Things to Do in Hollywood

Anniversary Park is set within the heart of Hollywood's historic downtown. A welcome respite from the town's hustle and bustle, this small slice of nature provides big rewards for those looking to unwind. Majestic magnolia and oak trees line the pathways, drooping shade onto those in need of a break from the heat. Visiting this quiet spot is one of the best things to do in Hollywood.

With the brightest of blue skies and shimmering sun, Hollywood didn't need extra brightening. Luckily no one told that to the artists in charge of the Downtown Hollywood Mural Project. A spectacular sight, this unique collection of outdoor murals serves to heighten the city's charm.

Once you've settled at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel, you'll find it difficult to leave. This massive resort has pretty much everything you'd ever need for a fantastic vacation.

There's a lot to love about farmers markets. Scores of fresh fruit and veggies are heaped upon tables; the scent of freshly baked bread wafts through the air; bright flowers burst from pots, begging visitors to take them home. Hollywood's uber-popular Yellow Green Farmers Market takes this love to a whole new level.

Known by locals as TY Park, this lovely urban spot will entertain kids and adults of all ages. Boasting a wide variety of activities (from racquetball to fishing), TY Park is one of the best places to visit in Hollywood. And it's impossible to get bored while you're here.

There's a whole lot to love about Hollywood North Beach Park. A whopping 56 acres of sand; walking paths; picnic tables; and tall, skinny palms greet visitors to this vast nirvana. You'll also find access to the public Hollywood Beach and the Boardwalk.

So many wonderful things happen at ArtsPark at Young Circle. From art festivals to open-air concerts, to dance shows to movie nights, there's always something to do in this 10-acre circle. Even better, it's all free!

The Anne Kolb Nature Center boasts 1,501 acres of protected coastal mangrove wetlands. Within these wetlands lie an impressive array of native plants and animals, some of which are either threatened or endangered. If you're extra quiet while wandering along the wooden walkways, you may be able to spot some of them. In all, the center offers four main trails to explore: South Trail (2.3 miles), Mud Flat Trail (0.3 miles), Fishing Pier Trail (783 feet), and Lake Trail (0.2 miles).

The immaculate Hollywood Beach Boardwalk stretches nearly 2.5 miles along the town's shore of the same name. A bright blip of bricked walkway, this expansive promenade welcomes exercisers of all sorts. Runners, walkers, stroller pushers, rollerbladers, scooters, and bikers all make their way along this popular tourist attraction and thoroughfare.

Most people come to Hollywood for its phenomenal beach – an oasis of soft, sugar-white sand, turquoise water, and towering palms that wave quietly in the breeze. Add to that the incessantly bright blue sky, and you'll see why so many visitors don't make it past this remarkable attraction. Not surprisingly, it's been dubbed one of the best beaches in neighboring Fort Lauderdale.