| check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. parking is available. set along the a1a highway, this unfussy hotel is a 3-minute walk from the nearest beach, 4 miles from hugh taylor birch state park, and 6 miles from the shops and cafes of las olas boulevard. amenities include 2 outdoor heated pools and bbq facilities. the airy, streamlined rooms come with free wi-fi, flat-screen tvs, kitchenettes, and tea and coffeemakers. upgraded rooms add dining areas and kitchens. suites have separate bedrooms
Miami International Airport 52 min
Jungle Queen Riverboat (15 min) Museum of Discovery and Science (19 min)
Downtown facility offering interactive exhibits for kids & adults, eco-center & giant IMAX theater. Fort Lauderdale Beach Park (16 min)
This sandy recreation area features volleyball & basketball courts, a playground & picnic tables. Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino - Hollywood, FL (26 min)
Lavish hotel with a rock ’n’ roll theme, offering dining & bars, plus live music, a casino & pools. Bonnet House Museum & Gardens (10 min)
Verdant, storied, 1920s-era plantation home featuring gardens, an arty interior, tours & more. Butterfly World (26 min)
Vibrant venue featuring a botanical garden with butterflies & birds plus an insect museum & more. Xtreme Action Park (13 min)
Complex with a half-mile asphalt go-kart track, bowling lanes, an indoor ropes course & a bar. Hugh Taylor Birch State Park (10 min)
Featuring a freshwater lagoon, this diverse wildlife habitat offers hiking, fishing & more. Riverwalk Fort Lauderdale (19 min)
Charming park on the banks of the New River with a wide array of galleries, museums & eateries. NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale (19 min)
Complex with more than 6,000 works of art, plus an academy, bookstore & cafe. Dr. Von D. Mizell-Eula Johnson State Park (31 min)
Family-friendly park with swimming, fishing, boating & diving. Home to wild birds & sea turtles. Isle Casino Racing Pompano Park (18 min)
Late-night destination offers a casino with slot machines & table games, plus a horse racing track. Anglin's Fishing Pier (7 min)
Longest pier in South Florida, open 24/7 for fishing & featuring a cafe & occasional live music. Las Olas Beach (13 min)
This busy public beach offers white sand & palm trees, plus restaurants, lodging & stores. Historic Stranahan House Museum (17 min)
Guided visit around a 1901 trading post later converted to a local businessman's family residence. | 
