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