Between Fort Lauderdale and Miami sits the town of Hollywood, a coastal city home to more than 140,000 residents, 60 parks, and various beaches. There's no shortage of things to do in the Diamond of the Gold Coast.

Let's start with the host of outdoor activities this area has to offer. With temps that hold steady in the 70s and 80s all year long, spending time out in nature is a must. An attraction for anyone who loves recreational sports, water fun, or exercising on the green, Topeekeegee Yugnee Park provides all of that and then some. At the Anne Kolb Nature Center, you can go birdwatching, take a guided boat tour, or walk the grounds. Flamingo Gardens in nearby Davie has 60 acres of botanical gardens and a wildlife sanctuary. For people who prefer lounging by the ocean, a day at Hollywood Beach is a guaranteed pleaser.

There are plenty of museums in Hollywood and the surrounding communities. The Art and Culture Center plays host to an art gallery and live performances. The Fort Lauderdale Antique Car Museum is perfect for car buffs. There's also the Crime Tours & Artifact Gallery. This guided bus tour travels the area, stopping at notable locations and sharing the stories attached to them. Tour packages cover everything from prohibition and pirates to bank robbers, celebrities, and mysteries.

After working up an appetite, you'll find there's no shortage of delectable destinations to choose from. At GG's Waterfront, you can indulge in artfully prepared seafood plates. The seasonal stone crab comes highly recommended, and you may even see a manatee pop by from time to time. For one of the "20 best hamburgers to eat before you die," according to GQ, hit up the Le Tub Saloon. If you're in the mood for South American fare, stop by Kussifay. This Argentinian steakhouse also serves up an assortment of handcrafted pizzas and empanadas.

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