Besides its permanent collection, it hosts regular exhibitions of paintings, sculpture and other art forms. The American University of Beirut and Lebanese American University are pleasant places to visit with their lovely, park-like campuses. Tours A number of tour companies organize a wide selection of trips around Lebanon. Traditional Lebanese restaurants offer a chance to taste this famous cuisine at its most authentic. There is no shortage of international cuisine either, including Chinese, Mexican, Indian, American and European.
Entertainment ranges from solo guitarists to orchestras and floorshows.
Some British-type pubs can be found in Beirut. There are many cinemas showing the latest films from all over the world. Nightlife in Lebanon is very much alive from nightclubs, discotheques and cabarets to private parties and celebrations, where belly dancing is still a great attraction. The famous Casino du Liban is located about 24 km north of Beirut. Foreign nationals must be 21 years and above to be able to enter.