Road Trips SOUTH RE GION ➓ Broward County A1A Scenic Highway North to south crossing Hillsboro Inlet, Hillsboro Beach to Pompano Beach Enjoy this 25-mile stretch of Florida’s East Coast, from Miami-Dade County to Palm Beach County, passing through Pompano Beach, Fort Lauderdale and Hollywood. Fall is a great time to visit if you like mild temperatures or music— and really, who doesn’t? Catch the ¡Viva Broward! Hispanic Heritage Festival in October, Hollywood Jazz Festival and Fort Lauderdale’s Riverwalk Blues & Music Festival, both in November. On any Fort Lauderdale itinerary, Bonnet House Museum & Gardens is a must. Whether you’re into history, fl owers or bling, this waterfront estate is sure to dazzle you. Tour the 1920s home, marvel at its unparalleled collection of live orchids, hear a gardening talk, walk the nature trail that Native Americans and European explorers once trekked and much more. From here, head about three miles south to Fort Lauderdale’s best-known thoroughfare, Las Olas Boulevard. By day, the tree-lined street is the ideal place to shop the boutiques or have a bite to eat at a sidewalk cafe. If you’re traveling with kids, take a detour about two miles west of Las Olas to explore the Museum of Discovery and Science. After dark, return to the main drag as the palm trees wrapped in lights set the scene for an evening of nightclubs and water taxi rides. Finally, continue south to the Hollywood Beach Broadwalk, a bustling oceanfront promenade. Take a leisurely beachfront bike ride, dine al fresco at one of many cafes, browse the boutiques and hop on the trolley for easy transportation. ð Lauderdale-by-the-Sea MAIN STREETS Ocean Drive and a Charming Village by the Sea PHOTOS: PETER W. CROSS; TOWN OF LAUDERDALE-BY-THE-SEA What delighted travelers in the Art Deco era still delights visitors in the charming seaside village of Lauderdale by-the-Sea. Colorful beach umbrellas and Adirondack chairs brighten up public plazas, anglers test their luck at Anglins Pier, benches are shaped like boats and bicycle racks are shaped like fish. Coral reef sculptures swim with parrotfish, green turtles, eagle rays and sea fans. This timeless quality washes over Ocean Drive in family-owned hotels, seasonal rentals, and throughout a district rich in retail and complemented by a diverse range of restaurants. Best seen on foot, it’s easy to expand your range courtesy of the Pelican Hopper, a free community bus that loops through the town. 30 4 VISITFLORIDA.com
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