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.
- Sightseeing Cruises and Tours
- Nightlife
- Natural Wonders
- Watersports
- Casinos & Gaming
- Just for Kids
- Day Spas
AIRBOAT EVERGLADES TOUR
- 419 S. Ft. Lauderdale Beach Blvd.
- Fort Lauderdale, FL
- 954-522-1770
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During your one-hour airboat ride through the Everglades alligators, birds and turtles will surround you. After airboat tour you will experience the alligator handling show. Daily tours 9am or 1pm, Free hotel pick-up/ret... more info
ARTSPARK AT YOUNG CIRCLE
- 1 Young Circle
- Hollywood, FL
- 954-921-3500
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A great place to play as well as enjoy visual and performing arts programs that capture the diverse cultural life of South Florida.
B-CYCLE (BROWARD COUNTY BIKE SHARING)
- Fort Lauderdale, FL
- 754-200-5672
- 855-922-9253
- 800-615-6735
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A bike-sharing system allowing people to check out a bicycle at a public bike station for a small fee and return it to another station when done. An affordable and a convenient way of taking short trips around town. It i... more info
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BASS ONLINE FISHING OUTFITTERS
- 201 SW 125th Ave
- Fort Lauderdale, FL
- 954-771-3682
- 888-629-2277
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South Florida’s largest Freshwater Fishing Guide Service, specializing in Largemouth and exotic Peacock Bass fishing. Offering 2, 4, 6, 8 and 10 hour trips for everyone (families, couples, and corporate groups). Making f... more info
BEST BOAT CLUB
- 801 Seabreeze Blvd.
- Fort Lauderdale, FL
- 954-779-3866
- 954-784-7868
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Rent for the day, or join the club and save year-round! Captain your own boat as you navigate South Florida's waterways and see firsthand why it has been dubbed the "Venice of America." Choose from the largest fleet in ... more info
BIKE BROWARD
- Fort Lauderdale,
- 954-876-0033
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Innovative Internet-based bicycle route planning tool that allows bicyclists to enter their start and end location and receive turn-by-turn directions on how to reach their destination.
BILLIE SWAMP SAFARI
- Big Cypress Seminole Indian Reservation in the Florida Everglades
- Off of I75 (Alligator Alley)
- 30000 Gator Tail Trail
- Big Cypress Seminole Indian Reservation, FL
- 863-983-6101
- 800-467-2327
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Learn about the Unconquered Seminole Tribe of Florida on the Big Cypress Seminole Indian Reservation located in the Florida Everglades. Swamp Buggy Eco-Tours and Airboat Adventure Tours depart daily through 2200 acres of... more info
BONNET HOUSE MUSEUM & GARDENS
- 900 N Birch Rd
- Fort Lauderdale, FL
- 954-563-5393
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A historic house museum built on 35 acres of a pristine barrier island on Fort Lauderdale Beach. One of the few complete homes and studios with original furnishings of two American artists open to the public.
BOOMERS! GREATER FORT LAUDERDALE
- 1700 NW 1st St.
- Dania Beach, FL
- 954-921-1411
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The latest state-of-the-art video games, go-kart racing and speedway kart racing, rock wall, miniature golf, batting cages, bumper boats, wave rider, magic samba balloons, frog hopper, Caribbean carousel, laser tag, bowl... more info
BROWARD COUNTY PARKS & RECREATION
- 950 NW 38th St.
- Oakland Park, FL
- 954-357-8100
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More than half a million people a year use picnic shelters or other meeting facilities in Broward County parks. Whether you’re planning a birthday party, shower, wedding reception, holiday gathering, family reunion, chur... more info
BUEHLER PLANETARIUM (BCC Campus)
- 3501 SW Davie Rd.
- Davie, FL
- 954-201-6681
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Located at the Broward Community College, Central Campus. Experience shows that introduce you to space and expand horizons. $2-6.
BUTTERFLY WORLD
- 3600 W Sample Rd
- Coconut Creek, FL
- 954-977-4400
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Thousands of live, exotic, rainbow-hued butterflies dwell in acres of waterfalls, orchids, roses, tropical gardens, hummingbirds, lorikeet, insectarium, butterfly farm and outdoor cafes. Mon-Sat 9am-5pm, Sun 11am-5pm (Ad... more info
CB SMITH PARK
- 900 N Flamingo Rd
- Pembroke Pines, FL
- 954-357-8115
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New Aquatics complex includes 2 interactive water playgrounds, tube ride and 2 waterslides.
CENTRAL BROWARD REGIONAL PARK
- 3700 N.W. 11th Place
- Lauderhill, FL
- 954-321-1170
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110-acre multipurpose facility, with four soccer/football fields, two cricket fields, netball courts, tennis courts, basketball courts and water playground. 8:00am-7:30pm. Free weekdays. $1.50 per person. Click here to r... more info
CINEMA PARADISO
- 503 S.E. Sixth St.
- Fort Lauderdale, FL
- 954-525-3456
- 954-525-3456
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Located in the heart of downtown Fort Lauderdale, Cinema Paradiso theater features 220 plush fabric covered stadium seats (additional seating can be added to comfortably seat 250), a full proscenium stage, and a complete... more info
CLUB NAUTICO BOAT RENTALS
- 801 Seabreeze Blvd
- Fort Lauderdale, FL
- 954-784-7868
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Dive, snorkel, cruise the Intracoastal or fish for the big one off shore. Captain your own boat from 21-foot ski boats, 24 center consoles for fishing or cruising, or try our 30-foot twin engine Scarab Sport. Ocean use p... more info
CYPRESS AIRBOATS
- 15176 Orange Blvd.
- Loxahatchee, FL
- 561-252-4030
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Private echo airboat tours in the Everglades. Specializing in private tour packages ranging from 1 to 3 hour tours. Operating out of various public boat ramps in Broward County.
DOLPHIN WORLD/KEYS ADVENTURE TOURS
- 819 SW 14 Street
- Fort Lauderdale, FL
- 954-525-4441
- 800-667-5524
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Fort Lauderdale transportation and pick up service to Swim with the Dolphins in Miami or Key Largo area. The Dolphin World’s door to door van service is more than a chauffeur / driver coming to pick you up but a one stop... more info
DRAGONFLY EXPEDITIONS, INC.
- , FL
- 305-774-9019
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The Florida Everglades Backwater Tour: travel the wild backwaters on a private tour with our experienced field biologists and naturalist guides for a day of discovery and exploration in one of the world's most threatened... more info
ELECTRIC BICYCLE STORE, THE
- 2599 N Federal Hwy
- Fort Lauderdale, FL
- 954-565-0562
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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 sa... more info
EVERGLADES DAY SAFARI
- 3750 S.Flamingo Road
- Davie, FL
- 800-472-3069
- 239-472-1559
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Full day eco-tour into the majestic Everglades. Safari includes an airboat ride across the "River of Grass," nature walk into the majestic cypress swamps, wildlife drive through the Big Cypress National Preserve, delicio... more info
EVERGLADES HOLIDAY PARK/AIRBOAT TOURS
- 21940 Griffin Rd.
- Fort Lauderdale, FL
- 954-434-8111
- 800-226-2244
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Journey on an airboat through the "River of Grass." Expert fishing guide tours, fishing facilities, boat rentals, 24-hr. general store. 9am-5pm, departing every 20 minutes or less.
FESTIVAL FLEA MARKET
- 2900 W Sample Rd
- Pompano Beach, FL
- 954-979-4555
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An indoor open-air, old-world market. A shopping paradise a quarter-mile long with over 500 shops, restaurants, fragrance outlets, cosmetic stores, shoe stores, clothing shops, jewelry stores, home furnishing stores and ... more info
FISH LOCAL KNOWLEDGE
- 1005 Seabreeze Blvd
- Fort Lauderdale, FL
- 954-522-4773
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Whether you are a first timer or seasoned pro, the knowledge and experience my crew and I have will ensure your Ft. Lauderdale fishing excursion is second to none. The Local Knowledge is fully equipped with air conditio... more info
FLAMINGO GARDENS, WRAY BOTANICAL COLLECTION
- 3750 Flamingo Rd
- Davie, FL
- 954-473-2955
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Spend the day in a 60-acre, not-for-profit botanical garden and wildlife sanctuary, enjoy thousands of rare, exotic and native plants among Florida’s largest collection of champion trees and a tour of historic 1930's Wra... more info
FLORIDA RENAISSANCE FESTIVAL
- 800 NW 57th Place
- Fort Lauderdale, FL
- 954-776-1642
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Feb 12-Mar 13, 2011, Weekends only: Journey back to the 16th century as you step through castle gates and into the days of yore. Explore the artisans' village and view live demonstrations of glassblowing, steel-fighting,... more info
FORT LAUDERDALE ANTIQUE CAR MUSEUM
- 1527 S.W. 1st Ave.
- Fort Lauderdale, FL
- 954-779-7300
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Private collection of 40 pre-war Packard Motorcars dating from 1909-1940 in a recreated showroom and memorabilia including dashboard clocks, hood ornaments and more. Tours Mon-Fri 10am-4pm, Sat 10am-3pm. Adults $8, senio... more info
FORT LAUDERDALE DUCK TOURS
- 17 S. Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd. (Across from BeachPlace)
- Fort Lauderdale, FL
- 954-761-4002
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Amphibious duck tours, the eye opening tour lasts 1 ½ hours and is narrated by entertaining tour guides. Cruise both land and sea including the landmark Fort Lauderdale strip, quaint Las Olas Boulevard, historical distri... more info
FORT LAUDERDALE EXPLORER PASS
The Fort Lauderdale Explorer Pass is your ticket to some of the best Fort Lauderdale has to offer. For one price you can take a Duck Tour, cruise on the Jungle Queen Riverboat, discover the natural wonders of the Florida... more info
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