Fort Lauderdale Area Things to Do and Attractions
While visiting Fort Lauderdale you will find a seemingly endless variety of things to do and amusements and attractions that will keep you entertained from sunrise to sunrise. There is always an attraction that will be sure to pique your interest. Tours of the area and waterways, shopping anywhere from upscale designer boutiques to swap meets, Tours, and adventures in the Everglades, conference facilities, fishing and diving charters, casino cruises, Bahamas Cruises, etc., etc.
Listed below are just a few of the many attractions Fort Lauderdale has to offer.
Fort Lauderdale Area Attractions
American Golfers Club
American Golfers Club (Fort Lauderdale) is a public course boasting a challenging 3,002-yard layout from the back tees. Designed by legendary architect Robert Trent Jones, Sr., it opened in 1958. 18 Hole Par 58 Executive Course, Lighted 9 Hole Pitch & Putt, Lighted Grass Tee Driving Range, PGA/LPGA Certified Professionals, Club & Cart Rentals, Fully Stocked Pro-Shop, Restaurant/Snack Bar
3850 N. Federal Highway Fort Lauderdale, FL., 33308
954-564-8760
Broward Convention Center
Located at the northern end of Port Everglades, the world’s second-largest cruise port. The center is bordered by the Intracoastal Waterway, Southeast 17th Street Causeway, and Eisenhower Boulevard. the facility is 370,000 square feet and encompasses 17 acres.
1950 Eisenhower Blvd. Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33316
Bailey Hall
3501 Southwest Davie Road Fort Lauderdale (954) 475-6884
Fort Lauderdale Area Attractions
| American Golfers Club | GameWorks is an incredible high-tech entertainment, restaurant and bar experience where guests can eat, drink, party, and play. |
| Bailey Hall | 3501 Southwest Davie Road Fort Lauderdale (954) 475-6884 |
| Bass Pro Shop Outdoor World | Dedicated to the outdoor enthusiast, including fishing, hunting, boating, camping, athletics, and golf. Features include an indoor waterfall, archery and shooting ranges, an aquarium, and a nice restaurant. 200 Gulf Stream Way (located next to the Fishing Hall of Fame) Dania Beach, FL 33004 954-929-7710 |
| Bonnet House Museum and Gardens | Presents an array of Broadway, popular, dance, and classical performances. 201 Southwest 5th Avenue Fort Lauderdale (954) 522-5334 |
| Broward Center for the Performing Arts | 18 Hole Par 58 Executive Course, Lighted 9 Hole Pitch & Putt, Lighted Grass Tee Driving Range, PGA/LPGA Certified Professionals, Club & Cart Rentals, Fully Stocked Pro-Shop, Restaurant/Snack Bar 3850 N. Federal Highway Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308 954-564-8760 |
| Butterfly World | The largest butterfly house in the world today. 3600 West Sample Road, Coconut Creek, Florida 33073 954-977-4400 |
| Coral Ridge Mall | |
| Coral Square Mall | |
| Easterlin Park | 1000 NW. 38th St. Oakland Park, FL 33309 954-938-0610 |
| Everglades National Park | |
| Fernanda’s International Market | Stately architecture and unique, artistic surprises on a 35-acre sub-tropical estate. 900 North Birch Road, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33304 954-563-5393 |
| Festival Flea Market | America’s Favorite Marketplace! |
| Fishing Hall Of Fame | GameWorks is an incredible high-tech entertainment, restaurant, and bar experience where guests can eat, drink, party, and play. |
| Flamingo Gardens | |
| Florida Grand Opera | |
| Fort Lauderdale Beach | |
| Fort Lauderdale Museum of Art | 1 East Las Olas Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301 305-525-5500 |
| GameWorks | Downtown Himmarshee is a thriving entertainment district in the heart of Ft. Lauderdale. At Himmarshee you will find eighteen unique venues awaiting your arrival, each with its character and charm. |
| Goodyear Blimp | Goodyear leases approximately 32.5 acres from the Pompano Beach Air Park as a blimp base on the west side of the Air Park. The blimp hanger, which is 45,000 square feet in size, is the largest building at the Air Park. |
| Gulfstream Park | |
| Himmarshee Village | Sternwheeler sightseeing cruise that plies the waters of the Intracoastal Water Way and the New River. For over 50 years, Fort Lauderdale’s Jungle Queen Bar-B-Que and Shrimp Dinner Cruise has been known throughout the world, and its more than 13 million guests over the years have enjoyed the fun-filled, relaxing evenings. It features a cruise up the New River, the “all-you-can-possibly-eat” dinner, a variety show, and the sing-a-long’. 954-462-5596 |
| Historic Old Fort Lauderdale | |
| Hollywood Art and Culture Center | 1650 Harrison Street, Hollywood, Florida 33020 305-921-3274 |
| Hollywood Greyhound Track | Dog racing |
| Hugh Taylor Birch State Park | Birch donated his estate for use as a public park. |
| International Swimming Hall of Fame | |
| Dania Jai Alai Palace | The world’s fastest ballgame. Try your luck with a wager on the high-speed action. |
| Jungle Queen River Boat | Shopping, dining, live entertainment, and 24-screen movie theatre. A destination for all ages. |
| Las Olas Boulevard | |
| Las Olas Riverfront Entertainment Complex | Tours of the Intracoastal Waterway. These taxi boats stop at more than 30 restaurants, hotels, shops, and nightclubs; the fare is Adult $20.00, Senior $17.00, Child $13, Family 2 adults and 3 children or seniors is $60, Moonlight madness after 5 pm is 10.00 for all 651 Seabreeze Boulevard Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316 954-467-6677 |
| Lion Country Safari | Drive your vehicle through a real wildlife preserve with over 1200 animals roaming free. 2003 Lion Country Safari Road 561-793-1084 |
| Lockhart Stadium | |
| Museum of Art | A treasure house for art lovers. Significant permanent collection and changing exhibits year-round. 1 East Las Olas Boulevard Fort Lauderdale (954) 525-5500. |
| Museum of Science and Discovery | 401 SW Second Street Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312 Phone: (954) 467-6637 Fax: (954) 467-0046 |
| New River Gallery | One of the oldest and most famous art galleries in South Florida. |
| NOVA University | |
| Office Depot Center | 100 West Atlantic Boulevard, Pompano Beach, Florida 33060, The Pompano Beach Air Park, located in the heart of the Gold Coast serves the general aviation needs of Broward County. This air transportation facility is owned and operated by the City of Pompano Beach with easy access to recreational activities such as fishing, scuba diving, and boating. Also, located on the airport property is a municipal golf course (36 holes); driving range; Sand Traps restaurant; municipal swimming pool; municipal baseball stadium; tennis facility; bike path; fitness trail, and community park. In addition, the Amphitheater (across NE 10 Street) offers a variety of entertainment. Nearby is the Pompano Beach Square Mall to meet your shopping needs. |
| Old Fort Lauderdale Museum of History | Home to the Florida Panthers, the arena also hosts big-name concerts and other events. 2555 NW 136th Ave., Sunrise 954-835-8000 |
| Parrot World | Permanent and changing exhibits highlight the history of Fort Lauderdale. Historic water tours of the New River are also available through the Museum. 219 & 231 Southwest 2nd Avenue Fort Lauderdale (954) 463-4431 / (954) 463-2150 |
| Planet Hollywood | |
| Pompano Beach Airpark | Pompano Park offers a wide variety of special events and entertainment choices in addition to the excitement of pari-mutuel wagering on live harness racing. |
| Pompano Race Track | Riverwalk Park offers a lovely stroll through the lush landscaping of downtown, past shopping, dining, waterfront parks, and major cultural attractions. Downtown Fort Lauderdale along the New River PO Box 68 Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 954-468-1541 |
| Port Everglades Cruiseport | Cruise ships, the second busiest cruise port in the world. More than 45 multi-day cruise ships from 11 modern cruise terminals. This is the embarkation / debarkation point for local, international, and Bahamas cruises. |
| Pro Player Stadium | Home of the Miami Dolphins |
| Riverwalk Park | Browse through the latest resort wear, sports equipment, and beach gear. Sawgrass Mills Mall, Sunrise 954-846-1880 |
| Ron Jon Surf Shop | Preserved turn-of-the-century house furnished with antiques of the era. The oldest structure in Broward County. 335 Southeast 6th Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301 954-524-4736 |
| Royal Horse Drawn Carriage | Nightly carriage rides. SE 8th Ave and E Las Olas Blvd, Fort Lauderdale 954-971-9820 |
| Sawgrass Mills Mall | One of the largest outlet malls in the country. 12801 W. Sunrise Blvd at Flamingo Rd, Sunrise 800-FL-MILLS |
| Sea Screamer | A complete, narrated tour of Fort Lauderdale and the Pampano Beach waterways. 125 N. Riverside Drive 954-566-9697 |
| Seminole Indian Billie Swamp Safari | The Seminoles clearly understand the importance of their land and thier rich heritage. |
| Sky Limo | Experience Greater Fort Lauderdale, the “Venice of America” from the air. Day trips to the Bahamas. Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport 866-759-5466 |
| Stranahan House | Tours of the Intracoastal Waterway. These taxi boats stop at more than 30 restaurants, hotels, shops, and nightclubs; the fare is Adult $20.00, Senior $17.00, Child $13, Family 2 adults and 3 children or seniors is $60, Moonlight Madness after 5 pm is 10.00 for all 651 Seabreeze Boulevard Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316 954-467-6677 |
| Sunrise Musical Theater | |
| Swap Shop | World’s Largest Indoor/Outdoor Entertainment and Bargain Shopping Attraction! 3291 W. Sunrise Blvd. Fort Lauderdale (954) 791-7927. |
| The Galleria Mall | Sacks, Newman-Marcus, Lord and Taylors, Burdines, Ann Taylor, Cartier, and more. 2414 E. Sunrise Blvd. Fort Lauderdale (954) 564-1015. |
| War Memorial Auditorium | 800 Northeast 8th Street Fort Lauderdale (954) 761-5380. |
| Water Taxi of Fort Lauderdale | The IGFA Fishing Hall of Fame and Museum captures the thrill, beauty, and universal appeal of recreational fishing from prehistoric times into the future. 300 Gulf Stream Way (located next to Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World) Dania Beach, FL 33004 954-922-4212 |
