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Horse racing, oceanfront dining and a kayak escape in Florida’s largest urban park fill a day in Hallandale Beach.
The city’s best-known venue hosts major horse races, concerts beside the grandstands and a casino focused on slot machines.
This green space behind the beach has outdoor showers, an open-air pavilion, accessible beach access and a sand volleyball court.
The oceanfront strip is home to Japanese robatayaki at ETARU, Mediterranean seafood at Juniper and Cuban classics at Padrino’s.
Formerly the Mardi Gras Casino, this complex offers poker, blackjack and slot machines, plus occasional comedy shows and MMA events.
Bring the dog to the off-leash area, then use the playground, basketball court and fitness trails or relax at a picnic bench.
Florida’s largest urban park covers 1,043 acres of mangroves and coastal forest, with kayaking and wilderness bike trails.
Less than 25 minutes away in Fort Lauderdale, this museum has native wildlife exhibits and an IMAX theater showing 3D films.
In nearby Aventura, this waterpark has big slides, a wave pool for stationary surfing, a lazy river and rentable cabanas.
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