Nestled in the Judean Hills bordering the Judean desert, the Gush is only a 15 minute drive from Jerusalem. The Gush has a variety of tourist attractions for families. The Gush has a variety of festivals throughout the year for families to enjoy including the Cherry Picking Festival and the Path of the Patriarchs on Pesach.

Attractions: Call 02-941-0124 for Reservations

Elazar Experience Center: Petting zoo with entry into the cages for feeding (Elazar)

Deer-land:A large wildlife park. Visitors can circulate among the animals. Two ziplines (the longest in Israel), suspended obstacle course (Kfar Etzion)

Moshe’s Farm: Pony rides (Efrat)

Gush Etzion Wineries:Tour of the winery and tasting (Gush Etzion Junction)

Sound and Light Show:Recounting the fall of Gush Etzion prior to the establishment of the State of Israel. Ages 8+ (Gush Etzion Junction)

Biyar Aqueduct (the Shaft Riverbed): An underground tour of the aqueduct (Efrat)

Gush Etzion Farm: Horseback Riding Tours

Lior Jeeps: Jeep Tours

Caliber Three: Combat training and sports shooting (Industrial Park) 

Hiking:

Gush Etzion’s Springs – A short walk to one of Gush Etzion’s five springs and bathing in one of them.

Shopping:

Teva Naot Factory Store: This store is amazing. It is a large warehouse full of thousands of shoes. Naot, Shoresh, Nike, New Balance, Crocs, Elephanten and more. Kids have a great slection to choose from. They also carry a variety of camping products and luggage. Shoes are discounted all year round for the whole family (Kfar Etzion)

Food:

Chifon Bakery: Neve Daniel

Gavna: Dairy Restaurant, Old Massuot Yizhak

Gush Winery: Lovely Dairy Restaurant

Gush Etzion Tourism Contact: 02-941-0124

Getting There...

Take the Gilo Tunnels out of the city and drive straight till you reach Efrat on your left and Neve Daniel and Elazar on your Right. Alon Shvut is further down the the highway.