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Hallandale Beach is a small oceanfront city of about 41,000 people in the southeast corner of Broward County, Florida, squeezed between Hollywood to the north and Aventura and Miami-Dade County to the south. Founded in the late 1890s as a farming settlement named for Luther Halland, it was incorporated in the 1920s and took its current name in 1999 to highlight its beachfront.
Today the city is known for its high-rise condominiums along the Atlantic, a calm public beach and a strong horse racing tradition. Gulfstream Park, home of the Pegasus World Cup, combines thoroughbred racing, a casino and The Village at Gulfstream Park, an outdoor district of shops and restaurants watched over by a giant Pegasus and Dragon statue. The Big Easy Casino adds slots, poker and live entertainment.
Hallandale Beach makes a quieter, central base between Fort Lauderdale and Miami. Hollywood Beach's Broadwalk, Aventura Mall, Haulover Beach and Miami Beach are all short drives away, and both major airports are within about half an hour.
A historic thoroughbred racetrack that opened in 1939 and is now a racing and casino complex with slot machines, poker and restaurants. The winter racing season brings top horses and big crowds. Grandstand entry is usually free on regular race days; check the calendar for major stakes days and special events.
A casino on Hallandale Beach Boulevard, on the site of a former greyhound track, with slot machines, a large poker room, bars, dining and live entertainment with a New Orleans theme. Guests must be 21 or older for the gaming floor. Check the events calendar for live music nights and poker tournaments.
A huge sculpture at Gulfstream Park showing the winged horse Pegasus battling a dragon, rising over 100 feet and among the tallest statues in the United States. It towers over the entrance plaza and is visible from US 1. It is free to see from outside and makes a striking photo, especially when lit in the evening.
An open-air shopping and dining district beside the racetrack with boutiques, chain stores, restaurants, bars and frequent evening events and live music. It is a pleasant place for an evening stroll and dinner. Parking is free in the garages, and weekend nights are the liveliest time to go.
A major thoroughbred race held at Gulfstream Park each January, one of the richest races in North America, surrounded by a day of fashion, music and parties. It draws racing fans and celebrities from around the world. Book tickets and hotels well in advance, as the city fills up that weekend.
The city's public oceanfront beach park, with soft sand, lifeguards, showers, restrooms and a quieter feel than the busier beaches to the north and south. It sits among high-rise condos along A1A. Paid parking is available in the city lot; arrive in the morning on weekends to find a space and shade.
A large city park with sports fields, courts, a playground and open lawns, used for local recreation and community events. It is a practical stop for families who want space for children to play away from the beach. Check the city recreation calendar for programs, festivals and holiday events held here.
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