Attractions in Fort Lauderdale
Admiral Cruise Line
757 S.E. 17th Street
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
954-522-2220
Call for additional information
Admission Charged
Take a 2 1⁄2 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.