Ways to Play
Between Blue Wave beaches and exotic Everglades lie countless ways to play in Greater Fort Lauderdale, including kid-friendly attractions and sightseeing cruises, watersports and more.
Just minutes from the beach is the Riverwalk Arts and Entertainment District in downtown Fort Lauderdale, home to cultural attractions, shops, parks and restaurants. Along Riverwalk, the brick-lined meandering promenade, discover the Broward Center for the Performing Arts, Museum of Discovery and Science with its AutoNation 3D IMAX Theater, Florida Grand Opera, Fort Lauderdale Historical Center, Stranahan House and the Museum of Art.
Print PageGALLERY AT BEACH PLACE
- 17 S. Ft. Lauderdale Beach Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, 954-764-3460
- An exclusive all-in-one entertainment destination on Fort Lauderdale beach offering a unique blend of shopping, dining, live musical performances and events all along the beachfront, two blocks north of Las Olas Blvd. You can get to Beach Place via water by either Water Taxi or River Taxi. Sun-Thurs 11am-10pm, Fri-Sat 11am-midnight.
GAMEWORKS AT SAWGRASS OASIS
- 2608 Sawgrass Mills Cir., Ste. 1303, Sunrise, 954-845-8740
- American, $
- Open: Arena Sports Bar and Grill Hours Mon-Thurs 11am-9pm, Fri 11am-10pm, Sat 11am-10pm, Sun 11am-9pm. Holiday Hours: Thanksgiving 2pm-12am, Christmas Eve 11am-5pm, Christmas Day 2pm-12am, New Year's Eve 10am-2am, New Year's Day 10am-12am.
- 20,000 sq. ft. interactive arena. Unique entertainment destination delivering all-around games, drinks, food, music. Players of all ages are the attraction.
GULFSTREAM PARK RACING & CASINO
- 901 S. Federal Hwy., Hallandale Beach, 954-454-7000
- Casino gaming with Vegas style slots and video poker, world-class thoroughbred racing, and year-round simulcasting, no-limit poker, fine dining and live entertainment. Slots daily Sun-Thurs 9am-3am, Fri-Sat 9am-5am. Open every Fri-Sat 24 hours. Live racing January through April.
HARD ROCK LIVE
- 1 Seminole Way, Hollywood, 954-797-5555
- A 5,500-seat, state-of-the-art indoor arena featuring top name acts in music and comedy, sporting events including world championship boxing, tennis, basketball and rodeo events, and corporate meetings, celebrity charity fundraisers and exhibitions. Hard Rock Live has hosted South Florida’s best variety of musical acts including Eric Clapton, Aerosmith, B.B. King, Willie Nelson, Staind, Bon Jovi, The Who, The Killers, Patti Labelle, Bruce Springsteen, Gloria Estefan, Rod Stewart, Def Leppard, Ringo Starr, Prince, Andrea Bocelli, Tim McGraw & Fergie just to name a few.
HOLLY TROLLEY
- Hollywood, 954-453-1195
- A fun mode of transportation servicing Hollywood, Hallandale Beach and Fort Lauderdale with casino route.
HOLLYWOOD CENTRAL PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
- 1770 Monroe St., Hollywood, 954-924-8175
- Dance performances. Adults $25, seniors $23, members & students $20.
HOLLYWOOD OCEANFRONT BROADWALK
- A1A east to the ocean between Sheridan St. and Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, 954-921-3404
- 2.2 mile long pedestrian promenade, combined with dramatic coastal views of Hollywood Beach. Newly reconstructed path for walkers, bicycle lane and jogging path. Outdoor cafes from organic farmers market and juice bar, to gourmet meals and ice cream cones.
HOLLYWOOD TRAILS/ECO-ADVENTURE KEWL BICYCLE TOURS (HT4)
- Hayes Street & the Hollywood Beach Broadwalk, Hollywood, 202-375-0283
- Hollywood Trails: Eco-adventure Kewl Bicycle Tours (HT4) provides 4 guided tour through mazes of history, fun faq and culture. Depending on which tour, active travelers will bike between 5 and 30 miles along our safe streets, beautiful beaches and eco-mangroves in Hollywood.
HOT EXPRESS TROLLEY
- 101 N. Ocean Dr., Ste. 204, Hollywood, 954-980-9777
- Closed for the summer. Service to resume in December 2009.
HUGH TAYLOR BIRCH STATE PARK
- 3109 E Sunrise Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, 954-564-4521
- Nature trail, shaded picnic areas, beach access. In-line skating, volleyball, canoes, fishing. $6 per vehicle, $2 per pedestrian, bicyclist, passengers, under 6 free. Terramar Visitor Center open Saturdays and Sundays. Segway tours and bicycle rentals by the park's Visitor Service Provider, MCruz, 954-235-5082.
IGFA FISHING HALL OF FAME & MUSEUM
- 300 Gulf Stream Way, Dania Beach, 954-924-4370
- Visit the IGFA Fishing Hall of Fame & Museum and you are immersed in an underwater world filled with world record fish. The museum provides sport fishing and record information, interactive displays and virtual reality fishing. In The Wetlands exhibit experience the natural environment of marshlands complete with live alligators.
INTERNATIONAL SWIMMING HALL OF FAME
- 1 Hall of Fame Dr., Fort Lauderdale, 954-462-6536
- In addition to recognizing over 600 of the world's greatest aquatic athletes the museum is a multi-faceted attraction with exhibits featuring the world's largest, collection of objects d'art, rare photos, posters, films, swimsuits, Olympic medals, trophies and other swimming related artifacts dating from the days of ancient Assyria to modern times.
ISLE CASINO AND RACING AT POMPANO PARK
- 1800 S.W. Third St., Pompano Beach, 954-972-2000
- 1,500 Vegas style slots, poker room, four restaurants, multi-story feature bar, high tech sports bar and wagering area overlooking the track. Non-Smoking. Nightly entertainment. Live harness racing.
JUNGLE QUEEN RIVERBOAT
- 801 Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd. (A1A), Fort Lauderdale, 954-462-5596
- American, $$
- Open: Departs Daily 6pm
- World Famous BBQ & Shrimp Dinner Cruise. Sail to their tropical isle for an "All You Can Eat" dinner of ribs, chicken, shrimp with all the trimmings followed by a hilarious variety show. Daily three hour fully narrated sightseeing cruises of the historic New River, Millionaire's Row, with a stop-off at their tropical isle to see rare birds, monkeys and alligator exhibition.
- Average Dining Cost: Adults $39.95, Children (12 & under) $21.75
LAS OLAS BEAUTY CENTER
- 1501 E. Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, 954-779-2616
- Hair Salon, Spa and a Boutique! In the salon, this fun, modern, yet relaxing atomosphere offers so much more than just a good hair style. Stylists invest their talent and expertise to give clients the best look possible...for you. At the spa, choose from one of many customized facials, body treatments or massages. Treat your hands and feet with a spa manicure and pedicure, with paraffin for extra moisture.
LAS OLAS BOULEVARD
- Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, 954-937-7386
- Known as the shoppers' paradise. Where else can you find such a wide variety of quality stores? And the ambience of the boulevard makes shopping even more of a pleasure. Have a leisurely brunch at a sidewalk café, browse and shop at fabulous boutiques, galleries, specialty stores and fabulous fashion houses and then spend a romantic evening dining at one of Las Olas' many wonderful restaurants!
LAS OLAS GONDOLA
- Fort Lauderdale, 954-243-9618
- Authentic gondola tours for history enthusiasts and romantics alike. Imported Venetian gondolas for hire in the heart of the "Venice of America." Tours are always private. Call for reservations, rates, hours and pick-up locations.
LAS OLAS RIVERFRONT
- 300 S.W. 1st Ave., Fort Lauderdale, 954-522-6556
- A shopping, dining, and entertainment center overlooking the New River in the heart of Downtown Fort Lauderdale. Enjoy casual or fine dining and a variety of bars and boutiques. Sun-Thurs 11am-10pm, Fri-Sat 11am-4am. Bars and restaurants stay open later.
LAUDERDALE WATER LIMO
- 801 Seabreeze Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, 954-527-2217
- The WaterLimo is an exclusive service catering to the demanding expectations of discriminating visitors to Fort Lauderdale & South Florida. It provides a private means of transportation and sightseeing that is guaranteed to be unique and memorable. Itineraries can be customized or spontaneous to meet the interests and whims of each guest. You can board the WaterLimo at its homeport in the heart of the Fort Lauderdale beach district, or you can have it come to you at your residence, resort, hotel, guest house, marina, or at any point on the water near by.
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