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 PageMAI-KAI RESTAURANT & POLYNESIAN REVUE
- 3599 N Federal Hwy, Fort Lauderdale, 954-563-3272
- $$$
- Open: Dinner: Sun-Thurs 5pm-10:30pm, Fri-Sat 5pm-11:30pm. Closed Mon. Showtimes (Dinner served before the show): Tue-Thurs 8pm, Fri-Sat 7pm & 10pm, Sunday 7pm.
- Authentically recreates a Polynesian village, complete with tiki torches, thatch roof and wooden plank entrance into a unique dining and entertainment locale. Show: Adults $10.95, under 12 free. Reservations required.
- Average Dining Cost: $30
MARDI GRAS RACETRACK & GAMING CENTER
- 831 N. Federal Hwy, Hallandale Beach, 954-924-3200
- It's always a party at Mardi Gras with 70,000 square feet of casino excitement; Vegas style slot machines, action packed poker tables, simulcast wagering, in addition to premier live greyhound racing. Food and live entertainment with special events throughout the year. Weekdays 10:30am-3:30am, Weekends 24 hours.
MCRUZ RENTALS
- Hugh Taylor Birch State Park at Sunrise Blvd. & A1A, Fort Lauderdale, 954-235-5082
- Segway tours, bicycle rentals, canoe, kayak rentals, rollerblades, electric bicycles, beach chairs with umbrellas and snack bar available. Daily 9am-5pm.
MIRAMAR CULTURAL CENTER
- 2400 Civic Center Place, Miramar, 954-602-4500
- A spectacular facility suitable for hosting a multitude of events including seminars, receptions, graduation ceremonies, theater performances, classes, concerts and more. Amenities include: theater, banquet hall, full-service kitchen, conference rooms, botanical gardens, two art galleries, art & education studios, performance plaza and public art.
MUSEUM OF ART | FORT LAUDERDALE
- One East Last Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, 954-262-0200
- Museum of Art | Fort Lauderdale presents nationally-acclaimed exhibitions from King Tut to Norman Rockwell. It features a gourmet coffee bar; Studio Arts education; and is available for catered events.
MUSEUM OF DISCOVERY & SCIENCE & AUTONATION IMAX
- 401 SW 2nd St., Fort Lauderdale, 954-467-6637
- Dynamic hands-on exhibits and five-story IMAX 3D Theater puts you in the center of the action. Open daily, 365 days a year, Mon-Sat 10am-5pm, Sun noon-6pm with extended IMAX® hours on most evenings. General admission $15 adults; $14 seniors; $12 children 2 to 12; under 2 free. Ticket includes admission to the Museum exhibits and one 45-minute IMAX film.
MY JEWISH DISCOVERY PLACE CHILDRENS MUSEUM
- 6501 W. Sunrise Blvd., Plantation, 954-792-6700
- Alvin and Evelyn Gross Family Children's Museum is a hands-on, interactive museum of Jewish culture, history and values where children and families learn about the joys of Jewish life. It is dedicated to providing an environment where creativity, learning and play become a bridge to understanding in our multi-cultural world. Tues-Fri 10am-5pm. Sun 12-4pm. Admission: Under 2 free, $3-4.
OCEAN PROMOTION/FUNKY FISH KIDS DAY INC.
- Fort Lauderdale Beach, Fort Lauderdale, 954-712-9900
- Snorkeling, skim boarding, boogie boarding, scuba and glass boat trips. On the beach daily 10am-3pm, $49.
OLD DILLARD MUSEUM
- 1009 NW 4th Street, Fort Lauderdale, 754-322-8828
- Listed on National Historic Register. African and African American galleries of cultural artifacts in traditional settings.
ORIENTAL MASSAGE OF 17TH STREET
- 1300 SE 17th St., Ste. D, Fort Lauderdale, 954-524-2229
- Relax your mind, heal your body and calm your soul in the expert hands of our licensed professional massage therapists. Surround yourself in luxury as you enjoy Swedish, Shiatsu, Deep Tissue, Thai Massage, Tuina, Reflexology, Table Shower and Body Scrub. Peaceful oriental environment, large massage tables, numerous amenities. Open daily, 10:30am-10:30pm.
PARKER PLAYHOUSE
- 707 N.E. 8th St., Fort Lauderdale, 954-764-1441
- One of Fort Lauderdale's oldest venues, this neoclassical playhouse presents concerts, dance, comedy and some of Broadway's biggest stars.
PLANET MASSAGE
- 811 E. Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, 954-763-1619
- Visit Planet Massage on Las Olas for the best in massage therapy. Specialists in holistic solutions help you achieve a pain & stress free life. Therapies such as Active Isolated Stretching help restore range of motion and quality of life. Offering deep tissue massage, Swedish, reflexology, sports stretching, prenatal massage, reflexology, chair massage & more. Specialty massages such as our couples massage, & warm body candle aromatherapy massage. Open 7 days by appointment. For instant online gift certificates & menu visit us at www.PlanetMasssage.com or call/text 954.763.1619. Mobile massage available to home, office or hotel as well as corporate & convention chair massage services.
PLANTATION HISTORICAL MUSEUM
- 511 N. Fig Tree Lane, Plantation, 954-797-2722
- Plantation's 1st fire truck and memorabilia. Butterfly garden. Tue-Sat 9am-12pm and Sun 1-4pm. Free.
PORT EVERGLADES
- 1850 Eller Drive, Fort Lauderdale, 954-523-3404
- World's cruise ship capital with 11 modern cruise terminals serving 48 ships cruising to the Eastern and Western Caribbean, Transatlantic, and daily cruises to nowhere. Future home of Royal Caribbean International's Oasis ships, the largest cruise ships in the world.
PRO DIVE
- 429 Seabreeze Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, 954-776-3483
- One of South Florida’s – and the world’s – most respected dive centers, Pro Dive offers daily scuba diving and snorkeling charters aboard its custom 60’ dive boat, the Pro Diver II; a complete retail dive shop featuring Aqua Lung, Aquatic Atomics, O.ME.R. free diving gear; and scuba training for divers of every level, from beginner to career professional. Check website for departure times.
RED DOOR SALON & SPA
- Galleria Mall, 2598 East Sunrise Blvd. Fort Lauderdale, 954-564-5787
- Elizabeth Arden Red Door Spa at Galleria Mall, is a full-service day spa which can accommodate guests wishing to indulge in the extensive menu of skin care services, facial and body treatments. The spa spans more than 9,000 sq ft and includes 17 treatment rooms, a relaxation room and café. New to the Red Door Spa is the Thai Yoga Bodywork Massage which blends the ancient art of Thai healing with the benefits of Yoga to elevate overall fitness levels while balancing mind, body and spirit.
RIVERFRONT CRUISES & ANTICIPATION YACHTS
- Las Olas Riverfront, Downtown, Fort Lauderdale, 954-463-3440
- Located right in the heart of Las Olas Riverfront. Their modern, elegant yachts offer the utmost in comfort in their new and completely redesigned interior, panoramic views and air-conditioned salons. Enjoy light snacks and drinks from the bar as you enjoy cruising along Florida's beautiful Gold Coast. Breathtaking views will be yours to see along the New River, the Intracoastal Waterway and Port Everglades. Adults $20, juniors (4-16) $10, seniors $18, children (4 & under) free. Departure Times: 11am, 12:30pm, 2pm, 3:30pm & 5pm 7 days a week (rain or shine).
RIVERWALK
- Along the New River, from SW 2nd Street to Las Olas Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale, 954-463-4431
- Lush tropical landscaping and winding walkways link attractions, restaurants and shops on Florida's most beautiful mile in downtown Fort Lauderdale along the historic New River.
RIVERWALK/ESPLANADE PARK
- 400 S.W. Second St., Fort Lauderdale, 954-468-2540
- Esplanade Park provides a lovely waterfront setting for special events along Fort Lauderdale's scenic Riverwalk Park with capacity for one to 2,000. Protection from weather is provided by a large glass pavilion on the water for smaller numbers.
ROYAL HORSE DRAWN CARRIAGES INC
- Carriage Stand at SE 8th Ave and E Las Olas Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, 954-971-9820
- Carriage rides for special events. Weather permitting. Call for availability.
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