Rehovot

Getting to Rehovot

The easiest and fastest way is the train. The train connects Rehovot with Ashkelon, Ashdod and Yavne in the south, and with Lod and Tel Aviv in the north. A normal train ride to Tel Aviv lasts about 25 minutes. There are connections to other major destinations in Lod and Tel Aviv stations. Remember that trains do not operate on the Jewish Sabbath (from Friday afternoon till Saturday evening).

1. 01
   Rehovot

   There are various bus services connecting Rehovot to other major cities in the area.

Worth seeing

1. 01
   Ayalon Institute

   A secret underground bullet factory which operated from 1945-1948 when British authorities did not allow Jews to own weapons.

2. 02
   Minkov Citrus Orchard Museum

   In past decades, Jaffa oranges were one of Israel's main exports, and they were grown in the coastal plain, including in Rehovot.

3. 03
   Ohel Sarah

   The first synagogue in Rehovot, built in 1904 at the top of a hill.

4. 04
   Smilansky Garden

   A small park, more of a botanical garden, with a wide assortment of labeled herbs and trees in a cozy setting.

5. 05
   Josephson House

   The first house in Rehovot, built 1890.

6. 06
   Gan HaMeginim

   A park in memory of soldiers from Rehovot who have died.

Things to do

1. 01
   Clore Garden of Science

   Note that the outdoor exhibits (which is the majority, though there are also many indoor exhibits) are closed from 1-4pm in the summer due to heat.

2. 02
   Weizmann

Where to eat

In the northern hi-tech industrial park of the city, you will be able to find several restaurants, such as: MOO v MOO - steakhouse, barbecue, European. Of very high quality. Black Burger - a pricey chain meat restaurant. Arcaffe - an international bar-cafe food chain. Cezar - a French-style elegant restaurant. New York Bagles - a decorated bar. Papardella - Italian restaurant.