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The city feels like a warm embrace, steeped in shared tea and stories exchanged over bustling souqs rather than rushed itineraries. It is a resilient metropolis where ancient stone meets contemporary art, inviting you to wander its labyrinthine alleys at your own leisurely speed.
Do Amman the way locals do: start slow at AlHussein Public Parks, eat where the regulars do at Jubran Restaurant | مطعم جبران, let the evening run long at Next Rooftop.
Top things to do in Amman Ranked by rating and review volume. These earn their hype. Booking links may earn Roam a commission, at no cost to you.
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Grand Husseini Mosque
Mosque · ★ 4.7 (23,699 reviews)
Mosque built by King Abdullah I on the site of one built by Omar Bin Al-Khattab around 640 CE.
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Amman Citadel
Historical Landmark · ★ 4.5 (22,890 reviews)
Famous archaeological site with remnants of past civilizations, plus several notable buildings.
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Roman Theater
Amphitheater · ★ 4.5 (22,606 reviews)
Restored Roman amphitheater cut into the side of the hill, home to cultural events & 2 museums.
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Royal Automobile Museum
Museum · ★ 4.7 (5,196 reviews)
Automobile museum featuring classic cars, motorbikes & private plane from King Hussein's collection.
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The Royal Tank Museum متحف الدبابات الملكي
History Museum · ★ 4.7 (4,243 reviews)
Exhibition of decommissioned artillery, armored vehicles & military aircraft dating back to WWI.
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Jordan Museum
Museum · ★ 4.4 (4,715 reviews)
Sprawling museum complex devoted to Jordan's cultural heritage, from the Stone Age to the present.
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Amman National Park
National Park · ★ 4 (10,892 reviews)
Forested area for nature walks, sports & BBQs, with an outdoor pool & remains of a fortress.
Check tours & tickets Where to eat Local favorites, not tourist traps.
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Jubran Restaurant | مطعم جبران
Middle Eastern Restaurant · ★ 4.8 (41,560 reviews)
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Mijana
Family Restaurant · ★ 4.8 (17,427 reviews)
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Mazmez
Fast Food Restaurant · ★ 4.8 (5,687 reviews)
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Hashem Restaurant
Falafel Restaurant · ★ 4.1 (24,726 reviews)
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Tawaheen AlHawa
Restaurant · ★ 4.3 (12,101 reviews)
Traditional fare & alfresco seating is offered in this expansive restaurant set in a stone building.
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Levant Restaurant
Eastern European Restaurant · ★ 4.6 (5,603 reviews)
Relaxed Levantine eatery with a terrace serving shawarma, grilled meats, hummus & small plates.
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Oliva Pizza and Pasta - Shmeisani
Italian Restaurant · ★ 4.8 (2,998 reviews)
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Fakhreldin Restaurant
Lebanese Restaurant · ★ 4.4 (5,506 reviews)
Airy, white-tablecloth venue with a garden terrace offering a wine list & traditional Lebanese fare.
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Ashtar Tours International
point_of_interest, establishment · ★ 4.9 (277 reviews)
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AlHussein Public Parks
Park · ★ 4.3 (23,474 reviews)
Landscaped recreation area with nearby attractions, sports facilities, picnic spots & walking paths.
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Amman National Park
National Park · ★ 4 (10,892 reviews)
Forested area for nature walks, sports & BBQs, with an outdoor pool & remains of a fortress.
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King Abdullah II Park
State Park · ★ 4.2 (6,057 reviews)
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مزرعة السوسنة السوداء
Zoo · ★ 4.4 (2,804 reviews)
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The Forest Park
Park · ★ 4.2 (2,877 reviews)
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Next Rooftop
Restaurant · ★ 4.9 (1,219 reviews)
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Rustic Bar and Eatery
Bar · ★ 4.5 (1,269 reviews)
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HIGH GARDEN Rooftop
Restaurant · ★ 4.2 (2,068 reviews)
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Cantaloupe Gastro Pub
Gastropub · ★ 4.4 (1,131 reviews)
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