LOCAL AREA

Warm your toes in the golden sands of Greater Fort Lauderdale's 23 miles of sun-kissed beaches . Sea turtle nesting season is underway -- Hollywood beach is home to the Broadwalk which runs 2 ½ miles. Visitors can stroll along on foot or hop on a bike. Either location is just minutes away!!!

Exotic cruise vacations and international trade are what makes Port Everglades an economic powerhouse for Broward County and one of the most diverse seaports in the United States. Located In the heart of Greater Fort Lauderdale and the City of Hollywood, FL, Port Everglades is one of the busiest cruise ports in the world. It is a leading container port in Florida and among the most active cargo ports in the United States.

The IGFA Fishing Hall of Fame recognizes extraordinary achievements in recreational fishing around the world by anglers, captains, scientists, conservationists, writers, or fishing industry leaders. The first class, honoring 29 of the sport's luminaries, was inducted in 1998. Each year, five new individuals are inducted in the IGFA Fishing Hall of Fame through a rigorous committee process. Documents & photographs of Hall of Fame members may be found in the E. K. Harry Library of Fishes.

Ranked among the top ten most-visited theater venues in the world, the Broward Center for the Performing Arts is the destination of choice for entertainment in South Florida. Overlooking the New River in downtown Fort Lauderdale, the Center brings Broadway musicals, operas, ballets, concerts, plays, and educational events to South Florida.

Welcome to the award-winning Greater Ft. Lauderdale/Broward County Convention Center, the country's premiere waterfront conference venue. Explore our 600,000 square feet of flexible function space. Our $34 million, 230,000 sq.-ft expansion is complete.

Sawgrass Mills, the largest outlet & value retail shopping destination in the United States. With more than 350 stores, including outlet locations from Nike, Tommy Hilfiger, Ralph Lauren and Gap, plus value retailers OFF 5th Saks Fifth Avenue, Bed Bath & Beyond, Target, Marshalls and electronics superstore, BrandsMart USA, Sawgrass Mills has everything from fashion and jewelry to electronics, sporting equipment, beauty products, home accessories, toys and more. There is something for everyone!

An outdoor mall that features national retailers and restaurants such as Barnes & Noble, Marshalls, Kmart, Just for Feet, Regal Cinemas, Dave & Buster's, Old Navy, and Ross plus features a movie theater and offers shopping and fun for the whole family.

TY Park, or Topeekeegee Yugnee Park, boasts a multitude of activities, including camping, Safety Town, swimming, water slides, boating, tennis, basketball, biking paths, fishing, picnicking, and shelters for parties. Paddleboats and johnboats can be rented for $7 per hour or $13 for four hours for use in the freshwater lagoon. Public green space boasting a water park, large field, 2-mile paved walking loop & RV campground.

Bass Pro Shops today isn’t just fishing. It is an outdoor retail leader in hunting, camping, nature gifts, outdoor cooking, and much more. Bass Pro Shops has become one of America’s premier outdoor retailers with destination outdoor retail stores across America and Canada, serving over 75 million sportsmen a year. Each store is unique and offers a truly unforgettable shopping experience - as close to the Great Outdoors as you can get indoors!

On this chic Las Olas Boulevard in the heart of Fort Lauderdale, you will find boutiques, brick walkways, tiny white lights rimming windows and dozens of trendy restaurants. Among more than a hundred shopping and dining options, a live jazz bar that is always packed. You'll also find hot Tommy Bahamas tropical clothing shop with an antique bicycle parked at the door, a shop specializing in stained glass lamps and needlework, stylish hairdressers, unique gift shops and a variety of art galleries.

THE RIVERWALK Florida's most beautiful mile! Showcases lush tropical landscape and winding walkways linking downtown Fort Lauderdale's attractions, restaurants and shops.

The Gallery at Beach Place is the exclusive all-in-one entertainment destination on Fort Lauderdale beach offering a unique blend of shopping, dining, live musical performances and events. After taking a dip in the ocean, come and experience a shopping adventure that will feel more like a vacation. Break away from your ordinary routine, round up the family and head east to the most exciting place on A1A-Beach Place!

The Bergeron Rodeo Grounds were founded in the early 1940's. Located in the historical western theme downtown district of Davie, Florida. Originally the center was established as a rodeo arena, but as the need for a more versatile activity increased, the arena expanded to meet the demands for such diverse events as top name concert entertainers and family events that include circus, monster trucks, horse shows, dog shows, car shows, air boat shows, specialty shows and industrial shows.

Named one of America's top ten nostalgic promenades by USA Today, the Hollywood Beach Broadwalk is more than 2 miles long, featuring a bricklined pedestrian promenade that combines dramatic coastal views of award-winning Blue Wave beaches with the nostalgic feel of a Main Street thoroughfare. Named one of America’s Best Beach Boardwalk’s by Travel + Leisure magazine

Dania Pointe features a sophisticated mix of shopping, dining and entertainment venues, featuring the hottest, most recognizable brands, along with boutique and specialty shops. Visitors will shop, dine & relax among impeccably landscaped, tree-lined streets, and enjoy spending time in several signature public spaces that will enhance the overall shopping experience.