| casual rooms with exterior entrances feature flat-screen tvs and free wi-fi, as well as microwaves and minifridges. studios, and 1- to 3-bedroom suites add kitchens, living/dining areas and sofabeds. in a gated complex off us-1, this low-key hotel surrounded by palm trees is 2 miles from both the museum of discovery and science, and east las olas boulevard, a vibrant shopping street lined with upscale boutiques and eateries. coin-operated laundry facilities are available. complimentary perks include parking and a continental breakfast buffet. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am
Miami International Airport 42 min
Hugh Taylor Birch State Park (15 min)
Featuring a freshwater lagoon, this diverse wildlife habitat offers hiking, fishing & more. Baleària Caribbean Passenger Terminal (11 min) Historic Stranahan House Museum (6 min)
Guided visit around a 1901 trading post later converted to a local businessman's family residence. Swap Shop & Thunderbird Drive-In Theater (13 min)
1960s sprawling facility with flea & farmer's market, rides & 14-screen drive-in movie theater. Dr. Von D. Mizell-Eula Johnson State Park (15 min)
Family-friendly park with swimming, fishing, boating & diving. Home to wild birds & sea turtles. International Swimming Hall of Fame Museum (9 min)
Museum honoring swimmers & divers, with aquatic memorabilia such as Olympic medals on display. NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale (6 min)
Complex with more than 6,000 works of art, plus an academy, bookstore & cafe. Fort Lauderdale Beach Park (10 min)
This sandy recreation area features volleyball & basketball courts, a playground & picnic tables. Jungle Queen Riverboat (7 min) Anne Kolb Nature Center (15 min)
Nature reserve with walking & paddling trails through mangroves, an aquarium & an observation tower. Museum of Discovery and Science (7 min)
Downtown facility offering interactive exhibits for kids & adults, eco-center & giant IMAX theater. Las Olas Beach (9 min)
This busy public beach offers white sand & palm trees, plus restaurants, lodging & stores. Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino - Hollywood, FL (14 min)
Lavish hotel with a rock ’n’ roll theme, offering dining & bars, plus live music, a casino & pools. Bonnet House Museum & Gardens (15 min)
Verdant, storied, 1920s-era plantation home featuring gardens, an arty interior, tours & more. Riverwalk Fort Lauderdale (8 min)
Charming park on the banks of the New River with a wide array of galleries, museums & eateries. | 
