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.
MAI-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 CASINO
- 831 N. Federal Hwy, Hallandale Beach, 877-55-7755
- Featuring 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.
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.
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.
OCEAN VIEW RICKSHAW
- Fort Lauderdale, 954-561-2808
- Go green and have fun! For shuttle service, special events or a guided pedicab tour of beautiful Fort Lauderdale.
OLD DAVIE SCHOOL HISTORICAL MUSEUM
- 6650 Griffin Rd., Davie, 954-797-1044
- The first permanent school in the Everglades opened its doors to 90 students in 1918. The Davie School, as it was known then, was in continuous use as a school until 1980. It was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1988. The campus includes the oldest existing school building in Broward County, 2 original homes built in 1912, a replica of a 1909 early settler’s shack, and an authentic Chickee Hut built by Seminole Tate Oceola. From the day it opened, Davie School serves as the area’s source of education as well as a center for community gatherings. Today it serves as a museum of local history and culture, and continues in its role as the “Crown Jewel of Davie.”
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 INTERNATIONAL
- 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.
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 A&E
- Downtown, Fort Lauderdale, 954-522-5334
- Located along the city's stunning New River, downtown Fort Lauderdale offers an array of exciting entertainment options year-round with world-class concerts, events, unique galleries, shopping and fine dining. For those seeking sunshine with a cultural flair and offerings to suit every taste. For the Riverwalk A&E e-guide. Visit http://www.palmbeachillustrated.com/aedigitaledition
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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