Fort Lauderdale Attractions
Fort Lauderdale Attractions
 | Beaches Fort Lauderdale, FL There are actually a number of different beaches in the Ft. Lauderdale area, each with its own personality. Fort Lauderdale itself is as hip as Miami Beach, with expanses of beach separated from the hotels by AIA and a promenade ideal for rollerblading and biking. In the Greater Lauderdale area, Pompano Beach's pier welcomes fishermen of all ages, and Deerfield Beach is a South Florida surfer's Mecca with cove-like beaches nestled between rocky shores. Best For: Tots (0-2)•Kids (3-6)•Kids (7-9)•Tweens (10-12)•Teens (13+) |
 | Butterfly World 3600 West Sample Road Coconut Creek, FL • 954-977-4400 About 30 minutes inland is Tradewinds Park, a park dedicated to fluttering creatures from thousands of butterflies to hummingbirds, lorikeet and insects drawn to the its roses, orchids and tropical gardens. Older kids may be bored, but the younger ones will love chasing after the multi-hued butterflies. Open daily. Best For: Tots (0-2)•Kids (3-6)•Kids (7-9) |
 | EZride Surf School Fort Lauderdale, FL • 954-803-7988 Fort Lauderdale's waters aren't known for surfing, probably because the waves aren't very high and they break too close to shore. But, they do make a great place for beginners to learn, starting with on-sand lessons and moving to the low waves of the Atlantic. Life-long surfers (including pros from Hawaii) teach lessons to children of all ages -- and mom and dad -- in private, family or group lessons. Best For: Kids (3-6)•Kids (7-9)•Tweens (10-12)•Teens (13+) |
 | Jungle Queen Riverboat 801 Fort Lauderdale Beach Boulevard Fort Lauderdale, FL • 954-462-5596 While you may expect a riverboat in the bayous of Louisiana, Fort Lauderdale's Jungle Queen is a fun way to explore the calm Intracoastal waters, gliding past stately Fort Lauderdale homes along "Millionaire Row" and catching pink-, purple- and red sunsets. The all-you-can-eat dinner cruise departs at 6, serving up ribs, chicken and shrimp, followed by a Vaudeville-style variety show, or take a three-hour sightseeing tour. Best For: Kids (3-6)•Kids (7-9)•Tweens (10-12)•Teens (13+) |
 | Museum of Discovery and Science 401 Southwest Second Street Fort Lauderdale, FL • 954-467-6637 Welcoming hands-on exploration, the 85,000-square-foot museum is home to a number of natural and physical science exhibits, and features a 300-seat IMAX Theater and educational programs. Kids can discover Florida's ecosystem in "Florida Ecoscapes" and play in the Everglades in "Living in the Everglades." A giant musical Kaleidoscope can be found in "Sound," while kids under seven can play in their own "Discovery Center." Open daily. Best For: Tots (0-2)•Kids (3-6)•Kids (7-9)•Tweens (10-12)•Teens (13+) |
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