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Discover north from Tel Aviv to Rosh Hanikra – the best family activities, hikes and historic sites
The must-have guide for exploring in and around Jerusalem
"In and Around Jerusalem for Everyone - The Best Walks, Hikes and Outdoor Pools"
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Coastal and central Israel north of Tel Aviv to Rosh Hanikra
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FAMILY ACTIVITIES
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Ra'anana Pqrk and Jujube Tree Reserve in Ra'anana
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Top three attractions in Natanya (Poleg Nature Reserve, Planetanya, and Sergeants' Grove)
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Utopia Orchid Park in Kibbutz Bahan (just outside Natanya)
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Bet Hagdudim or the Jewish Legion Museum (in northern Natanya)
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Ilanot Arboretum (just east of Natanya)
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Beit Hatziyonut HaDatit (Merkaz HaNeno) at Kfar Haroeh (between Natanya and Hadera)
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The wonderful Shvil Hatapuzim (just south of Hadera)
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Top three attractions in Hadera (the Salt and Pepper Museum, the Kahn of Hadera and Hadera River Park)
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The Old Courtyard Museum at Kibbutz Ein Shemer
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Caesarea National Park
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Ralli Museums in Caesarea
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Taninim Stream Nature Reserve (north of Caesarea)
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The delightful town of Zichron Ya'akov (including the First Aliya Museum, Nili Museum and Carmel Winery)
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The beautiful formal gardens of Ramat Hanadiv (adjoining Zichron Yaakov)
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Two family hikes at Ramat HaNadiv (adjoining Zichron Yaakov)
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The moshava of Old Bat Shlomo (close to Zichron Ya'akov)
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Hiking and swimming at Dor HaBonim National Reserve (north of Zichron Yaakov)
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Nahal Me'arot Nature Reserve, prehistoric man and hikes (north of Zichron Yaakov)
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The Magical Path in Ofer Forest (7 km north of Zichron Yaakov)
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The artists' village of Ein Hod (north of Zichron Yaakov)
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Atlit Immigration Detention Center (north of Zichron Yaakov)
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​Beautiful coastal scenery at Tel Dor National Park and HaMisgaga Museum (between Caesarea and Haifa)
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Alroy Train Station Museum (a bit north of Yokne'am)
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Walking in downtown Haifa — the Bahai Gardens and German Colony
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Museums in Haifa — The Clandestine Immigration and Naval Museum, Elijah's Cave, National Maritime Museum, and Bat Galim Promenade, beach and cable car
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Madatech, Hecht Museum, and cable cars in Haifa,
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Superb hikes along the Carmel Mountain Range overlooking Haifa — in Nahal Kelach and Nesher Park
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En Afek Nature Reserve (between Haifa and Acco)
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Discover the Old City of Acco
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​The Tunisian Synagogue (Ohr Torah) in Acre (Acco)
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Beit Lohamei HaGetaot (Ghetto Fighters' House Museum) (a few km north of Acco)
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Don't forget Nahariya! (Galei Galil Beach, the Water Tower, the Nahariya Botanical Garden and Zoo, and Lieberman House)
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Captivating pools and beaches at ​Achziv National Park (5 km north of Nahariya)
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The grottos at Rosh Hanikra National Park (by the Lebanese border)
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Nesher Park and its suspension bridges (close to Haifa)
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HIKES
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Tel Ofek and Mekorot HaYarkon parks in Yarkon National Park (close to Rosh Ha'ayin)
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Poleg Stream Nature Reserve (in Natanya)
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Alexander Stream National Park and its turtles (near the coast between Natanya and Caesarea)
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From Ein Hod parking lot along the Shvil Yisrael to Nahal Oran along the Mount Carmel Mountain Range
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Circular hike from Tel Dor National Park to Dor HaBonim National Reserve
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The Magical Path in Ofer Forest (7 km north of Zichron Yaakov)
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Hikes in Nahal Hashoftim (near Yokne'am)_
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Hike in Nahal Lekach on the Carmel Mountain Range (above Haifa)
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Hike in Nesher Park (close to Haifa)
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HISTORIC SITES
Links to the best family activities, hikes and historic sites in the GOLAN, EASTERN GALILEE, UPPER GALILEE, LOWER GALILEE, JORDAN VALLEY & LAKE KINNERET, the SHEFELAH, TEL AVIV-YAFFO and surroundings, NORTH of TEL AVIV, and SOUTH of TEL AVIV.
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