Recreation Information

• FESTIVAL FLEA MARKET: 7.5 MILES

• Area Attractions:: The Fort Lauderdale area captures all the spirit and beauty of Florida without the huge crowds you can find elsewhere. Lovely beaches stretch for 23 miles. The picturesque Intracoastal Waterway is a busy "roadway" for impressive yachts and fishing boats heading to the Atlantic. Best of all, some of the state's best shopping, dining, entertainment, sports and recreation are found here, too. It?s a true year-round playground. * The Riverwalk, located along the banks of the historic New River, lets you stroll among parks, cafés, museums and unique shopping boutiques. * The boardwalk along Hollywood Beach is another excellent spot featuring shopping, restaurants and charming cafés for people watching. * Las Olas Boulevard in downtown Fort Lauderdale is known for elegant boutique shopping as well as excellent dining and entertainment establishments. The Las Olas Horse and Carriage Company provides romantic evening tours of the area. * Look up! The Goodyear Buehler Planetarium has an observatory for guided explorations of the night sky. * Dive in to the International Swimming Hall of Fame, which hosts international swimming and diving events. The museum features Olympic memorabilia from around the world. * Flamingo Gardens presents its fascinating birds of prey exhibit and free-flight aviary. A narrated tram takes you through spectacular native flora. * For a unique and dream-like experience, visit Butterfly World. Thousands of colorful, live butterflies flutter in a beautiful and natural habitat. * Cultural resources abound. Visit the Ah-Tha-Thi-Ki Museum; Old Dillard Art Cultural Museum; Broward Center for the Performing Arts; and Graves Museum of Archeology and Natural History to name a few. * Two Serenity yachts are available for your Intracoastal cruise or sport fishing expedition. * Pompano Fashion Square Mall - 2 Miles * Palm Aire Spa and Country Club - 6 Miles * Pompano Park Harness Horse Racing - 6 Miles * Butterfly World - 7 Miles * Ft. Lauderdale Broward Country Convention Center - 11 Miles * Port Everglades Cruises - 11 Miles * Miami - 36 Miles