The Kotel and Western Wall Tunnels
Jewish heritage, about 10 min awayThe Western Wall plaza and the tunnel tour along its hidden length; the mass priestly blessing on chol hamoed draws enormous crowds.
Good for kids, teens, couples, grandparents
City of David
Jewish heritage, about 10 min awayThe oldest part of Jerusalem, where you can wade through Hezekiah's water tunnel or take the dry route.
Good for kids, teens, couples
Jewish Quarter and Tower of David Museum
History, about 10 min awayOld City lanes, the rebuilt Hurva Synagogue, and a citadel museum that tells Jerusalem's history.
Good for kids, teens, couples, grandparents
Israel Museum
History, about 10 min awayHome of the Dead Sea Scrolls, a huge model of Second Temple Jerusalem and a strong children's wing.
Good for kids, teens, couples, grandparents
Yad Vashem
Jewish heritage, about 15 min awayIsrael's national Holocaust memorial and museum; the main museum is meant for ages 10 and up.
Good for teens, couples, grandparents
Machane Yehuda Market
Food and wine, about 10 min awayThe city's lively covered market, good for a stroll and for stalls that are kosher for Pesach.
Good for kids, teens, couples, grandparents
Jerusalem Biblical Zoo
Family, about 20 min awayA hillside zoo built around animals mentioned in Tanach, with a small train for tired legs.
Good for kids, grandparents
Ein Gedi and the Dead Sea
Nature, about 75 min awayA desert day trip with a walk to waterfalls and a float in the lowest lake on earth.
Good for kids, teens, couples, grandparents
