Home to sparkling white sand beaches, blue water, interesting historic districts, fun family attractions, thrilling nightlife, and world-class golf courses, Fort Lauderdale, Florida is a vacation paradise for visitors of all ages to enjoy. Whether you're in town for a fun family vacation, a romantic escape or a weekend with friends, Fort Lauderdale offers everything you're looking for in a tropical
Racing fans and gamers alike flock to this popular entertainment destination to wager on live and televised horse racing events, play casino games, enjoy live entertainment and shop at the complex's luxury retail center. 2 Miles www.gulfstreampark.com
Seminole Hard Rock Casino -
With a casino, top name live entertainment, high-end shopping and luxurious accommodations, the Seminole Hard Rock Casino is a popular destination for gaming enthusiasts of all types. The casino is also home to a day spa, more than 15 restaurants and 17 retail shops, including Perry Ellis and White House-Black Market. 6 Miles www.seminolehardrockhollywood.com
Art and Culture Center of Hollywood -
Situated in a historic, 1920's mission-style mansion, this unique art museum features contemporary art exhibitions, live stage performances, and community educational program. Open Tues.-Fri, 10am-5pm; Sat.-Sun., noon-4pm. .4 Miles www.artandculturecenter.org
Dania Jai-Alai & Casino -
Experience amateur and professional Jai-Alai, the "world's fastest ballgame," a thrilling and dangerous game that is a distinctively Florida attraction. After your Jai-Alai thrills end, enjoy gaming at the casino, where you'll find Texas Hold'em and traditional poker games waiting. 3 Miles www.betdania.com
Port Everglades Cruise Port -
Situated in the center of Fort Lauderdale and Hollywood, Florida, the Port Everglades is one of the world's busiest cruise ports. More than 3.7 million passengers travel to and from Port Everglades on 15 different cruise lines each year. 6 Miles www.porteverglades.net
Aventura Mall -
Shopping enthusiasts will appreciate this chic, indoor mall that features more than 250 upscale and specialty retailers, major department stores like Bloomingdale's, Macy's and Nordstrom, several restaurants and a 24-screen movie theater. 4 Miles www.aventuramall.com
Museum of Discovery and Science -
Explore more than 200 interactive exhibits at this kid-friendly museum. Exhibits include live animals, including sharks, bats and a living Atlantic coral reef. Hands-on activities include aeronautic and space exhibits, an Everglades section and a discovery center for kids under age seven. The museum also offers an IMAX theater and a gift shop. 9 Miles www.mods.org
Florida Everglades Holiday Park -
Glide through Florida's fabulous Everglades on an airboat and explore this unique natural wonder that made Florida a popular eco-tour destination. The park offers airboat tours of the Everglades, fishing charters and rentals, alligator tours and 100 RV campsites.20 Miles www.evergladesholidaypark.com
Miami South Beach -
South Beach offers visitors a cosmopolitan environment, interesting cultural attractions, exciting nightclubs and natural beauty. Popular attractions in South Beach include the historic Art Deco district, famous Ocean Drive and world-class beaches.17 Miles www.visitsouthbeachonline.com
Sawgrass Mills Outlets -
Sawgrass Mills is Florida's largest outlet mall, offering more than 350 retail shops and national brand names like Coach, Escada, Kate Spade, Burberry, and Kenneth Cole, plus six restaurants, a huge movie complex and three entertainment venues. 18 Miles www.simon.com/mall/?id=1262
Fort Lauderdale Beach -
With more than seven miles of pristine, white sand beaches, opportunities for beachside and water recreation, an award-winning wavewall and an open beachfront promenade, Fort Lauderdale is a popular destination for visitors from around the world. 8 Miles www.ci.ftlaud.fl.us/beach/index.htm
Mardi Gras Casino -
This popular gaming destination features live action and simulcast greyhound racing, poker, more than 1,000 slots, table games, live entertainment and both casual and fine dining. 1 Mile www.playmardigras.com
Boomers Family Entertainment Center -
From go-karts, mini golf and batting cages to bumper boats, bowling and arcade favorites, this family fun center offers something for everyone and enjoyment for kids of all ages.3 Miles www.boomersparks.com
Sun Life Stadium -
Home to the Miami Dolphins football team, the Florida Marlins baseball team and the University of Miami Hurricanes football team, Sun Life Stadium offers more than 68,000 seats for a variety of sports games and events, including the Orange Bowl, the Super Bowl, concerts, religious events and boat shows. 9 Miles www.sunlifestadium.com
Greater Fort Lauderdale - Broward County Convention Center -
With more than 600,000 square feet of meeting and exhibition space, the Greater Fort Lauderdale - Broward County Convention Center offers state-of-the-art facilities for conventions, meetings, banquets, consumer shows, conferences, and trade shows. 8 Miles www.ftlauderdalecc.com
Broward Center for the Performing Arts -
Opened in 1991, this multi-use performing arts complex features four theaters and has hosted a variety of operas, ballets, concerts, plays, lectures and community events. The center offers more than 700 different events each year, with over 700,000 annual visitors. 10 Miles www.browardcenter.org
Miami Beach Convention Center -
Miami's main convention and event venue offers one million square feet of flexible event space, exhibit space, pre-function areas and 70 meeting rooms for a range of events including meetings, conferences, tradeshows, galas, home shows, seminars, and consumer shows. 20 Miles www.miamibeachconvention.com
Port of Miami -
Serving more than four million cruise passengers and hosting over 1,600 cargo vessels every year, the Port of Miami is considered to be the "Cruise Capital of the World" serving major cruise lines including Carnival, Royal Caribbean and Norwegian. 20 Miles www.miamidade.gov/portofmiami/
American Airlines Arena -
This state-of-the-art sports arena and event venue is home to the Miami Heat basketball team and features more than 20,000 seats for basketball games, concerts, national awards shows, wrestling events and other live entertainment. 20 Miles www.aaarena.com
