Tel Aviv, the second largest city in Israel, is a surprisingly interesting tourist destination in the Middle East. Located on the Mediterranean Coast the city is located just 60 km to the west of Jerusalem. With an active cultural scene, a beautiful waterfront and city beach, and a thriving nightlife, Tel Aviv attracts over 2.5 million visitors every year. Overview – Culture – Location & Orientation – Climate & When to Visit – Sightseeing Highlights – Bialik House – Tel Aviv Museum of Art – Jewish Diaspora Museum – Rabin Square – Tel Aviv Beaches – Yarkon Park – Neve Tzedek – Jaffa – Recommendations for the Budget Traveler – Places to Stay – Prima Tel Aviv Hotel – Galileo Hotel – Mugraby Hostel – Golden Beach Hotel – Olympia Hotel – Places to Eat & Drink – Piazza – Thai House – Nanuchka – 11th Floor Restaurant – Café Xoho – Places to Shop – Carmel Market – Nachlat Binyamin Street Market – Levinsky Market – Tel Aviv Art Studio – Dizengoff Center