Fort Lauderdale Convention Center - across street Port Everglades - 0.5 mile Jungle Queen Riverboat (cruises) - 1 mile Atlantic Ocean beaches - 1.5 miles International Swimming Hall of Fame - 1.5 miles Downtown Fort Lauderdale (Las Olas Blvd.) - 2 miles Beach Place (shopping, dining, nightlife) - 2 miles Las Olas Riverfront (shopping, dining) - 2.5 miles The Galleria (shopping, dining) - 3.5 miles Bonnet House & Gardens (museum) - 3.5 miles Museum of Discovery & Science - 5 miles Anne Kolb Nature Center - 5 miles Boomers at Dania Beach (amusement park) - 5 miles Mai-Kai (dinner show) - 5.5 miles African-American Research Library & Cultural Center - 6.5 miles Hollywood Greyhound Track Flea Market - 8 miles Gulfstream Park (horse racing) - 10 miles Pompano Park Harness Track - 11 miles Flamingo Gardens and Wray Botanical Collection - 16 miles Butterfly World - 17 miles Coconut Creek Casino - 18 miles Sawgrass Mills (shopping, dining, entertainment) - 18 miles Sawgrass Recreation Park (Everglades) - 23 miles Fort Lauderdale International Airport (FLL): Approximate driving time is 10 minutes and distance is 4 miles. Driving directions from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport: Take Hwy 1 N/Federal Hwy to SE 17th St. Turn right onto 17th. Hotel is ahead on the left. Getting there: Metered taxi fare is in the $5–$15 range. Tri County Airport Express runs vans and cars for $5–$15 per person shared and $26–$35 per car for private rides. Rental cars, Town Cars, and limousines are all more than $36. Fees subject to change without notice. Rental cars are available from this Web site. Miami International Airport (MIA): Approximate driving time is 45 minutes and distance is 30 miles. Driving directions from Miami International Airport: Take SR 112 E/Airport Expwy (toll) to Hwy 1 N. Continue on Hwy 1 into Broward County and at SE 17th St, turn right. Hotel is ahead on the left. Getting there: SuperShuttle fare costs $26–$35 for the first person, half-price for additional members of the same party. Taxis, rental cars, Town Cars, and limousines are all over $36. Fees subject to change without notice. Rental cars are available from this Web site. Getting around: Guests can do without a car here. The best way to get around is by water taxi which plies both the Intracoastal Waterway as well as the New River into downtown Fort Lauderdale and the busy shopping, dining, and entertainment area of Las Olas. Water taxis leave from next door and all-day passes are $5–$15. Fees subject to change without notice. |