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TAKE A BOAT TOUR AT RAOUCHE (PIGEON ROCKS)

Raouche is one of those places you’ll remember forever. Located on the eastern side of Beirut on Corniche el Manara, this is a place that can be explored at any time of day!

If you choose to go during the day, you’ll get the most amazing experience of Beirutis enjoying argileh on the sidewalk and gorgeous sunshine, and if you go in the evening, you’ll be met with a beautiful sunset and serene, balmy weather. Whatever floats your boat!

The Pigeon Rocks, a massive rock formation in the seas just off the shore of Raouche, were formed by an earthquake and have been around since the 1200s. If these rocks could talk, they would have a thousand stories!

HANG OUT AT ZAITUNAY BAY

If you fancy feeling a bit fancy, Zaitunay Bay is the place for you! Located right on the Beirut Marina, there are some really cute little restaurants (including Em Sherif, arguably the best food in the area – but a bit pricey, so bring those dollars!)

In fact, pretty much all the restaurants here (apart from a couple of places) are actually relatively expensive. So make sure you fancy it up and dress to impress to fully appreciate the experience!

In general, most people hang out at Zaitunay at night. This is because all the buildings behind the marina light up beautifully, and the lights glitter across the water in such a mesmerizing way!!

And if you don’t want to spend money, you don’t have to! You can take your lover, have a romantic wander over the boardwalk, and look at all the pretty lights

VISIT ONE OF BEIRUT’S FAMED MUSEUMS

After the infamous port explosion in 2020, many of Beirut’s oldest and most beautiful cultural places were almost completely destroyed. But now, after a lot of effort from the community, many of these places have reincarnated and still live on – a true tribute to Beirut, the city that never dies!

Thankfully, Beirut’s most stunning museums have also made a strong comeback!

Nicolas Sursock Museum

Sursock is a stunning art museum located in Achrafieh, deep in the heart of Beirut. It’s set on the MOST beautiful street lined with swaying trees, and as you come up to the building, you’ll honestly be shocked at the stained glass windows!

The museum holds some really gorgeous contemporary artworks and art galleries, and they also do programs every month intended to educate visitors on the importance of art as a culture of experimentation and rebirth in Lebanon.

Built in 1912, this building was destroyed almost completely after the explosion in 2020, with those stunning windows being ripped out along with everything else. Now, after the rebuilding effort and Lebanese communities coming together, it’s coming back to life!

MIM Mineral Museum

If you’re into fun rocks and geology, MIM will do it for ya! A private museum dedicated to stunning minerals, they have one of the most impressive mineral exhibits in the world! There are almost 2,000 unique crystals and minerals here!

This is actually a great place to take the kids! Even if you’re not a mineral aficionado, trust me, you don’t need to be – you’ll marvel at everything! They also have a cute little gift shop where you can buy beautiful replicas for your home

You can visit the museum as part of the hop-on hop-off bus tour, which is a great way to see all the best sites in 1 day. City sightseeing with the opportunity to see some of the rarest minerals in the world? Yes, please!

 National Museum of Beirut

Archeology lovers unite! The National Museum of Beirut is an archaeological museum within walking distance from MIM, and you’ll get to see artifacts from different eras and ancient civilizations!

It’s SUCH a cool place, and it’s often completely empty, so you may even get the whole place to yourself! You’ll be surprised at the sheer variety of archeological pieces from all across the globe at this tourist

Beit Beirut

A tribute to the Lebanese Civil War, Beit Beirut is a true gem on the green line of Beirut. They serve as a cultural space for exhibitions and historical research, and there are often amazing people giving talks there, as well as really impressive artist appearances!

Beit Beirut is the most astonishing building and was used during the war as a sniper spot – something you’ll definitely see and understand when you go. It was set right at the midpoint between East and West Beirut, so it has seen many tragedies throughout its existence. I highly recommend you go to Beit Beirut!