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.


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SAWGRASS NATURE CENTER
  • 3000 Sportsplex Dr., Coral Springs, 954-752-9453
  • Explore nature, interact with live animals, create crafts and get "down & dirty" in the gardens.

SAWGRASS RECREATION PARK
  • 1006 N. U.S. Hwy. 27, Weston, 954-389-0202
  • Come visit Sawgrass Recreation Park. Feel the excitement and learn the history of Florida's most remarkable treasure, the Everglades. Renew your spirit as you glide across miles of river at speeds up to 40 mph and get up close and personal with native wildlife, many of whom are endangered in this fragile environment. Start your adventure with a 30 minute airboat tour of the Florida Everglades. Catch a glimpse of endangered wildlife as you skim across the glassy water.

SEA EXPERIENCE SCUBA DIVING, GLASSBOTTOM & SNORKEL ADVENTURES
  • 801 Seabreeze Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, 954-467-6000
  • Glass bottom, snorkel and scuba diving trips. Try the Discover Scuba Diving, a 4 hour class and go scuba diving the same day. Visit the underwater beauty of natural reefs. View through the glass bottom or get up close and personal snorkeling with the tropical fish. An experienced staff helps beginners and seasoned snorkelers in every aspect of their tour. Great family fun and an educational eco-tour. Two trips daily (three trips during peak times), seven days a week; also offering private charters. Two tank scuba trips also offered daily.

SEMINOLE HARD ROCK HOTEL & CASINO - HOLLYWOOD
  • One Seminole Way, Hollywood, 954-327-7625
  • Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino invites you to PLAYHARD! Play, stay, dine, and shop at South Florida’s ultimate entertainment destination. Eighty-nine tables offer Blackjack, Baccarat, Mini-Baccarat, Pai Gow Poker, Three Card Poker, Texas Hold’em Bonus Poker, Casino War and Let it Ride on a nearly three-acre casino floor. Play one of the more than 2,500 Vegas-style slots including the Native-American Casino linked Multi-Area Progressive Jackpots and Mega Jackpots. Separate high-limit rooms for table games and slots, in addition to a non-smoking room are available for guests to enjoy. Loyal Player’s Club members may enjoy an exclusive VIP Plum Lounge and VIP Chef’s Table show kitchen. Convene in The Poker Room at Seminole Paradise for Texas Hold ‘em, limit Texas Hold ’em, Seven Card Stud and two dollar and four dollar limit Omaha Hi Lo games. Located inside the casino is Hard Rock Cafe -Hollywood, part of Hard Rock’s 130 globally recognized rock ‘n roll themed restaurants. The Green Lodging Certified by the State of Florida, AAA, Four Diamond rated resort showcases 500 luxurious guest rooms, 18 restaurants and lounges, 36,000-square-feet of meeting room space, a European-style spa, auto salon, 25 boutique shops, 12 nightclubs, Paradise Live, and Hard Rock Live, a 5,500 seat concert arena. Located on State Road 7 (U.S. 441) in Hollywood, Florida. Take I-95, exit Stirling Rd. and travel west to 1 Seminole Way. For more information, call (954) 327-ROCK, 1 800-937-0010 or visit

SEMINOLE INDIAN CASINO - HOLLYWOOD
  • 4150 N SR 7, Hollywood, 954-961-3220
  • The first in Indian gaming, a classic gaming establishment with over 1,000 Vegas style slots, 12 poker tables featuring 24/7 no limit poker, a high stakes Bingo Hall, free drinks while you play, and the 2010 introduction of Blackjack. Enjoy a $5.99 prime rib at the Good Times buffet or grab a quick bite at one of two delicious Delis on property. The Stage Bar provides a central location to meet friends and enjoy live entertainment on weekend nights. Conveniently located on the southwest corner of Stirling Road and US-441 and easily accessed via I-595, FL Turnpike & I-95.

SEMINOLE PARADISE
  • 1 Seminole Way, Hollywood, 954-583-3250
  • Seminole Paradise at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino is South Florida’s premier 24/7 entertainment and retail district. It features 14 themed food and dining options, 11 high-energy nightclub and lounges and 23 retail shops. The destination also features Hard Rock Live showcasing the top names in international recording artists, comedians and sporting events, Paradise Live- a more intimate 600-seat venue, a scenic 12-acre lake complete with synchronized aquatic displays and The Poker Room at Seminole Paradise- a 12,000-square-foot private room offering no-limit Texas Hold ‘em, limit Texas Hold ’em, Seven Card Stud and two dollar and four dollar limit Omaha Hi Lo games.

SEMINOLE TRIBE OF FLORIDA
  • Seminole Paradise at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino , 5716 Seminole Way Hollywood, 954-797-5551
  • Explore the history and culture of the Seminole Indians featuring an authentic Seminole Village with Tribal members demonstrating their world famous arts and crafts. Surrounded by native animal exhibits including; the endangered Florida panther, alligators, river otters, fox, birds, and more. Over 30 different species of animals on exhibit. Wildlife shows, alligator presentations, and animal feedings on the weekends. Open Wed-Fri 12pm-6pm, Sat-Sun 10am-6pm.

SKI RIXEN AT QUIET WATERS PARK
  • 401 S. Powerline Rd., Deerfield Beach, 954-429-0215
  • Direct from Europe to Florida is the German concept most recognized as a “cable park,” SkiRixenUSA is in the business of teaching people to learn how to wakeboard and waterski. The majority of customers who come to SkiRixenUSA have never done any of the activities that we offer and are successful in trick skis, wakeboarding, wakeskating, kneeboarding and waterskis. SkiRixenUSA is the place to do it all! Quiet Waters Park in Deerfield Beach, Florida is the home of SkiRixenUSA located next to Festival Skate Park. The cable best known as “Rixen,” is the longest standing cable way in America and is recognized worldwide as a cable park for producing top athletes in the boat and cable wakeboard.

SOUTH FLORIDA DIVING HEADQUARTERS
  • 2621 N. Riverside Drive, Pompano Beach, 954-783-2299
  • Daily snorkeling, diving & glass bottom trips, guiding you to 23 miles of coral reefs and over 30 ship wrecks! Dive, snorkel or watch through the glass bottom on some of the same boats. Try the “Dive Today” program: take a shallow water experience using the innovative “Mini Breather,” no experience needed. Offering 1, 2 & 3 tank dive trips. Snorkelers explore 2 locations: a shallow reef, where you’ll see nurse sharks, and an old shipwreck that sank in 1900. View trip schedules and book online.

SPAREZ BOWLING
  • 5325 S. University Drive, Davie, 954-434-9663
  • Open: Sun-Thurs 9am-1am. Fri-Sat 9am-3am.
  • HammerJacks Sports Bar & Grille, 2 Billiard Areas, Arcade and Gaming, Public WIFI Access, Storms Pro Shop, Food and Beverage Lane Service. Mon-Fri 9am-5pm Rates: $3.50/Game, $17.50/Hour of Bowling, $3.75/Shoe Rental. Fri 5pm- Sun 1am Rates: $22/Hour of Bowling, $3.75/Shoe Rental. Check website for more offers and special rates.

STRANAHAN HOUSE
  • 335 S.E. Sixth Ave., Fort Lauderdale, 954-524-4736
  • The historic Stranahan House was built in 1901 by Frank Stranahan, the father of Fort Laurderdale and his wife, Ivy Cromartie Stranahan, the town's first school teacher. The building has served as a trading post, community center, post office, bank and home to the Stranahans. In 1984, the house was restored to the original configuration of the early 1900s and opened up as an historic house museum listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Adults $12, seniors $11, students $7

SUN & FUN CYCLES
  • 1500 N. Broadwalk, Hollywood, 954-925-0735

SUN TROLLEY
  • 305 S. Andrews Ave., Ste. 721, Fort Lauderdale, 954-761-3543
  • Travel from Harbor Shops on 17th St to Beach Place on A1A 10am-10pm, Fri-Sun. From Beach Place catch the Las Olas Trolley to downtown and the Broward Center for the Performing Arts. $.50 each way. Free on Fridays.

SURF WORLD
  • 435 S Federal Hwy, Pompano Beach, 954-545-7873
  • Surf World Surf Shop has one of the best selections of Stand Up Paddle Boards in Florida, stocking boards from the best SUP brands in the business, including: Ark, C4, Surf Tech, Jimmy Lewis, Infinity, Aipa, Hulakai, Starboard, Laird, NSP, Walden, 7S, and more. Surf World's staff is extremely knowledgeable when it comes to everything SUP. You don't need to have surfing experience to enjoy Stand Up Paddling. Everyone can do it.

SWAP SHOP
  • 3291 W. Sunrise Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, 954-791-4791
  • A 180,000 sq ft air-conditioned shopping and entertainment complex featuring brand-name merchandise, international restaurants and 14-screen drive-in theater. Open daily.

THE ELECTRIC BICYCLE STORE
  • 2599 N Federal Hwy, Fort Lauderdale, 954-565-0562
  • Offering delivery on demand Electric Bicycle Rentals for 24 hours. Providing lock, light, helmet and charger for each bike. Can only register bikes to persons 18+; however person 16+ can ride. Child helmets and child safety seats available. The safe-T-seat is designed for children ages 1-4. Self-Guided Bicycle Tours of Fort Lauderdale coming soon, including (but not limited to) Bonnet House, Stranahan House, Galleria Mall, Las Olas and Fort Lauderdale Beach. Going Green and offering an alternative to regular bicycle riding in Fort Lauderdale. “Discover beautiful Fort Lauderdale without breaking a sweat!” Visit the areas of interest without having to have to sit in a cab (or wait for one) and actually smell the ocean air you came for!

TIKI BEACH WATERSPORTS
  • A1A, Fort Lauderdale Beach, 954-763-4020
  • Kitesurfing instruction and all rental equipment, Waverunner rentals, Ocean Kayak rentals and Hobie Cat rentals.

VILLAGE AT GULFSTREAM PARK; THE
  • 501 S Federal Hwy, Hallandale Beach, 954-458-0145
  • South Florida's newest outdoor shopping and entertainment destination, featuring a sizzling collection of fashion boutiques, home accessory shops, signature restaurants, outdoor cafes and nightclubs. Delight in designer fashions from clothing retailers such as Rock & Roll Religion, Martier and Lilly McKay, or indulge in home furnishings from favorites like Crate and Barrel, Pottery Barn, Williams-Sonoma, West Elm and The Container Store. Enjoy an eclectic assortment of unique dining and entertainment experiences from around the world including Ola Cuban by Chef Douglas Rodriguez, Brio Tuscan Grille, Cantina Laredo, Texas de Brazil, III Forks, Cadillac Ranch, The Cheese Course, Tonino Lamborghini Caffé Corsa, PrimeBar, The Playwright Irish Pub, Bartini’s, Ta-Zin, La Belle Époque, a French Cabaret, as well as two of the area's newest nightclubs—Santanera and Greenhouse. Located adjacent to the legendary Gulfstream Park Racetrack and Casino.

WANNADO CITY
  • 12801 W. Sunrise Blvd., Anchor D, 12801 Sunrise Blvd., Anchor D Sunrise, 954-838-7100
  • The only kid-sized city where kids can make their wishes come true in a realistic and imaginative way. Wannado City is designed to allow kids to live out their dreams - from learning to be a firefighter to piloting an aircraft to working at a TV studio! A complete city at the size of 3 football fields, Wannado City is sure to bring the kid out in everyone! Designed to let children experience what they "wannado" when they grow up. Adults will enjoy and experience a city that includes a theater, a circus, hospital, plus many more from a child's point of view.

WESTON TOWN CENTER
  • Arvida Parkway and Bonaventure Blvd., Weston, 954-349-5900
  • Discover the heart and soul of the Weston community. Featuring premier one-of-a-kind boutiques, upscale salons and casual or fine dining, casual and fine dining, live entertainment, and special events

XTREME INDOOR KARTING
  • 5300 Powerline Rd., Fort Lauderdale, 954-491-6265
  • Start your engines! Set up teams for an endurance race complete with pit stops to the final team victory lap. Race on one of the fastest & longest indoor karting tracks in the world in a Bowman Arrow Race Kart.

ZOO, THE
  • 3001 SE 5th St., Fort Lauderdale, 954-533-6455


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