Just For Kids
Whether you are looking for an educational destination, one filled with sports and shopping for the whole family, the perfect dining spots for kids or South Florida's best family-friendly special events and packages, look no further than Greater Fort Lauderdale.
Kids of all ages will enjoy Wannado City, America's first "kidizen" theme park at Sawgrass Mills, and the Museum of Discovery & Science in downtown Fort Lauderdale. Young at Art Children's Museum is a great choice for the younger child, while Boomers and Gameworks will brighten your older child's day. For the animal-lover and budding environmentalist, don't miss a visit to the Everglades, Butterfly World and Flamingo Gardens. Scooter, canoe, jet ski and other watersports are sure to thrill the family. And Orioles spring training at Fort Lauderdale Stadium is always a hit.
Print PageGAMEWORKS 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.
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.
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
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