Hollywood
Newcomers are drawn to Hollywood’s small town appeal and beautiful beaches. Walking along the main boulevard is a reminder of yesteryear. Indeed, the feel of downtown has not changed much since its development in the 1920s. However, It has been revitalized adding new shops, galleries, and clubs to the quaint hot spot. Live music plays along Hollywood Boulevard as travelers sample a variety of cuisines at sidewalk cafes after an all day beach adventure. Rollerbladers and walkers will love the boardwalk that extends along the beach decked novelty shops with native flair.
Families can also spend the day at one of the area’s 20 parks or exploring the Seminole Indian museum on the nearby reservation. Here they can camp out at the village in native dwellings, encounter alligators at the Swamp buggy Eco tours or air boat rides, or sample native delicacies in the Swamp Water Café.
Guests can bet at the neighboring Greyhound Dog track. Water lovers can rent a boat and steer it up the Intracoastal Waterway, dive, sport fish, or jump on a jet ski. Residents can also travel on a Tri-Rail to see their neighbors, such as nearby Miami and Ft. Lauderdale.
This community has received national attention in recent years with sources such as Money Magazine, CNN, and the New York Times calling it the “City of the Future.” Hollywood’s charm is a perfect example of the “new urbanism” that is reshaping towns across America.
