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Saint Louis National Blues Museum is an interactive museum that tells the story of Blues music. I spent an hour here, learning about Blues roots and styles, the leading Blues musicians, and how it expanded all over America and the world. It is a nice place for kids and adults, but I would not say that this is a breakthrough museum. To the National Blues Museum Website

The Saint Louis City Museum is a strange place, an unclear merge of an amusement park and unrelated galleries. They even refuse to give the visitors a map of the site, "So you can explore it on your own." If I were a kid – I'm sure I would have a great time: tunnels, staircases, caves, lots of holes to get into – it's a vast playground. There is also a circus show running twice a day. However, the "Museum" is confusing. Except for a few small galleries with no connection between them (Skeletons and stuffed; Old decorations from ruined buildings; small art gallery), there is nothing to see here. To the City Museum Website

The gateway arch is the tallest human-made monument in the USA: 630 feet (190 meters) equals 63 stories. You can reach the top of the arc by a cable tram – several little tram-cars can host five persons each. We crowded in this claustrophobic car, watching it rise to the top of the arch. It takes 4 minutes to reach the top and only 3 minutes to get back to the ground. There are wide and short windows on the top of the arc, enabling a great view of the city and the Mississippi River. There is a new free museum down at the ground. It tells the story of the arch, the history of Saint Louis, and the expeditions of the west. It is a Must-Visit place in St, Louis, as it's almost the only unique attraction around. The entrance is right next to the Old Courthouse. To the Gateway Arch Website

After thirty years, the construction of the courthouse ended in 1862. It served as the City's courthouse until the 1930s and became a part of the Jefferson National Expansion Memorial. With a magnificent Italian-Renaissance style iron dome, Greek Revival columns, balconies, and murals telling the history of St. Louis – it is an imposing building. On the first floor, there is also an exhibition and a movie on Dred's case – A slave who tried to release his family. The case eventually reached the Supreme Court – which decided that Dred Scott has no right to appeal to the court because being a slave means he got no civil rights. This decision, from 1857, drew the carpet below those opposed to slavery. It says that the states have no authority to prevent slavery - and it was the flame that led to the Civil War and the final abolishment of slavery in the USA. The entrance is free. To the Old Courthouse Website

The Missouri History Museum is located in the vast Forest Park, hosting several exhibitions regarding local and regional history. When I visited, they were five temporary exhibitions and two permanents regarding everyday life and leading events and stories in the history of St. Louis. The entrance is free. While taking a walk in Forest Park, it can be nice to jump and look. But in general, it's not a must-visit place. To the Missouri History Museum Website Forest Park

Cahokia Mounds are a national historic landmark and a World Heritage Site. Just a 30-minutes drive from St. Louis lies the largest prehistorical Indian site north to Mexico. The place was settled for approximately 600 years, between 700 A.D and 1300 A.D., first by Late Woodland Indians, later established the more advanced Mississippian culture. They built here 120 mounds for ceremonial purposes and the elite residence. The most massive mound, called the Monks Mound, was the base of the Chief residence. For unknown reasons, the site, once a significant center for the Mississippian culture, was abandoned in the 1300s. There is a very nice visitor's center, explaining all about the culture, the daily life of Cahokia citizens, the mounds, and more. In addition, a short film is screened every half hour. After visiting the visitor's center, it's highly recommended to climb the Monks Mound and look at the other mounds around. From the top of the Monks Mound, it is also possible to see the Woodhenge - a prehistoric solar calendar consist of large logs. If you want to spend more time here, you can take a trail map and explore the site deeper. It is a unique place to visit. Admission is free. To the Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site Website

The Missouri Botanical Garden is a gorgeous botanical garden established in 1859. Inside, you will find many examples of garden types, like a Bavarian garden, a Japanese garden, a Chinese garden, and more. Also, you can pay a visit to the Tower Grove House – the house of Henry Shaw, the founder of the yards. It's a three-floors restores house, with periodical furniture and interior Victorian design style. Additional places to visit in the gardens are the Garden's museum and the Climatron – an indoor tropical climate structure with a beautiful garden inside. I genuinely recommend visiting the Botanical gardens. You can easily spend half a day here. To the Missouri Botanical Garden Website

Lasha Bakery in the artists' quarter in Mitzpe Ramon, is a small and stunning boutique bakery. The bakery specializes in healthy bread, sourdough bread, and wholemeal bread. Moreover, each morning the bakers bake a stunning collection of savory and sweet pastries, sandwiches, and cookies. When you enter, the smell of the pastries makes you dizzy, and it is difficult to choose. Since the selection varies, I suggest tasting the daily variety - both sweet and salty Opening hours: Sunday - Wednesday: 8am-6pm, Thursday: 8am-7pm, Friday: 8am-3pm. Closed on Saturday. I also suggest touring the Artists’ quarter – a cool place with small shops, galleries, and graffiti all over the place. Enjoy🤗

Lake Yeruham Park is a beautiful oasis. The pine forest (4000 dunams) also includes a dam with a large and spectacular lake. The "Vitamin Peak" offices at the entrance rent various vehicles: bikes, rickshaws, pedal karting, Segway, and more. Those who are not interested can walk the trails. The walk from the entrance to the lake takes about 15 minutes. You can also enter the park with the vehicle and park near the lake or further. 📍Lots of picnic tables are scattered in the park. 📍The trails are pleasant, the desert landscape is stunning, and the lake is beautiful. 📍Please note - the water in the lake is not intended for swimming and drinking. Enjoy🤗 For more trips in the area press here

Be'er Sheva was a prominent city in biblical times. Tel Be'er Sheva was recognized by UNESCO as one of the World Heritage Sites. 📍Among the findings discovered here and can be toured are an altar, a water plant, the city gates, the governor's house, and more. 📍Many times, different games are held for children that lead them between the various stations and thus allow them to get to know the place and its history better. Enjoy🤗 For more trips in the area press here

Mamshit National Park is a spectacular world heritage site in northern Negev. 📍Mamshit was in the distant past an agricultural city and a transit station on the ancient Spice Road. 📍Today, in the vast area close to Dimona, you can find the remains of the Nabataean, Roman and Byzantine cities built there. 📍You need to book a place in advance on the Israel Nature and Parks Authority website. Enjoy🤗 For more trips in the area press here

UPDATE: the site is permanently closed. In the Ramon animal wildlife center, you can see small animals which are part of desert life, including different types of rodents, snakes, lizards, and more. The children are given a map with riddles. They are asked to walk through the cages and solve the puzzles. Enjoy🤗 For more trips in the area press here