Miles of lagoons and waterways make Greater Fort Lauderdale one of the most popular areas on Florida’s Gold Coast. Getting around Greater Fort Lauderdale is half the fun: One of the city's main thoroughfares is the New River, where you can hop on a water taxi and take in the sights. This South Florida city, known as the “Venice of America,” has 300 miles of navigable waterways, has a reputation for gracious living and is one of the country's largest yachting centers. Restaurants and bars overlook the canals, and several of the city's special events, including a Winterfest Boat Parade that draws local, national and international celebrities, revolve around boating and the water. Major redevelopment in the 1990s left Fort Lauderdale with an abundance of excellent museums, art galleries, restaurants, hotels, and sidewalk cafes.

An elegant beachfront promenade attracts upscale vacationers from all over the world. Once known strictly as a tourism-based economy, Greater Fort Lauderdale now supports a diverse range of industries, including marine, manufacturing, finance, insurance, real estate, high technology, avionics/aerospace, film and television production. Incorporated on March 27, 1911, the City of Fort Lauderdale is situated on the southeast coast of Florida, centrally located between Miami and Palm Beach. Encompassing more than 33 square miles with a population of nearly 167,000, Fort Lauderdale is the largest of Broward County's 31 municipalities and the seventh largest city in Florida. It is strategically located along a stretch of Blue Wave beach.

Several nearby coastal communities make up Greater Fort Lauderdale. To the north are Pompano Beach (where sportfishing is a favored pastime), Lauderdale-by-the-Sea (a small seaside oasis) and Deerfield Beach (virtually untouched by beach erosion). To the south are Port Everglades (the country's second-busiest port, frequented by five star cruise lines), Dania Beach (known for its antiques), Hallandale Beach (a seaside community formerly home to retirees but now popular with younger folks, as well) and Hollywood (its Broadwalk parallels the ocean). Las Olas Boulevard, which follows the New River as it flows toward the Atlantic Ocean, is Fort Lauderdale's upscale shopping and dining district. If you are a history buff, the restored Victorian home of city founder Frank Stranahan, now a museum, can easily be included in a boulevard stroll.

The picturesque Riverwalk serves as the cornerstone of the City's arts, science, cultural and historic district. At the far west end of the boulevard is Las Olas Riverfront, an entertainment and retail complex. Getting around Greater Fort Lauderdale is part of the sightseeing experience: the water taxi takes passengers between hotels, restaurants, theaters and nightclubs. At night, the twinkling lights along the canals make the ride quite romantic.

The NHL's Florida Panthers play at the BankAtlantic Center in nearby Sunrise. In spring, South Florida is a mecca for baseball teams: Fort Lauderdale hosts the Baltimore Orioles. South Florida is home to the NFL's Miami Dolphins, MLB's Florida Marlins and the NBA's Miami Heat.

Bargain shoppers will enjoy Pompano Beach's Festival Flea Market Mall which houses more than 800 vendors, an arcade and a farmers market, and the Swap Shop, the state's largest indoor/outdoor flea market. Sawgrass Mills is a vast, totally enclosed, climate controlled shopping city. This super sized outlet mall is so large that it is marked off inside with street signs. Some of the less traditional shopping areas, frequented mostly by locals, are of great interest to the visiting treasure hunter. Antique buffs may want to head to Dania Beach's Antique Row with its dozens of shops within a few blocks along US 1 Federal Highway.

Greater Fort Lauderdale retains a fun-loving, beach chic atmosphere. It also offers activities ranging from contemporary art exhibits to the exotic Everglades, where wild beauty makes up almost two-thirds of the destination’s total area.

At the heart of the city's cultural life is the Broward Center for the Performing Arts, which hosts operas, ballets, theater productions, symphony concerts and other performances by both local and touring companies. Greater Fort Lauderdale offers an outstanding quality of life, highlighted by a semi-tropical climate, rich natural beauty and array of cultural and entertainment amenities.

Population:                  152,397

Elevation:                    8 feet above sea level

Land Area:                   31.7 square miles

Location:                     Located in the southeastern area of Florida, bordering the Atlantic Ocean, half way between Miami and West Palm Beach. 

Time Zone:                  Eastern Time Zone (when it’s noon in Fort Lauderdale, it’s 11am in Chicago and 9am in Los Angeles).  Fort Lauderdale observes Daylight Savings Time from April – October.

Weather:

 Climate:

Local Seasons:

Fort Lauderdale is a complete city offering year round enjoyment, regardless of the season.  Winter tends to be the busiest time of year when people from the north come to experience the beautiful beaches, with swaying palm trees and warm ocean breezes, not to mention theater, festivals, great shopping, and a host of sports activities.  However, at any time of year, the city is alive with tourists from throughout the world.  When summer arrives there is an influx of visitors from both South America as well as Europe, making this truly an international destination.  Spring and fall tend to be less crowded and are wonderful for enjoying all the city has to offer with a few less people.  With temperatures during this time hovering in the 80’s F during the day and the 70’s at night; visitors can work on the perfect tan during the day, and then enjoy a splendid meal while dancing the night away, or taking in one of the numerous cultural events taking place year round.  Whatever the reason for visiting and regardless of the time of year, Fort Lauderdale offers its visitors warm sunny days and nights to remember.

How to Get There:

By Car

Fort Lauderdale is easily accessible via Interstate 95 or the Florida Turnpike from the north or south and Interstate 595/75 from the west.

By Plane

Fort Lauderdale – Hollywood International Airport

320 Terminal Drive

Fort Lauderdale FL 33315

954-359-6100

Conveniently located just south of the city and approximately 3 miles from the beach, 1 mile from Port Everglades.

The airport is served by many of the national airlines, a host of charter airlines as well as many of the regional and local carriers.

By Train

Amtrak

200 S.W. 21 Terrace
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312

800-USA-RAIL

By Bus

Greyhound

515 NE 3RD ST
Ft Lauderdale, FL 33301

954-764-6551

Car Rental

Alamo               800-GO-ALAMO

Avis                  800-831-2847

Budget              800-527-0700

Dollar                800-800-1000

Enterprise            800-736-8222

Hertz                800-654-3131

National            800-227-7368

Payless                        800-PAY-LESS

Royal                954-768-0222

Thrifty               800-367-2277

Taxis

Yellow Cab            866-457-4141

Getting Around Town

By far the best way to see the city and enjoy all it has to offer is by either personal or rental car.  In addition, there are various other means of transportation available.

Broward County Transit

954-357-8400

Public buses serve 410 square miles with 40 routes.

Tri-Rail

800-TRI-RAIL

A 67-mile commuter line links Broward, Palm Beach and Miami-Dade counties, with free shuttles to the airport.

Port Everglades

954-468-3539

Port Everglades is a favorite for more than 35 cruise ships and the US Navy.

Water Taxi/Water Bus

954-467-0008

Hop aboard one of Water Taxi’s boats and step ashore at major stops along the waterways.

National Holidays

New Year’s Day, January 1

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, the third Monday in January

President’ Day, the third Monday in February

Memorial Day, the last Monday in May

Independence Day, July 4

Labor Day, the first Monday in September

Thanksgiving Day, the fourth Thursday in November

Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, December 24 and 25

New Year’s Eve, December 31

Admiral Cruise Line

757 S.E. 17^th Street

Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316

954-522-2220

Call for additional information

Admission Charged

Take a 2 ½ hour narrated tour on a glass bottom boat and see schools of fish and colorful coral reefs.

Adventure World
3570 South Ocean Drive

Hollywood, FL 33019-2825
954-457-9575
Open 365 days a year, 10am-6pm

Admission Charged
Action-packed recreational center designed for thrills that the whole family can enjoy. Activities include jet skis and air cat, kayak, canoeing and boat excursions.

African American Research Library & Cultural Center
2650 Sistrunk Blvd.

Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311-8658

954-625-2800

Hours: Mon-Thurs 10am-8pm, Sat 9am-5pm

Admission Free
More than 75,000 books, documents, artifacts that focus on the experiences of people of African descent.

Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum
Big Cypress Reservation

HC-61

Clewiston, FL 33440

I-75 to exit 49, 17 miles north on county road 883 to West Boundary Road

863-902-1113

Hours: Tues-Sun 9am-5pm

Admission Charged
The Seminole Tribe of Florida presents their history and culture through exhibits, rare artifacts, dramatic film, nature trails and a "living" village.

Anne Kolb Nature Center
West Lake Park

750 Sheridan St.

Hollywood, Florida 33019-4701

954-926-2410

Call for days and hours of operation

Admission Free
Experience this 1,500+ acre wetland mangrove forest habitat for wading birds and other native wildlife. Tidewater Tours offers educational boat tours. The Center also includes an Intracoastal fishing pier, five-story observation tower, nature, canoe and bicycle trails and environmental exhibit hall.

Art & Culture Center of Hollywood
1650 Harrison St.

Hollywood, FL 33019
954-921-3275
Call for days and hours of operation

Admission Charged
Spanish mansion built in 1924 in beautiful downtown Hollywood's art district.

Bar-B-Ranch
1300 Peaceful Ridge Road

Davie, FL 33330
954-424-1060

Hours: Open daily 9am-5pm

Admission Charged
One of Broward County's oldest and largest public riding stable offers ponies and horses for all ages and levels of riding experience. Scenic trail rides, pony rides, lessons and day camp are offered on and off the farm in Davie.

BeachPlace
17 S. Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd.

Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316-1530
954-764-3460

Hours: Vary, call for exact information

Admission Free to Walk Around
Blend of outdoor shopping, dining and nightlife including Cafe Iguana, Fat Tuesday, Hooters, Howl at the Moon, LuLu's Bait Shack, Sally O'Brien's and Sloppy Joes. All along the beachfront, two blocks north of Las Olas Blvd. 

Billie Swamp Safari
Big Cypress Reservation

Clewiston, FL 33440

Take Alligator Alley (I-75) from either Ft. Lauderdale or Naples to exit 49 (Mobile Service Plaza) then go north 19 miles to the park entrance.
800-949-6101

Hours:  Open daily 8:30am-6:30pm

Admission Charged

Learn about the land, history and culture of the Seminole Indians. Skim over glittering waterscapes in an airboat, experience a swamp buggy eco-tour, paddle a canoe, walk the Swamp Trail and come face-to-face with the resident alligators. Airboat rides and swamp buggy tours available.

Bonnet House Museum & Gardens
900 N. Birch Rd.

Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304-3326
954-563-5393

Hours: Open year-round. Dec.-Apr: Wed.-Sat. 10am - 4pm, Sun. noon - 4pm. May-Nov.: Wed.-Fri. 10am-3pm, Sat. 10am-4pm, Sun. noon-4pm

Admission Charged
35-acre subtropical, historical museum in the heart of Fort Lauderdale.

Boomers
1801 NW 1st St.

Dania, FL 33004-3108
954-921-2416

Hours: Sun.-Thurs. 10am-11pm, Fri.-Sat. until 2am.

Admission Charged for Rides
Go-karts, bumper cars, arcades, mini-golf, batting cages. Naskart racing and Sky Coaster.

Buehler Planetarium
Broward Community College Campus

3501 SW Davie Rd.

Davie, FL 33314-1604
954-201-6681

Call for show schedule

Admission Charged
State-of-the-art facility. Laser light shows, astronomy and space exploration. Telescope viewing after evening shows. Call for show schedules.

Butterfly World
3600 W Sample Rd,

Coconut Creek, FL 33073-4400
954-977-4400

Hours: Mon.-Sat. 9am-5pm, Sun. 1-5pm

Admission Charged
Stroll through seven acres of lush tropical gardens while thousands of live, brilliantly colored butterflies soar around. Waterfalls, fish, hummingbirds, an insectarium, orchids and roses complete the natural habitat.

Carrie B. Harbor Tours
Riverwalk at Las Olas Boulevard & S.E. 5th Ave

Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301
954-768-9920

Hours: Daily 11am, 1pm, 3pm

Admission Charged
1 1/2 hour cruises of the Intracoastal Waterway, Port Everglades, yachts of the rich and famous.

Dania Beach Hurricane
1760 NW 1st Street (next to Boomers)

Dania Beach, FL 33004-3107
954-921-RIDE

Hours: Open daily 10am to 11pm, till 2am on weekends

Admission Charged
Wooden roller coaster with 3,200 feet worth of adrenaline-pumping excitement with speeds up to 55 miles per hour.

Downtown Bicycles
2226 SE 17th St

Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316-3106
954-767-8043

Hours:  Open daily, call for exact hours of operation

Admission Charged
Bicycle and scooter retail and rentals. Premium equipment and excellent service. Featuring a large selection of beach cruisers such as Giant, Jamis, Electra, Phat Cycles and more.

Everglades Holiday Park
21940 Griffin Rd

Fort Lauderdale, FL 33332-2022  
954-434-8111

Call for additional information
Everglades Park is available for daytime, outdoor activities.  Park has tiki huts & picnic tables.

Festival Marketplace
2900 W Sample Rd

Pompano Beach, FL 33073-3024
954-979-4555

Hours: Open Mon.-Fri. 9:30am-5pm. Sat.-Sun. 9:30am-6pm

Admission Free
Indoor flea market with over 600 stores of new, brand name merchandise at below outlet prices, Winners Arcade, food court and farmers market

Flamingo Gardens & Wray Botanical Collection
3750 South Flamingo Rd

Fort Lauderdale, FL 33330-1614
954-473-2955

Hours: Open 9:30am-5pm daily, closed Mondays, June 1-Sept. 30

Admission Charged
Connect with nature at 60-acre botanical gardens and wildlife sanctuary. Exotic and native plants, a 200-year old hammock, citrus groves and Florida's "Champion" trees. Bird of Prey Center and free-flight walk-through aviary plus alligators, flamingos and bobcats. 

Fort Lauderdale Antique Car Museum
1527 SW 1st Ave (Packard Ave)

Fort Lauderdale, FL 33315-1710
954-779-7300

Call for days and hours of operation

Admission Charged
Experience a piece of great American automotive history at a private collection of Packard memorabilia. In addition to Packard's dating back to 1909-1940, housed in a reproduction of a Packard Showroom, other items include hand-wound dashboard clocks, hood ornaments, period side lamps and much more.

Fort Lauderdale Ghost Tour
SE 6th Ave. & E. Las Olas Blvd

Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
954-290-9328

Hours:  Reservations required

Admission Charged
From stylish Las Olas Boulevard, stroll along the historical New River and see Fort Lauderdale's most haunted places. The walking tour is from 60-90 minutes. Bring comfortable shoes.

GameWorks
Sawgrass Mills Oasis

2608 Sawgrass Circle

Sunrise, FL 33323
954-845-8740

Hours: Vary by day, call for exact hours of operation

Admission Charged
Life's a game, it's meant to be played. Under the direction of Steven Spielberg, GameWorks was created to deliver one of the best social experiences around games. Heart-racing action with state-of-the-art games. Defend yourself against aliens and dinosaurs, ride a jet-ski, challenge others to a drag race, ski perilous mountains, ride a motorcycle cross country, shoot hoops with friends, hit a homerun in the batting cage.

Glassbottom Boat Tours
Bahia Mar Yacht Basin on A1A

Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
954-467-6030

Hours: Two Hour Glassbottom Snorkel Trips Departures: 9:30am Tues-Sat, 2pm Sun

Admission Charged
Explore Fort Lauderdale's beautiful coral reefs aboard a 60ft glass bottom boat. See the splendor of the underwater world, while our divers hand feed the colorful fish! Snorkeling is also available with all equipment provided.

Graves Museum of Archaeology & Natural History
481 S Federal Hwy

Dania Beach, FL 33004-4160
954-925-7770

Hours: Tues.-Fri. 10am-4pm. Sat. 10am-6pm. Sun. 1-5pm

Admission Charged
Dramatic displays roam the eras from Tequesta Indian times in South Florida to the Pharaohs of ancient Egypt. 

Hollywood Seminole Gaming
4150 N SR 7

Hollywood, FL 33021-1509 
954-961-3220

Hours: Open daily, call for exact hours of operation

Admission Free

Hugh Taylor Birch State Park
3109 E Sunrise Blvd

Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304-3313
954-564-4521

Hours:  Open daily, call for hours of operation

Admission Charged
Nature trail, shaded picnic areas, beach access. In-line skating, volleyball, canoes, fishing.

International Game Fish Association (IGFA) Fishing Hall of Fame & Museum
300 Gulf Stream Way

Dania, FL 33004-2118
954-922-4212

Call for days and hours of operation

Admission Charged
Three story museum includes five galleries, an outdoor marina, a theater and indoor/outdoor demonstration areas.

International Swimming Hall of Fame Museum & Aquatic Complex
1 Hall of Fame Dr

Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316-1611
954-462-6536

Call for days and hours of operation

Admission Charged, Children under 12 Free
This swimming and diving facility is open daily for lap swimming and water aerobics and hosts national and international aquatic competitions. A museum houses over 10,000 square feet of Olympic memorabilia from over 100 nations, honoring the world's greatest aquatic stars. Aquatic masterpieces by artisans Leroy Nieman and Daumier. Collection of sports literature dating back to the 1800s.

Jungle Queen Riverboat Cruises
A1A, Bahia Mar Yacht Center

Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
954-462-5596

Call for additional information

Admission Charged
Famous barbecue and shrimp dinner sightseeing cruise with variety show and all-you-can-eat dinner. Offers three hour narrated sightseeing cruises with a stop at a tropical island as well as all day cruises to Bayside in Miami.

The Las Olas Art Center
600 SE 2nd Ct.

Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301-3621
954-763-8982

Call for days and hours of operation

Admission Charged
Interactive facility to shop, relax, create & learn about art. A place to come and express creativity and enhance the art gallery experience.

Mai-Kai Polynesian Restaurant and Dinner Show
3599 N Federal Hwy

Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308-6222
954-563-3272

Call for days and hours of operation

Admission Charged for show, under 12 free
The restaurant is an authentic recreation of a Polynesian village, complete with tiki torches, thatch roof and a wooden plank entrance to a unique dining and entertainment locale.

Museum of Art
One East Las Olas Blvd

Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301-1807
954-525-5500

Hours:  Mon, Wed, Fri-Sun 11am-7pm, Thurs 11am-9pm. Closed Tues and selected national holidays.

Admission Charged
The museum features collections of CoBrA paintings and sculpture, Cuban contemporary art, Picasso ceramics and the vast estate of American Impressionist William Glackens as well as rotating art exhibits.

Museum of Discovery & Science and Blockbuster 3D IMAX Theater
401 SW 2nd St

Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312-1707
954-713-0931

Hours:  Mon - Sat 10am - 5pm, Sun noon-6pm. Call for IMAX theater show times

Admission Charged
Spend a day of discovery exploring over 200 fascinating interactive exhibits at the Museum of Discovery and Science!  Exhibits include but are not limited to live animals (sharks, bats, iguanas, and turtles), a living Atlantic coral reef, a “Living in the Everglades” nature trail, a space simulation trip to the moon or mars and a discovery center designed for children under seven.

My Jewish Discovery Place Children’s Museum
6501 W. Sunrise Blvd

Plantation, FL 33313-6036
954-792-6700

Hours:  Tues – Fri 10am - 5pm, Sun 12 - 4pm

Admission Charged, admission free for children under 2
Alvin and Evelyn Gross Family Children's Museum is a hands-on, interactive museum of Jewish culture, history and values where children and families learn about the joys of Jewish life.

Office Depot Center

One Panther Parkway

Sunrise, FL 33323

954-835-8000

Call for days and hours of games, shows and concerts

Admission Charged

Office Depot Center is an 872,000 square-foot facility which will seat over 19,000 for hockey, basketball, family shows and concerts.

Old Dillard Museum
1009 NW 4th Street

Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311-8935
954-765-6952

Hours: Mon – Fri 11am-4pm

Admission Free

The museum showcases African and African American galleries of cultural artifacts in traditional settings and is listed on the National Historic Register.

Old Fort Lauderdale Village & Museum
231 SW 2nd Ave., on Riverwalk

Fort Lauderdale, FL  33301-1825
954-463-4431

Hours:  Tues – Sun 11am – 5pm, Sat - Sun noon to 5pm, King-Cromartie House tours, call for information

Admission Charged, children under 7 free
Located in the city's first hotel on the banks of the New River, the museum's permanent collection and changing exhibits depict the 1870 to 1930 development of Fort Lauderdale.

Outdoor World Bass Pro Shops
200 Gulf Stream Way

Dania, FL 33004-2117
954-929-7710

Hours:  Mon - Sat 9am-10pm, Sun 10am-7pm

Admission Free

A 160,000 sq. ft. showroom dedicated to the outdoor enthusiast, including fishing, hunting, boating, camping, athletics and golf. Features an indoor waterfall, archery and shooting range, aquarium and restaurant.

Paradise Cove
C.B. Smith Park

900 N. Flamingo Rd

Pembroke Pines, FL 33028-1002
954-357-8115

Hours:  Summer 8am-7:30pm, Winter 8am-6pm

Admission Charged
New Aquatics complex includes 2 interactive water playgrounds, two 700-foot water slides and a 400-foot tube ride.

Riverfront Cruises
Las Olas Riverfront

300 S.W. 1st Avenue
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304

954-463-3440

Hours of departure:  Mon-Sun 12:30, 2:30pm, 4:30pm, 6:30pm, 8:30pm; Thurs-Sun an additional 10:30am cruise.  Open 365 day a year.

Admission Charged, children under 4 free
Cruise the calm waters of Fort Lauderdale's magnificent inland canals in safe and comfortable luxury yachts.

Riverwalk
SW 7th Avenue to SW 2nd Avenue

Fort Lauderdale, FL
954-468-1541

Call for days and hours of operation of specific venues

Admission Free
Riverwalk is a linear waterfront park connecting Fort Lauderdale's historic district with the cultural district anchored by the Performing Arts Center and the Museum of Discovery and Science.  Stroll along the winding walkways amidst a lush tropical landscape that links downtown Fort Lauderdale's attractions, restaurants and shops. The northern side of Riverwalk begins in the east at the historic Stranahan House and winds west along the New River to the Broward Center for the Performing Arts. 

Royal Horse Drawn Carriage
Carriage Stand at SE 8th Ave and E Las Olas Blvd

Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
954-971-9820
Hours:  Nightly carriage rides Wed.-Sun. starting at 7pm.

Admission Charged

Take a horse-drawn carriage ride from the Intracoastal to the Performing Arts Center.

Sawgrass Mills
12801 W. Sunrise Blvd

Sunrise, FL 33323
954-846-2300

Call for days and hours of operation

Admission Free
Florida's largest retail and entertainment center features over 350 name-brand stores and outlets, a variety of dining options and a 23 screen movie theater. 

Sawgrass Recreation Park
Highway 27, 2 miles north of I-75

Fort Lauderdale, FL 33332
800-457-0788, 954-389-0202

Hours:  Open daily 6am-6pm, Tours from 9am-5pm.

Admission Charged
Take a narrated Everglades airboat tour or see an 18th century Indian village along with a live alligator, reptile and birds of prey exhibit.

Sky Limo

West Commercial Blvd and NW 21st Avenue
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309
Fort Lauderdale
866-759-5466, 954-491-5930
Experience Greater Fort Lauderdale, the "Venice of America" from the air or take a day trip to the Bahamas. Planes depart from Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport.

Stranahan House
335 S.E. 6th Avenue at Las Olas Boulevard

Fort Lauderdale, FL  33301-2256
954-524-4736
Hours:  Wed – Sat 10am-3pm (Tours given on the hour), Sun 1-3pm.  Office hours Mon-Fri 9am-5pm. Call for summer hours.

Admission Charged 

Take a tour of a preserved turn-of-the-century house furnished with antiques of the era. 

Swap Shop
3501 W Sunrise Blvd

Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311-6401
954-791-7927

Hours:  Open 365 days/year, Building hours:  Mon – Thurs 8am-6pm, Fri 8am-6:30pm, Sat 8am-7:30pm, Sun 8am-7pm.  Outside hours:  Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri opens at 6am, Thurs, Sat and Sun open at 5am.

Admission and Parking is Free
An enormous indoor-outdoor flea market with air-conditioned entertainment, a food court area and a 13 screen drive-in theater. One-hour circus shows daily (except Tues.), with some free seating.

Wannado City
Sawgrass Mills Mall

12801 W. Sunrise Blvd

Sunrise, FL 33323

Hours:  Mon – Fri 10am-8pm, Sat – Sun 10am-9pm

Admission Charged
Family theme park where children can try out grown-up jobs in an indoor city just their size.  They can operate on a patient, cook up a pizza or even solve a crime.  Wannado City includes 60 kids' role-playing venues with more than 250 careers.

Water Bus

651 Seabreeze Blvd (A1A South) just past the Swimming Hall of Fame
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316-1625
954-467-6677

Hours:  Ticket booth hours are: Daily: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Fare Charged:  Tickets can be purchased on board, and must be paid with cash, travelers' checks, and local-area personal checks. Credit cards are only accepted at the ticket booth located at Water Taxi Base (see address above).
See Greater Fort Lauderdale via the waterways. The Water Bus runs between Oakland Park Boulevard and Southeast 17th Street along the Intracoastal Waterway, and west along the New River into downtown Ft. Lauderdale as far as River House.

Young at Art Children's Museum
11584 State Road 84

Davie, FL 33325-4022
954-424-0085

Hours:  Mon-Sat 10am.-5pm, Sun 12-5pm. Open all school holidays. Closed New Year’s Day, Christmas, Thanksgiving and Easter.
Young At Art is a unique, hands-on children's museum. Enter a new dimension of learning and creativity by touching, exploring, creating, imagining and enjoying the limitless possibilities of art.

Sports

Florida Panthers – NHL

Office Depot Center
One Panther Parkway
Sunrise, FL 33323

954-835-7000

Admission Charged: Call 954-835 PUCK for tickets

Season is October through April

Call for complete schedule

Florida Marlins – Major League Baseball

Pro Player Stadium

2269 NW 199th Street
Miami, FL 33056
305-623-6100

Admission Charged.  Call 1-877-MARLINS

Season is March – October

Call for schedule

Miami Dolphins – NFL

Pro Player Stadium

2269 NW 199^th Street

Miami, FL 33056

305-623-6100

Admission Charged.  Pro Player Stadium Box Office is located at Gate G.  The Dolphins ticket office is open Mon - Fri 8:30am-5:30pm, Sat 10am-4pm.  TicketMaster ticket hotline: 305-573-TEAM, 954-835-TEAM, 561-998-TEAM

Season is September - January

Call for schedule

Miami HEAT – NBA
AmericanAirlines Arena
601 Biscayne Boulevard
Miami, FL 33132

786-777-HOOP

Admission Charged. TicketMaster ticket hotline at 1-800-4NBA-TIX or 786-777-HOOP

Season is October – April

Call for schedule

Events

Events take place within the Greater Fort Lauderdale area.

January

Annual Las Olas Art Fair

Held in early January
Location:  Las Olas Boulevard, Downtown Fort Lauderdale
954-472-3755
Admission:  Free
Outdoor art festival featuring the finest national and international exhibiting artists.

Annual Sunshine Millions
Held in late January
Location:  Gulfstream Park
954-454-7000
The annual battle for supremacy between California and Florida thoroughbreds with millions of dollars at stake in total purses.

Annual Body, Mind & Spirit Expo - the Expo of Heart!
Held in mid January

Location:  Broward County Convention Center

954-630-1610
Admission Charged at the door

A one day event featuring natural foods, music, art and health exhibits as well as speakers and demonstrations.

Annual Verizon Wireless Dixie Amateur Golf Championship
Held in early January
Location:  Palm Aire Country Club, Pompano Beach
954-975-6244

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration
Held in mid January
Location:  Washington Park, Hollywood
954-921-3404

Fedex Orange Bowl
Held on January 1, at 8:30pm
Location:  Pro Player Stadium
305-341-4700

 

Florida Renaissance Festival
Held in late January through the month of February
Location:  Quiet Waters Park, Deerfield Beach
954-771-7117

Admission Charged
A celebration of 16th Century culture featuring music, crafts, food, games, jousting and falconry.

Gulfstream Park Thoroughbred Racing Season

Open January through late April
Location:  Gulfstream Park, Hallandale Beach
954-457-6224

Admission Charged

KISS Country Chili Cookoff
Usually held in late January
Location:  C.B. Smith Park, Pembroke Pines
954-764-7642
Admission Charged
Country music and a competitive chili cook-off.

Paradise City Arts Festival
Held in late January
Location:  Broward County Convention Center, Fort Lauderdale
800-511-9725
Admission Charged

February

Annual 5k Butterfly Run
Usually held in late February
Location:  5005 NW 39th Ave., Coconut Creek
954-956-1580

Registration starts 6-7am; race starts 7:30am
Admission Charged

The 5k is a USA track and field certified course event that is timed by split second timing and partial proceeds will benefit the National Wildlife Federation.

Annual Deerfield Beach Founders' Days Celebration
Held in mid February
Location:  Deerfield Beach
954-480-4433
A celebration on the beach including arts & crafts, food, a Saturday morning parade and bed race, auto and motorcycle shows and a family carnival. Live entertainment all weekend and a grand fireworks display.

Fort Lauderdale Dragon Boats Festival
Held in late February 
Location:  Mills Pond Park, Fort Lauderdale
888-679-4222
Originating in China, dragon boat racing has evolved into a modern day race which features corporate and community teams racing over a 500 meter course in friendly competition. Team building is at the heart of a good dragon boat race, with 22 people working in synchronization.

Greek Festival
Held in early February
Location:  St. Demetrios Orthodox Church
954-467-1515
Admission Charged
Greek delicacies, dancers, and live music.

Mardi Gras Fiesta Tropicale
Held in mid February

Location:  Young Circle Park, Downtown Hollywood
954-926-3377
New Orleans-style music and food festival, downtown Mardi Gras-style parades with beads and elaborate floats.

Seminole Tribal Festival
Held in mid February

Location:  Bergeron Arena, Davie
954-364-4221
Admission Charged
Pow-wow dancing, Native American arts and crafts, foods, alligator-wrestling shows, and rodeo/bull riding.

The Italian-American Festival
Held in late February
Location:  Coral Springs Center for Arts
954-344-5990
Admission Charged
One of the largest and most comprehensive indoor show and sale of juried, museum-quality crafts and fine art in Southeast Florida.

South Florida Senior Games

Held in late January – early February
Location:  Venues throughout Broward County
954-357-8170

March

Annual $1 Million Florida Derby
Held in mid March
Location:  Gulfstream Park, Hallandale Beach
954-454-7000
Major, nationally televised preview to the Triple Crown.

Fort Lauderdale International Auto Show
Held in mid – late March
Location:  Broward County Convention Center
954-765-5900

Las Olas Art Fair
Held in early March
Location:  Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale
954-472-3755
Admission Free
Outdoor street art festival featuring the finest national and international exhibiting artists.

Lauderdale By The Sea Craft Fair
Held in mid March
Location:  Lauderdale by the Sea
954-472-3755

Orange Blossom Festival
Held in early March or late February

Location:  Davie
954-797-1163

Dania Beach Centennial Main Street Tomato Festival
Held in mid March

Location:  Frost Park, Dania Beach

954-924-3600
Jai-Alai tomato tournament on Friday, gala on Saturday, tomato festival parade on Sunday. 

April

Annual Turkish American Festival
Held in mid April
Location:  Tradewinds Park, Coconut Creek
954-472-9893
Celebrating Children's Day. Turkish food, music, folk dancing, arts and crafts and children's entertainment.

AVP Pro Beach Volleyball
Held in early April

Location:  Fort Lauderdale Beach
310-426-7171
Admission Free, charge for reserved seats

The world’s leading men’s and women’s professional beach volleyball players compete for over $100,000 in prizes. Three-day South Florida community beach party includes Sports and Fitness Expo, food, family fun, great contests and entertainment.

May

Annual Cajun/Zydeco Crawfish Festival
Held in early May
Location:  Fort Lauderdale Festival Site

954-828-5934
Admission Charged    
Five stages, 30,000 lbs. live crawfish boil, national Cajun & Zydeco bands, Cajun and Creole food, entertainment.

June

Bank of America FIESTA!
Held in late June
Location:  Las Olas Riverfront, Riverwalk
954-527-0627
Admission Free
Bring out the red, white and blue clothes, lace up your comfortable shoes and wave the flag at Las Olas Riverfront. Great line-up of Latin entertainers, ethnic foods and drink, kid’s games, dozens of artisans and exhibitors; tourists and locals alike can enjoy the boutique shops and attractions.

USTA Open Clay Court Championships
Held in early June, sometimes beginning in late May

Location:  Jimmy Evert Tennis Complex, Fort Lauderdale
954-828-5378

Admission Charged

July

Along the Coast Family Celebration
Held on July 4
Location:  Fort Lauderdale Beach
(954-828-3260

Fourth of July Celebration
Held either July 3 or July 4
Location:  Plantation Central Park, Plantation
954-452-2502

Hometown Family Fourth of July
Held on July 4
Location:  Hollywood Beach & Boardwalk
954-921-3404

Independence Day Celebrations
Held on either July 3 or July 4
Location:  Dania Beach
954-929-1211
Family entertainment and food.

August

Hollywood Beach Latin Festival
Held in mid August
Location:  Hollywood Beach & Boardwalk
954-921-3404
Entertainment stages, international & top local entertainers, Latin food, arts & crafts displays.

September

Annual Las Olas Art Fair
Held in early September
Location:  Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale
954-472-3755
Admission Free
Outdoor street art festival featuring the finest national and international exhibiting artists.

October

South Florida Pet Expo
Held in early October
Location:  War Memorial Auditorium, downtown Fort Lauderdale

954-921-9600
Admission Charged

A showcase and expo for all types of pets, pet services and pet products. Canines, felines, equines, birds, reptiles, rabbits/cavies, aquatics, and exotics are just some of the animals for purchase and on display. There are exhibits of exotic animals, the Fly Ball/Frisbee Team, a reptile adventure plus a pet costume contest. Well-behaved leashed pets are welcome.

Art Fair
Held in mid October
Location:  Pompano Beach Air Park
Honoring the veterans from WWII, Korea, Vietnam, Desert Storm and the war birds they flew. Several historic aircraft from Wings Over Miami. Fokker DR-1, AT-6D, PBY and much, much more!

Broward Carnival 2004
Held in mid October
Location:  Fort Lauderdale
954-972-9628
Admission Charged Entertainment, arts & crafts, food & activities for the entire family.

Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show
Held in late October

Location:  Bahia Mar Yachting Center; Hyatt Pier 66; Marina Marriott; Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention Center
954-764-7642
Admission Charged

One of the largest boat shows in the world, covering six sites.

Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival
Held in mid October
Location:  Fort Lauderdale
954-760-9898
Admission Free
Competitive film festival showcasing independent cinema from around the world. The festival features premieres, documentaries, student film competition, black tie galas, celebrities and seminars.

Hollywood International Art & Music Festival
Held in mid October
Location:  Downtown Hollywood
954-921-3404
Admission Free

Oktoberfest
Held in early October
Location:  Hollywood Beach Boardwalk
954-924-2980
Celebrate in the true tradition of Oktoberfest with non-stop Bavarian music, dancing, singing, German food and drink.

Super Power Boat Grand Prix
Held in early October
Location:  Deerfield Beach
954-480-4433

Viva Broward Hispanic Heritage Festival and Expo
Held in early October
Location:  Stranahan Park in front of Main Library in Downtown Fort Lauderdale
954-527-0627
Admission Free

Music, dancing, art, crafts, food and fun with more than 200 booths, 3 stages of entertainment, and an expanded children's area.

November

Annual Riverwalk Blues & Music Festival
Held in mid November
Location:  Downtown Fort Lauderdale, Riverwalk
A multi-cultural celebration of music and the arts in its original location on the Riverwalk.

Annual Holiday Parade
Held in mid – late November
Location:  Plantation
954-587-1410

Sunshine State "Championship" Bull riding
Held in late November
Location:  4271 Davie Road, Bergeron Rodeo Grounds, Davie
954-384-7075
Admission Charged    

Annual Bike Show
Held in mid November

Location:  Greater Fort Lauderdale/Broward County Convention Center
954-765-5900

Annual Hollywood Jazz Festival
Held in mid November

Location:  Hollywood Central Performing Arts Center, 1770 Monroe Street, Hollywood
877-877-7677

Broward County Fair

Held in mid November
Location:  Pompano Park Harness Track
954-922-2224
One of Broward County’s largest family events, with rides, games, food, attractions, and concerts.

Christmas on Las Olas
Held in late November
Location:  Las Olas Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale
954-522-5064
An evening of Christmas past with a snow mountain and carolers.

City Link Music Fest
Held in mid November

Location:  Downtown Hollywood
954-926-3377

Fort Lauderdale Home Design & Remodeling Show
Held in mid November
Location:  Broward County Convention Center
954-765-5900

Holiday Fantasy of Lights
Held in mid November
Location:  Tradewinds Park North, Coconut Creek
954-968-3885

Promenade in the Park
Held in mid November

Location:  Fort Lauderdale
Phone:  954-828-5380

December

Annual Weston Art Festival
Held in early December
Location:  Weston
954-472-3755

 

Christmas by the Sea
Held in early December
Location:  Lauderdale-By-The-Sea
Sidewalk sale, entertainment, window painting contest, Santa and it will be snowing.

Hollywood Greyhound Track Racing Season
Season runs early December – Early May
Location:  Hallandale Beach
954-454-9400

Plantation Historical Museum Winter Wonderland
Held in early December
Location:  Plantation
954-797-2722
Admission Free
Over 35 trees & cultural displays.

Pompano Beach Holiday Boat Parade
Held in mid December
Location:  Intracoastal waterway, Pompano Beach
954-941-2940

Seminole Hard Rock Winterfest Boat Parade
Held in mid December
Location:  Fort Lauderdale, Port Everglades to Lake Santa Barbara
954-767-0686

Admission Free, charge for reserved seats
Winterfest is South Florida's, and particularly Fort Lauderdale's, most unique and special event. This holiday festival features a variety of quality events most of which are scheduled during the month of December. A lighted boat parade and shoreline decorating along the Intracoastal waterway, a Black Tie Ball and Grand Marshal Reception make up the major Winterfest components.

Arts and Entertainment

Office Depot Center

One Panther Parkway
Sunrise, FL 33323

954-835-8000\

Call for schedule and additional information

A variety of performances and special events held year round.

Broward Center for the Performing Arts

201 SW Fifth Avenue
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33312
954- 522-5334

Call for performance schedule and additional information

Whatever your tastes -- Broadway musical or serious drama, modern dance or ballet, classical music or Grammy-winning pop concerts -- the Broward Center will have something for you.

Fort Lauderdale Children’s Theatre

640 N. Andrews Ave
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33311
954-763-6882

All of the productions are performed by young people with actors, technicians and backstage
crew members ranging in age from 6 to 18.  

Sports

Florida Marlins

Professional Baseball

Games played at Pro Player Stadium

2267 Dan Marino Blvd.

Miami, Florida 33056

305-623-6100

Call for ticket information

Season runs from April – October

Miami Heat

Professional Basketball

Games played at the American Airlines Arena

601 Biscayne Blvd.

Miami, FL 33132

786-777-1000

Call for ticket information

Season runs October – April

Florida Panthers

Professional Hockey

Games played at the Office Depot Center, located in Sunrise, FL, approximately 45 minutes from Miami.

Office Depot Center

One Panther Parkway

Sunrise, FL 33323

954-835-PUCK

Season runs October – April

Miami Dolphins

Professional Football

Games played at Pro Player Stadium

2267 Dan Marino Blvd.

Miami, Florida 33056

305-623-6100

Call for ticket information

Season runs September – January

Gulfstream Park Thoroughbred Racing

901 S. Federal Hwy.

Hallandale Beach, FL 33009
954-454-7000

Call for ticket information

Season runs January – April

Dania Jai Alai

Profession Jai Alai

301 E Dania Beach Blvd.

Dania, FL 33004

954-920-1511

Call for schedule and additional information

 Shopping

Sawgrass Mills

12801 W Sunrise Blvd.

Sunrise, FL 33323

954-846-2300

Bring your walking shoes and don't forget where you parked, because people have been known to wander the lots for days looking for their cars. The Oasis is a dining and entertainment wing where you can chow down on a variety of foods from around the globe or see a movie at the 23-screen multiplex. 

Riverwalk

Located on Las Olas Boulevard in downtown Fort Lauderdale

Take a stroll through this unique area.  Many fine restaurants and shops to explore while viewing the boats meandering down the river.

Adventure World
3570 South Ocean Drive

Hollywood, FL 33019-2825
954-457-9575
Open 365 days a year, 10am-6pm

Admission Charged
Action-packed recreational center designed for thrills that the whole family can enjoy. Activities include jet skis and air cat, kayak, canoeing and boat excursions.

Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum
Big Cypress Reservation

HC-61

Clewiston, FL 33440

I-75 to exit 49, 17 miles north on county road 883 to West Boundary Road

863-902-1113

Hours: Tues-Sun 9am-5pm

Admission Charged
The Seminole Tribe of Florida presents their history and culture through exhibits, rare artifacts, dramatic film, nature trails and a "living" village.

Anne Kolb Nature Center
West Lake Park

750 Sheridan St.

Hollywood, Florida 33019-4701

954-926-2410

Call for days and hours of operation

Admission Free
Experience this 1,500+ acre wetland mangrove forest habitat for wading birds and other native wildlife. Tidewater Tours offers educational boat tours. The Center also includes an Intracoastal fishing pier, five-story observation tower, nature, canoe and bicycle trails and environmental exhibit hall.

Bar-B-Ranch
1300 Peaceful Ridge Road

Davie, FL 33330
954-424-1060

Hours: Open daily 9am-5pm

Admission Charged
One of Broward County's oldest and largest public riding stable offers ponies and horses for all ages and levels of riding experience. Scenic trail rides, pony rides, lessons and day camp are offered on and off the farm in Davie.

Billie Swamp Safari
Big Cypress Reservation

Clewiston, FL 33440

Take Alligator Alley (I-75) from either Ft. Lauderdale or Naples to exit 49 (Mobile Service Plaza) then go north 19 miles to the park entrance.
800-949-6101

Hours:  Open daily 8:30am-6:30pm

Admission Charged

Learn about the land, history and culture of the Seminole Indians. Skim over glittering waterscapes in an airboat, experience a swamp buggy eco-tour, paddle a canoe, walk the Swamp Trail and come face-to-face with the resident alligators. Airboat rides and swamp buggy tours available.

Boomers
1801 NW 1st St.

Dania, FL 33004-3108
954-921-2416

Hours: Sun.-Thurs. 10am-11pm, Fri.-Sat. until 2am.

Admission Charged for Rides
Go-karts, bumper cars, arcades, mini-golf, batting cages. Naskart racing and Sky Coaster.

Buehler Planetarium
Broward Community College Campus

3501 SW Davie Rd.

Davie, FL 33314-1604
954-201-6681

Call for show schedule

Admission Charged
State-of-the-art facility. Laser light shows, astronomy and space exploration. Telescope viewing after evening shows. Call for show schedules.

Butterfly World
3600 W Sample Rd,

Coconut Creek, FL 33073-4400
954-977-4400

Hours: Mon.-Sat. 9am-5pm, Sun. 1-5pm

Admission Charged
Stroll through seven acres of lush tropical gardens while thousands of live, brilliantly colored butterflies soar around. Waterfalls, fish, hummingbirds, an insectarium, orchids and roses complete the natural habitat.

Dania Beach Hurricane
1760 NW 1st Street (next to Boomers)

Dania Beach, FL 33004-3107
954-921-RIDE

Hours: Open daily 10am to 11pm, till 2am on weekends

Admission Charged
Wooden roller coaster with 3,200 feet worth of adrenaline-pumping excitement with speeds up to 55 miles per hour.

Everglades Holiday Park
21940 Griffin Rd

Fort Lauderdale, FL 33332-2022  
954-434-8111

Call for additional information
Everglades Park is available for daytime, outdoor activities.  Park has tiki huts & picnic tables.

Festival Marketplace
2900 W Sample Rd

Pompano Beach, FL 33073-3024
954-979-4555

Hours: Open Mon.-Fri. 9:30am-5pm. Sat.-Sun. 9:30am-6pm

Admission Free
Indoor flea market with over 600 stores of new, brand name merchandise at below outlet prices, Winners Arcade, food court and farmers market

Flamingo Gardens & Wray Botanical Collection
3750 South Flamingo Rd

Fort Lauderdale, FL 33330-1614
954-473-2955

Hours: Open 9:30am-5pm daily, closed Mondays, June 1-Sept. 30

Admission Charged
Connect with nature at 60-acre botanical gardens and wildlife sanctuary. Exotic and native plants, a 200-year old hammock, citrus groves and Florida's "Champion" trees. Bird of Prey Center and free-flight walk-through aviary plus alligators, flamingos and bobcats. 

GameWorks
Sawgrass Mills Oasis

2608 Sawgrass Circle

Sunrise, FL 33323
954-845-8740

Hours: Vary by day, call for exact hours of operation

Admission Charged
Life's a game, it's meant to be played. Under the direction of Steven Spielberg, GameWorks was created to deliver one of the best social experiences around games. Heart-racing action with state-of-the-art games. Defend yourself against aliens and dinosaurs, ride a jet-ski, challenge others to a drag race, ski perilous mountains, ride a motorcycle cross country, shoot hoops with friends, hit a homerun in the batting cage.

Glassbottom Boat Tours
Bahia Mar Yacht Basin on A1A

Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
954-467-6030

Hours: Two Hour Glassbottom Snorkel Trips Departures: 9:30am Tues-Sat, 2pm Sun

Admission Charged
Explore Fort Lauderdale's beautiful coral reefs aboard a 60ft glass bottom boat. See the splendor of the underwater world, while our divers hand feed the colorful fish! Snorkeling is also available with all equipment provided.

Hugh Taylor Birch State Park
3109 E Sunrise Blvd

Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304-3313
954-564-4521

Hours:  Open daily, call for hours of operation

Admission Charged
Nature trail, shaded picnic areas, beach access. In-line skating, volleyball, canoes, fishing.

Mai-Kai Polynesian Restaurant and Dinner Show
3599 N Federal Hwy

Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308-6222
954-563-3272

Call for days and hours of operation

Admission Charged for show, under 12 free
The restaurant is an authentic recreation of a Polynesian village, complete with tiki torches, thatch roof and a wooden plank entrance to a unique dining and entertainment locale.

Museum of Discovery & Science and Blockbuster 3D IMAX Theater
401 SW 2nd St

Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312-1707
954-713-0931

Hours:  Mon - Sat 10am - 5pm, Sun noon-6pm. Call for IMAX theater show times

Admission Charged
Spend a day of discovery exploring over 200 fascinating interactive exhibits at the Museum of Discovery and Science!  Exhibits include but are not limited to live animals (sharks, bats, iguanas, and turtles), a living Atlantic coral reef, a “Living in the Everglades” nature trail, a space simulation trip to the moon or mars and a discovery center designed for children under seven.

My Jewish Discovery Place Children’s Museum
6501 W. Sunrise Blvd

Plantation, FL 33313-6036
954-792-6700

Hours:  Tues – Fri 10am - 5pm, Sun 12 - 4pm

Admission Charged, admission free for children under 2
Alvin and Evelyn Gross Family Children's Museum is a hands-on, interactive museum of Jewish culture, history and values where children and families learn about the joys of Jewish life.

Outdoor World Bass Pro Shops
200 Gulf Stream Way

Dania, FL 33004-2117
954-929-7710

Hours:  Mon - Sat 9am-10pm, Sun 10am-7pm

Admission Free

A 160,000 sq. ft. showroom dedicated to the outdoor enthusiast, including fishing, hunting, boating, camping, athletics and golf. Features an indoor waterfall, archery and shooting range, aquarium and restaurant.

Paradise Cove
C.B. Smith Park

900 N. Flamingo Rd

Pembroke Pines, FL 33028-1002
954-357-8115

Hours:  Summer 8am-7:30pm, Winter 8am-6pm

Admission Charged
New Aquatics complex includes 2 interactive water playgrounds, two 700-foot water slides and a 400-foot tube ride.

Sawgrass Recreation Park
Highway 27, 2 miles north of I-75

Fort Lauderdale, FL 33332
800-457-0788, 954-389-0202

Hours:  Open daily 6am-6pm, Tours from 9am-5pm.

Admission Charged
Take a narrated Everglades airboat tour or see an 18th century Indian village along with a live alligator, reptile and birds of prey exhibit.

Swap Shop
3501 W Sunrise Blvd

Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311-6401
954-791-7927

Hours:  Open 365 days/year, Building hours:  Mon – Thurs 8am-6pm, Fri 8am-6:30pm, Sat 8am-7:30pm, Sun 8am-7pm.  Outside hours:  Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri opens at 6am, Thurs, Sat and Sun open at 5am.

Admission and Parking is Free
An enormous indoor-outdoor flea market with air-conditioned entertainment, a food court area and a 13 screen drive-in theater. One-hour circus shows daily (except Tues.), with some free seating.

Wannado City
Sawgrass Mills Mall

12801 W. Sunrise Blvd

Sunrise, FL 33323

Hours:  Mon – Fri 10am-8pm, Sat – Sun 10am-9pm

Admission Charged
Family theme park where children can try out grown-up jobs in an indoor city just their size.  They can operate on a patient, cook up a pizza or even solve a crime.  Wannado City includes 60 kids' role-playing venues with more than 250 careers.

Water Bus

651 Seabreeze Blvd (A1A South) just past the Swimming Hall of Fame
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316-1625
954-467-6677

Hours:  Ticket booth hours are: Daily: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Fare Charged:  Tickets can be purchased on board, and must be paid with cash, travelers' checks, and local-area personal checks. Credit cards are only accepted at the ticket booth located at Water Taxi Base (see address above).
See Greater Fort Lauderdale via the waterways. The Water Bus runs between Oakland Park Boulevard and Southeast 17th Street along the Intracoastal Waterway, and west along the New River into downtown Ft. Lauderdale as far as River House.

Young at Art Children's Museum
11584 State Road 84

Davie, FL 33325-4022
954-424-0085

Hours:  Mon-Sat 10am.-5pm, Sun 12-5pm. Open all school holidays. Closed New Year’s Day, Christmas,Thanksgiving and Easter.
Young At Art is a unique, hands-on children's museum. Enter a new dimension of learning and creativity by touching, exploring, creating, imagining and enjoying the limitless possibilities of art.