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Amusements
Boomers! 1801 Northwest First Street, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33004, Located in Dania Beach, 954-921-1411, Something for the whole family to enjoy is available at this amusement park that offers go-kart racing, batting cages, miniature golf, Naskart racing, a bungee like Sky Coaster ride, bumper boats, a rock wall, and children's rides. A snack bar is also available on site.
Dania Beach Hurricane 1760 Northwest First Street, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33004, Located Next to Boomers in Dania Beach, 954-921-RIDE, The biggest wooden roller coaster south of Atlanta, this 3,200 foot roller coaster takes you on an adrenaline pumping two minute ride with speeds up to 55 miles per hour.
My Jewish Discovery Place 6501 West Sunrise Boulevard, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33304, 954-792-6700, Children and families can learn the joys of Jewish life at this hands-on, interactive museum of Jewish culture and history where visitors are invited to create, learn, and play.
Sand And Sea Watersports & Parasail 2625 North Riverside Drive, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33064, 954-943-7500, Parasailing rides off Pompano Beach, Florida. Safe and peaceful 15 minute rides are offered. The rides load off of a dock which is conveniently located on A1A north of 14th Street just south of the Hillsboro Inlet Bridge. Photo packages are available.
Young At Art Children's Museum 11584 State Road 84, Davie, FL 33325, 954-424-0085, A unique, hands-on museum that features art and multi-cultural activities for children ages two to twelve and welcomes children to touch, explore, imagine, and enjoy the limitless possibilities of art. more...
Casinos
St. Tropez Casino Cruises Located at Port Everglades, Pier 22, 800-575-5520, Day and evening cruises are available aboard this casino cruise ship that features the largest high stakes poker room in the area, as well as 38 table games and over 534 slot and video poker machines. Delicious buffets and live entertainment are also aboard the ship. more...
Historic Homes & Buildings
Bonnet House Museum and Gardens (circa 1920) 900 North Birch Road, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33304, 954-563-5393, One of the premier historical homes in South Florida, this magnificent home is located on 35 subtropical acres with swans, orchids, and monkeys inhabiting this historic estate. The home is filled with art galleries and hosts art events each month. more...
Stanahan House (circa 1913) 335 Southeast Sixth Avenue at Las Olas Boulevard, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33301, 954-524-4736, This beautifully restored, turn-of-the-century, riverside home of Fort Lauderdale's founder is the oldest structure in Broward County and was built in a Florida vernacular style. The house is filled with period antiques and has served as a trading post, post office, bank, and town hall. more...
Museums & Galleries
Fort Lauderdale Antique Car Museum 1527 Southwest First Avenue, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33315, 954-779-7300, A permanent display of 22 Packard automobiles from 1900 to the 1940s is displayed at this museum that also contains many exhibits of automobile memorabilia, as well as a gallery that is dedicated to the late President Franklin D. Roosevelt. more...
Graves Museum of Archaeology & Natural History 481 South Federal Highway, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33004, Located in Dania Beach, 954-925-7770, You'll see the Bambiraptor Feinbergi, an internationally recognized dinosaur specimen lauded as the most phenomenal find since T-Rex, as well as dramatic displays from the Tequesta Indian times in South Florida to the Pharaohs of ancient Egypt, while at this 50,000 square foot museum that contains other exhibits such as an African Gallery, paleontology and geology displays, an Egyptian Gallery, The Hamilton Forman Native American Gallery, and The Silks to Samurai Exhibit. more...
IFGA Fishing Hall of Fame & Museum 300 Gulfstream Way, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33004, Located in Dania Beach, 954-922-4212, There are five unique galleries dedicated to fishing art and exhibits located at this three story museum that also includes a theater, indoor and outdoor demonstration areas, an outdoor marina, and a virtual fishing area. more...
Museum of Art One East Las Olas Boulevard, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33301, Located in Downtown Ft. Lauderdale, 954-525-5500, This museum features an impressive collection of Cuban art and the largest collection of works by American Impressionist William Glackens in the world. They also have a permanent collection of art from Copenhagen, Brussels, and Amsterdam. more...
Old Dillard Museum 1009 Northwest Fourth Street, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33311, 954-765-6952, Located in the first school for African American children in Ft. Lauderdale, this circa 1924 National Register landmark school invites you to take a historical voyage back in time to appreciate the rich heritage and contributions of the African American community. A wide range of African art and jewelry, as well as historical and cultural artifacts, are on display.
Old Fort Lauderdale Village & Museum 231 Southwest Second Avenue, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33301, 954-463-4431, This museum is located in Ft. Lauderdale's first hotel on the banks of the New River and features a permanent collection and changing exhibits that depict the history and development of the city from 1870 to 1930. more...
St. Lawrence Gallery 3556 North Ocean Boulevard, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33308, 954-566-8011, Totally Nautical Gallery offering original paintings, prints, photography, sculptures, fine art glass, wood carvings, model boats, jewelry, framing, wide format printing, nautical accessories & furnishings.
Parks, Gardens & Zoos
Butterfly World 3600 West Sample Road, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33073, Located in Coconut Creek, 954-977-4400, Thousands of live, brilliantly colored butterflies dwell in these three acres of lush tropical gardens that are complete with waterfalls, hummingbirds, orchids, and roses. An insectarium and an outdoor cafe are also on site. more...
Everglades Holiday Park 21940 Griffin Road, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33332, 954-434-8111, 800-226-2244, The gateway to 750,000 of Everglades, this park offers breathtaking journeys on an airboat through the "River of Grass" plus features expert fishing guide tours, fishing facilities, boat rentals, a campground, a deli, a gift shop, and 24 hour general store. more...
Flamingo Gardens & Wray Botanical Collection 3750 South Flamingo Road, Davie, FL 33330, 954-473-2955, Take a tram ride through this 60 acre botanical garden and wildlife sanctuary and see citrus groves, exotic and native plants, a 200 year old hammock, a Bird of Prey Center, and wildlife such as bobcats, alligators, and flamingos. Gift and garden shops are also on site. more...
Sawgrass Recreation Park Located on U.S. Highway 27 North, 954-389-0202, 800-457-0788, A very unique park that offers something for everyone and includes airboat rides on the trails of the Everglades, an 18th century Indian village, live alligator and reptile shows, and a birds of prey exhibit. Boat rentals, camping, and fishing guides are also available and a gift shop and restaurant are on site. more...
Science & Technology
Buehler Planetarium 3501 Southwest Davie Road, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33314, Located at Broward Community College in Davie, 954-475-6681, Explore the wonders of the universe at this state-of-the-art planetarium where you can enjoy programs that explore all of space such as laser light shows, astronomy, and space exploration. Telescope viewing is available after evening shows. more...
Museum of Discovery and Science 401 Southwest Second Street, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33312, 954-467-6637, Discover over 200 fascinating, interactive, hands-on exhibits at this unique museum where you can see the largest living Atlantic coral reef in captivity, as well as sharks, bats, alligators, and other exotic creatures. A Discovery Center for toddlers and an 11,000 square foot nature trail are also on site, as well as a dynamic five story high 3-D IMAX theater that puts you in the center of the action. more...
Tours & Cruises
Jungle Queen Riverboat Cruises Located at Bahia Mar Yacht Center, 954-426-5596, This cruise ship is famous for its legendary "Bar-B-Que and Shrimp Dinner Cruise" that departs nightly at 7:00 p.m. and includes an all-you-can-eat dinner, a variety show, and a sing-a-long. They also offer three hour narrated sightseeing cruises and all day cruises to Bayside on Wednesdays and Saturdays. more...
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