs include: Ligat ha'Al, Maccabi Tel Aviv F.C., Hapoel Tel Aviv Football Club, and Bnei Yehuda Tel Aviv's football club.