| this laid-back hotel is 3 miles from hugh taylor birch state park and 4. amenities include gas grills, laundry facilities and free parking. suites offer flat-screen tvs with dvd players, plus full kitchens and living spaces with pull-out sofas. homey rooms have free wi-fi, tvs, coffeemakers, minifridges and microwaves. 5 miles from downtown fort lauderdale. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am
Miami International Airport 50 min
Dr. Von D. Mizell-Eula Johnson State Park (29 min)
Family-friendly park with swimming, fishing, boating & diving. Home to wild birds & sea turtles. Butterfly World (27 min)
Vibrant venue featuring a botanical garden with butterflies & birds plus an insect museum & more. Swap Shop & Thunderbird Drive-In Theater (15 min)
1960s sprawling facility with flea & farmer's market, rides & 14-screen drive-in movie theater. Jungle Queen Riverboat (15 min) Museum of Discovery and Science (15 min)
Downtown facility offering interactive exhibits for kids & adults, eco-center & giant IMAX theater. Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino - Hollywood, FL (24 min)
Lavish hotel with a rock ’n’ roll theme, offering dining & bars, plus live music, a casino & pools. Historic Stranahan House Museum (13 min)
Guided visit around a 1901 trading post later converted to a local businessman's family residence. Hugh Taylor Birch State Park (10 min)
Featuring a freshwater lagoon, this diverse wildlife habitat offers hiking, fishing & more. Bonnet House Museum & Gardens (10 min)
Verdant, storied, 1920s-era plantation home featuring gardens, an arty interior, tours & more. International Swimming Hall of Fame Museum (14 min)
Museum honoring swimmers & divers, with aquatic memorabilia such as Olympic medals on display. NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale (15 min)
Complex with more than 6,000 works of art, plus an academy, bookstore & cafe. Fort Lauderdale Beach Park (16 min)
This sandy recreation area features volleyball & basketball courts, a playground & picnic tables. Las Olas Beach (13 min)
This busy public beach offers white sand & palm trees, plus restaurants, lodging & stores. Xtreme Action Park (14 min)
Complex with a half-mile asphalt go-kart track, bowling lanes, an indoor ropes course & a bar. Riverwalk Fort Lauderdale (15 min)
Charming park on the banks of the New River with a wide array of galleries, museums & eateries. | 
