Beakers and Bugs
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Science and art parties where kids make glow slime, run experiments and dig for fossils and gems.
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Things to do in Fort Lauderdale
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Fort Lauderdale attractions directory
Carrie B Harbor Tour
Fort Lauderdale · Broward
Narrated riverboat tour past the mansions of the New River and the cruise ships of Port Everglades.
Everglades Holiday Park
Fort Lauderdale · Broward
Airboat tours into the Everglades with an alligator show, about 30 minutes from Fort Lauderdale beach.
Fort Lauderdale Boat Rental
Fort Lauderdale · Broward
Rent a boat or book a captained charter to cruise the canals, Intracoastal and sandbars.
Fort Lauderdale Deep-Sea Fishing
Fort Lauderdale · Broward
Party boats and private charters for sailfish, snapper and kingfish, minutes from the inlet.
Fort Lauderdale Jet Ski Rentals
Fort Lauderdale · Broward
Jet ski rentals and guided rides on the Intracoastal Waterway. No boating license needed with a guide.
Fort Lauderdale Swap Shop
Fort Lauderdale · Broward
One of the country's largest daily flea markets, with hundreds of vendors, food stands and bargains.
Holiday Park
Fort Lauderdale · Broward
Popular city park near the beach with outdoor pickleball courts and playgrounds.
Inter Miami CF Match
Fort Lauderdale · Broward
MLS soccer at Chase Stadium in Fort Lauderdale. Tickets go fast for the big matches.
Jungle Queen Riverboat
Fort Lauderdale · Broward
Old-style riverboat cruises past the mansions of the New River and Intracoastal, with a dinner show option.
Las Olas Boulevard
Fort Lauderdale · Broward
Shops, sidewalk dining and galleries, with water taxi stops nearby.
Pelican Grand Beach Resort
Fort Lauderdale · Broward
Classic yellow oceanfront resort on a quiet stretch of Fort Lauderdale beach, with a pool and porch rocking chairs.
Port Everglades Cruise Transfers & Tours
Fort Lauderdale · Broward
Cruising from Fort Lauderdale? Book airport-to-port rides or a boat or city tour on your way to the ship.
Water Taxi of Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale · Broward
Hop-on, hop-off boat rides along the canals and Intracoastal between Las Olas, the beach and Hollywood.
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Things to do in Miami-Dade
Art Deco, Wynwood murals, Cuban coffee in Little Havana and the gateway to the Everglades.
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Things to do in Broward & Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale's canals and Las Olas, the Hollywood Broadwalk and butterfly gardens.
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Things to do in Palm Beach County
Safari drives, Japanese gardens, Gilded Age mansions and calm Peanut Island snorkeling.
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Things to do in the Florida Keys
A great day trip or weekend: coral reefs, clear water and sunsets at the end of US-1.
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Common questions
What are the top attractions in Fort Lauderdale, FL?
Popular places listed for Fort Lauderdale, FL include Museum of Discovery and Science, Hugh Taylor Birch State Park, Bonnet House Museum & Gardens, Holiday Park and Everglades Holiday Park. Details, links and maps are in the listings above.
What are the best free things to do in Fort Lauderdale, FL?
Free ideas include Las Olas Boulevard, Holiday Park and Fort Lauderdale Swap Shop. Details, links and maps are in the listings above; confirm hours and prices with each venue before you go.
What are fun things to do with kids in Fort Lauderdale, FL?
Family favorites include Museum of Discovery and Science, Funderdome, The Arena Roller Rink at Xtreme Action Park and Everglades Holiday Park. Details, links and maps are in the listings above; confirm hours and prices with each venue before you go.
Where are the best beaches in Fort Lauderdale, FL?
Beaches listed here include Hugh Taylor Birch State Park and Pelican Grand Beach Resort. Details, links and maps are in the listings above; confirm hours and prices with each venue before you go.
What can we do on a rainy day in Fort Lauderdale, FL?
Rainy-day ideas include Museum of Discovery and Science, Funderdome and The Arena Roller Rink at Xtreme Action Park. Details, links and maps are in the listings above; confirm hours and prices with each venue before you go.
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About Fun South Florida
Fun South Florida is a free local guide to things to do in Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties and the Florida Keys. Families use it to find kids' activities, rainy-day ideas and birthday party places. Couples use it for date nights, wedding venues and spa days. Visitors use it to plan beach days, Everglades airboat rides and day trips down to Key West.
Every listing links to the venue's official website and a map. Hours, prices and event dates change, so please confirm with the venue before you go.
