Jackson Tower Area Information Noteworthy locations within two miles (and some photos) World famous Fort Lauderdale Beach World famous Las Olas shopping district Water! - Ocean, Intracoastal Waterway, canals and New River Marriot Beach Place - one block to 3 story beachfront shopping mall Galleria Mall - Saks, Neiman Marcus, Macy's, Dillards Riverfront - shopping, restaurants and movies on the New River Broward Center for the Performing Arts Swimming Hall of Fame and Olympic size swimming pool Broward County Convention Center Fort Lauderdale City Marina and Water Taxi Base directly west of building IMAX - 3D movie theater Museum of Science and Discovery Bonnet House and Park Stranahan House - oldest building in Fort Lauderdale Fort Lauderdale Museum of Art Himmarshee Village (SE 2nd St.) - nightlife South Beach style Birch State Park Holiday Park and Jimmy Evert Tennis Center George English Park and Tennis Center Hardy Park with Tennis Courts SCUBA, Wave Runners, wind surfing, paragliding, fishing, boating, kayaking Broward County Public Library - 10th largest in the country Parker Playhouse and Cinema Paradiso (Art film house) Port Everglades - Cruise Ships including world largest Queen Mary 2 Pier 66 - hotel with top floor revolving restaurant Broward Community College and Florida Art Institute Not far from Orlando/Disney, Miami, Florida Keys, Caribbean/Bahamas, and Everglades Annual and semi annual Events Fort Lauderdale Air and Sea Show Las Olas Art Fairs Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show Boat Parade Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival Christmas on Las Olas