Jerusalem - Post Report Question and Answers
What are some interesting/fun things to do in the area? Can you recommend any “hidden gems"?
The Israeli National Parks are fantastic -- the pass is about $100 per year for a family and gives you free admission. The parks are open on Shabbat and all the holidays and are well maintained and interpreted, a lot like US parks. It's a great way to get out and blow off some steam, throughout the year. (Go to the ones with caves in the high summer, and save Masada and the hiking for the shoulder seasons...) - Oct 2019
The Old City has a hidden gem around every corner! The festivals are great. Camping in the desert in the Negev in the winter is amazing. Hiking trails are everywhere. Camping in the forest right outside Jerusalem. - Aug 2018
There are lots, just work your way through a guidebook. - Apr 2018
Masada. Beaches in Tel Aviv. Take your kids to one of the ten million playgrounds and parks. Day trip to Jericho because it's supposedly the oldest continually inhabited city in the world and because the cable car is so rickety and fun. Sarona Market in Tel Aviv for some sushi or bratwurst followed by a decadent dessert. Lunch at Old Man and the Sea on the boardwalk in Jaffa Port. The movie theater! The speakeasy! Shopping on Umbrella Street for that perfect gift for your aunt! - Dec 2016
In addition to the things mentioned above, I recommend: 1) Hiking around Wadi Kelt, Ein Gedi, Mitspe Dragot, Wadi Og 2) Explore the desert in including sde boker and makhatesh ramon, gadol, and qatan. 3) Masada. 4) The Golan and Galillee for visiting vineyards, ancient sites (like Beit Shean), swimming in the Sea of Galilee, hiking, and view of Syria. We liked the town of sfat a lot - just don't go on shabbat. - Aug 2015
They have an awesome zoo that we spent a lot of time in. Restaurants! They may be expensive here but the food is amazing! The fountains are great for the kids to cool off in hot weather. If you get the chance to just wander in the city...do it, you can find all kinds of cute little nooks and crannies here. - May 2015
Walking through the Old City, Temple Mount tours provided by the Consulate, hiking at Wadi Qelt. - Mar 2014
Visiting, sightseeing within Jerusalem, Israel, and the surrounding countries. The beach and the desert are only an hour away from each other. - Aug 2013
Explore the city, eat, hike, go to the beach an hour away, visit wineries. - Jul 2013
The old city, Mount of Olives, Galilee. You can travel to Jordan, go to the beach and to the dead sea. - Feb 2009
