| across the street from the beach, this relaxed hotel is 2 miles from fort lauderdale beach park, a mile from the bonnet house museum & gardens, and 3 miles from downtown fort lauderdale. there's an outdoor pool and a furnished sundeck with beach views, plus bbqs and lawn games. check-in time: 4:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am. homey rooms, and 1- and 2-bedroom suites feature tropical-style furnishings, kitchens and sofabeds, plus flat-screen tvs and free wi-fi. parking is complimentary
Miami International Airport 50 min
Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino - Hollywood, FL (21 min)
Lavish hotel with a rock ’n’ roll theme, offering dining & bars, plus live music, a casino & pools. International Swimming Hall of Fame Museum (6 min)
Museum honoring swimmers & divers, with aquatic memorabilia such as Olympic medals on display. NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale (10 min)
Complex with more than 6,000 works of art, plus an academy, bookstore & cafe. Fort Lauderdale Beach (8 min)
7+ miles of sandy oceanfront featuring water sports & a promenade plus access to shopping & dining. Dr. Von D. Mizell-Eula Johnson State Park (22 min)
Family-friendly park with swimming, fishing, boating & diving. Home to wild birds & sea turtles. Hugh Taylor Birch State Park (6 min)
Featuring a freshwater lagoon, this diverse wildlife habitat offers hiking, fishing & more. Riverwalk Fort Lauderdale (8 min)
Charming park on the banks of the New River with a wide array of galleries, museums & eateries. Las Olas Beach (6 min)
This busy public beach offers white sand & palm trees, plus restaurants, lodging & stores. Fort Lauderdale Beach Park (6 min)
This sandy recreation area features volleyball & basketball courts, a playground & picnic tables. Historic Stranahan House Museum (8 min)
Guided visit around a 1901 trading post later converted to a local businessman's family residence. Museum of Discovery and Science (11 min)
Downtown facility offering interactive exhibits for kids & adults, eco-center & giant IMAX theater. Bonnet House Museum & Gardens (6 min)
Verdant, storied, 1920s-era plantation home featuring gardens, an arty interior, tours & more. Baleària Caribbean Passenger Terminal (14 min) Jungle Queen Riverboat (8 min) Anne Kolb Nature Center (22 min)
Nature reserve with walking & paddling trails through mangroves, an aquarium & an observation tower. | 
