Fort Lauderdale Things To Do

Things To Do

Fort Lauderdale's appeal to vacationers is undeniable, starting with a beautiful new beach promenade and strand of sand which we in some ways prefer to that of Miami Beach, continuing with a surprisingly sophisticated arts and museum scene, and one of America's top gay and lesbian scenes. Most of the attractions, along with the Intracoastal islands and canals, are concentrated in a core area east of Interstate 95.

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Fort Lauderdale Beach
This palm-fringed stretch of warm sand is the reason the city landed on the vacation map. A brick-lined beachfront promenade encourages strolling and rollerblading.
Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd. (a.k.a. A1A); between Sunrise and Las Olas Blvds.; Fort Lauderdale, FL
Tags: beach | family | outdoors
Bonnet House Museum and Gardens
A tranquil escape from beach traffic, this art-filled 1920 plantation home blends indoor/outdoor living space on 35 acres of lush grounds. Guided tours available.
900 N. Birch Rd.; Fort Lauderdale, FL; 954-563-5393; www.bonnethouse.org
Tags: museum | historic | gardens
Carrie B Harbor Tours
Cruise the canals of "the Venice of America" and marvel at the high-dollar real estate, a true hodgepodge of architectural styles.
North New River Dr. East at Riverwalk; Fort Lauderdale, FL; 954-768-9920; www.carriebcruises.com
Tags: cruise | architecture | tour
Everglades Holiday Park
Take an airboat through the Everglades and experience the “River of Grass,” where sawgrass yields to reveal the shallow waters beneath. Alligators and 16 species of wading birds call the park home.
Northwest of Pembroke Pines in the Everglades; 21940 Griffin Rd.; Fort Lauderdale, FL; 954-434-8111; www.evergladesholidaypark.com
Tags: family | wildlife | adventure
Museum of Discovery and Science
Get hair-raisingly close to sharks, bats, and iguanas; view the largest living Atlantic coral reef in captivity; and chill out in the Blockbuster IMAX Theater.
401 S.W. Second St.; Fort Lauderdale, FL; 954-467-6637; www.mods.org
Tags: family | aquarium | museum
Stranahan House
With new construction in high gear, it's refreshing to see that the city's oldest home, built as a trading post for settlers and Seminoles in 1913, remains unchanged.
335 S.E. 6th Ave.; Fort Lauderdale, FL; 954-524-4736; www.stranahanhouse.org
Tags: architecture | tour | historic
Butterfly World
Almost 1,000 free-flying butterflies and birds call these botanical gardens just fifteen minutes north of Fort Lauderdale home. For $7, you can even take a cocoon home with you and watch your own butterfly emerge and spread its wings.
3600 West Sample Rd.; Coconut Creek, FL; 954-977-4434; www.butterflyworld.com
Tags: family | wildlife
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