Area Attractions

The Hyatt Place Airport and Cruise Port hotel is located 5-miles from Port Everglades, one of the top three cruise ports in the world. Founded in 1928, Port Everglades has become a powerhouse for South Florida with one of the most diverse seaports in the nation, attracting international business attention and world trade.

Take in some southern Florida nature or take your rod and bait to go for some morning fishing at the Dania Beach Pier. The views are beautiful, the fish are biting, and the location right off the beaten tourist path is perfect for vacationers.

Dania Pointe is a 102-acre premier mixed-use development with almost 1 million square feet of retail and restaurants in addition to Class A offices, hotels, luxury apartments and public event space.

Travelers looking for a little excitement can visit one of SoFlo’s entertainment destinations, the Seminole Hard Rock Café and Casino. The Seminole Hard Rock is SoFlo’s largest casino and features over 100 tables, more than 2,000 slot machines, specialty-play rooms, and a VIP lounge.

Climb aboard an airboat and get ready for an unforgettable adventure at the Everglades Holiday Park. Explore 29 acres of wetlands at this unique wildlife preserve and theme park. Witness the thrilling live gator shows featuring the Gator Boys from the Animal Planet.

Located in downtown Fort Lauderdale on the bank of the New River near Los Olas Boulevard is the multi-venue theater and entertainment complex, the Broward Center for the Performing Arts. The center is the heart of culture for the county of Broward and hosts a variety of events such as operas, lectures, ballets, plays, community events, and concerts.

Enjoy a meal at the world famous Islamorada Fish Co., designed as a connection with the huge Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World complex in Dania Beach and built around a huge aquarium with a living reef. With the same fresh fish from Islamorada delivered every morning, the Dania Beach store delivers on the promise of the best in Florida seafood. With 450 seats both indoor and out, this restaurant is a can’t miss for your first visit to Dania Beach!

Stop by the Rustic Inn Crabhouse in Ft Lauderdale, serving up some of the freshest and tastiest seafood and Florida Golden Crabs west of the FLL airport! The fun and causal experience as well as the large, flavorful portions, is what keeps visitors from all over the United States coming back!

Looking for a SoFla experience straight from Dublin? Stop by for a hearty dish of Shepard’s Pie or the savory Meatloaf at The Field Irish Pub and Eatery. This popular stop offers one of the coziest atmospheres in Ft Lauderdale as well as live music on the weekends!

Visit Ft Lauderdale's upscale shopping center, The Galleria, located between three river ways and canals across from Ft Lauderdale's central beach and the Bonnet House Museum and Gardens.

Located less than 1-mile from Port Everglades (convenient for pre or post cruise shopping!), Harbor Shops offers a variety of retail stores in an open-air strip mall atmosphere.

Explore the 1-mile waterfront commercial stretch of lively bars, nightclubs, stores, restaurants and galleries that make up Las Olas Boulevard, one of south Florida's most popular shopping and dining destinations. Enjoy the refreshing sub-tropical breezes, natural beauty, and modern southern charm while touring the street side shops adjacent to the local canals and waterfront homes.