Activities in Lebanon
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Hippodrome
If you're into horseracing, the Hippodrome, just behind the National Museum of Beirut, is one of the only places in the Middle East where you can legally place a bet. Horse racing has always been wildly popular with the Lebanese; built by the Sursock family just after WWI, the Hippodrome was the place to go in the good old days. Go quickly, however, as the municipality, which owns the race track, is threatening to sell off the land to commercial concerns.
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Beirut-by-Bike
If you and your kids are feeling intrepid, you can hire bikes from Beirut-by-Bike. Downtown is officially a cyclist-friendly no-car zone on Sundays, but in practice is currently safe to cycle throughout the week, since military roadblocks have rendered it largely out of bounds to cars. Meanwhile, the pavement along the Corniche makes a good place to cycle if you're adept at dodging pedestrians.
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boats for hire
Along the seafront range lots of boats for hire waiting to take visitors to the small islands just offshore. A return trip takes about two hours (with enough time for a swim). If you're part of a group, you can negotiate to hire the entire boat (between 10 and 12 people). A trip to the Palm Islands Reserve should be negotiated separately.
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Riviera Beach Club
Belonging to the upmarket Riviera Beirut Hotel and therefore free to guests, you'll officially need to take out membership if you're not staying at the hotel, but if it's a quiet day, you'll probably be allowed in for the regular admission fee. Facilities include a marina, a good lap pool and a nice fish restaurant.
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Golf Club of Lebanon
The Golf Club of Lebanon, set in 50 picturesque hectares, is Lebanon's only championship level 18-hole course. The club also has tennis and squash courts, swimming pool and billiard tables on offer, and allows visitors onto its greens for a fee, plus optional equipment rental and caddy fee.
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The Spa
Beirutis are buff, and keep themselves so by submitting themselves to a whole host of pumping and perking procedures. Most gyms only admit members for one month or more, but hotel health clubs are an exception to the rule. For pampering, the best of the bunch is The Spa.
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St George Yacht Motor Club
The swishest of the beach clubs in the centre of town, the St George is a recently renovated version of what was the club of the 1960s. It has a marina, a nice pool, jet skis, restaurants and grass on which to stretch out, along with a pleasant children's playground.
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Essential Spa & Health Club
Beirutis are buff, and keep themselves so by submitting themselves to a whole host of pumping and perking procedures. Most gyms only admit members for one month or more, but hotel health clubs are an exception to the rule. Try the Essential Spa & Health Club.
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Byblos, Jeita Grotto and Harissa Day Trip from Beirut
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Gym 20
Beirutis are buff, and keep themselves so by submitting themselves to a whole host of pumping and perking procedures. Most gyms only admit members for one month or more, but hotel health clubs are an exception to the rule. Try Gym 20.
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Anjar, Baalbek and Ksara Day Trip from Beirut
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Take a full-day trip to the amazing cities of Anjar, Baalbek and Ksara, and immerse yourself in a captivating world of Lebanese history. The cities of Baalbek…Not LP reviewed
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Habtoorland
Lebanon's largest theme park is Habtoorland at Jamhour, 15 minutes drive from Beirut just off the Beirut-Damascus hwy, including scream-inducing rides and roller coasters with a loose Phoenician theme.
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American Lebanese Language Center
Provides two- to three-month courses in spoken Lebanese Arabic, along with modern standard Arabic, Chinese and European languages. Courses operate around four or five times per year.
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Baalbek, Kozhaya and Cedars of Lebanon Day Trip from Beirut
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Full-Day Tour of Beirut, Beiteddine and Deir El Qamar
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On this full-day Beirut tour, see popular Beirut sights and take a trip to the towns of Beiteddine (Beit El Dine) and Deir El Qamar (Deir El Kamar). Immerse…Not LP reviewed
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Tyre, Sidon and Maghdouche Day Trip from Beirut
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Rainbow Island
Six-month-olds to 12-year-olds will be in seventh heaven at Rainbow Island, a vast indoor playground with learning activities, computer games and arts and crafts.
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Historical Beirut Walking Tour
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Be enchanted by the capital of modern Lebanon, the country’s cultural and commercial center. On your half-day guided tour of Beirut, see the city’s top…Not LP reviewed
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Byblos and Jeita Grotto Day Trip from Beirut
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On this exciting day trip from Beirut to Byblos and Jeita, visit one of the oldest towns in the world and see the amazing Jeita Grotto, one of Lebanon’s most…Not LP reviewed
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Splash Mountain
Lebanon's water parks do brisk trade throughout the summer months: try Splash Mountain , which also incorporates Putt Putt mini-golf course.
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Cedars of Lebanon, Kozhaya and Besharreh Day Trip from Beirut
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On this Beirut full-day trip, discover the villages of Besharreh and Kozhaya in Lebanon's World Heritage-listed Holy Valley before exploring the Cedars of…Not LP reviewed
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Beiteddine and Deir El Qamar Half-Day Trip from Beirut
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On this half-day Beirut trip, enjoy a tour of Beiteddine (Beit El Dine) and Deir El Qamar (Deir El Kamar) and immerse yourself in a captivating world of…Not LP reviewed
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Private Tour: Byblos, Jeita Grotto and Harissa Day Trip from Beirut
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Discover the fascinating Lebanese cities of Byblos and Harissa, as well as the world-famous Jeita Grotto, on a private day trip from Beirut! On this guided…Not LP reviewed
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Private Tour: Anjar, Baalbek and Ksara Day Trip from Beirut
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Take a private day trip from Beirut to the amazing cities of Anjar, Baalbek and Ksara, and immerse yourself in the captivating world of Lebanese history. The…Not LP reviewed
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Private Tour: Cedars of Lebanon, Kozhaya and Besharreh Day Trip from Beirut
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On this private day trip from Beirut, discover the villages of Besharreh and Kozhaya in Lebanon's UNESCO World Heritage-listed Holy Valley. Besharreh and…Not LP reviewed
from USD$55.00