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Intracoastal Waterway
Ollie #1 of 54 attractions in Fort Lauderdale
4.5 of 5 stars 160 reviews
Navigate the canals that have earned Fort Lauderdale its nickname, "Venice of America."
Attraction type  Bodies of Water; Beaches
Distance  2.5 miles from city center
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Fort Lauderdale Beachfront
As featured in 3 days in Ft. Lauderdale
Ollie #2 of 54 attractions in Fort Lauderdale
4.5 of 5 stars 482 reviews
Owner description: Beaches! That's why you came to Fort Lauderdale and its 23 miles of beachfront are some of the best in Florida, whether you're here for the sun, ocean...... more » Owner description: Beaches! That's why you came to Fort Lauderdale and its 23 miles of beachfront are some of the best in Florida, whether you're here for the sun, ocean or people watching. « less
Attraction type  Beaches
Distance  2.5 miles from city center
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Broward Center for the Performing Arts
Ollie #3 of 54 attractions in Fort Lauderdale
4.5 of 5 stars 55 reviews
Musical and theater productions, including touring Broadway shows, take the stage here.
Attraction type  Theaters
Distance  0.5 miles from city center
Funderdome
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Ollie #4 of 54 attractions in Fort Lauderdale
4.5 of 5 stars 41 reviews
Owner description: Funderdome Indoor Play & Café is now OPEN in Fort Lauderdale! A nearly 9,000-square foot destination family fun center that promotes fun, fitness and...... more » Owner description: Funderdome Indoor Play & Café is now OPEN in Fort Lauderdale! A nearly 9,000-square foot destination family fun center that promotes fun, fitness and togetherness for kids and adults. The facility offers quality programming and free time, and is designed to be a place where everyone can participate as much – or as little – as they like.The main play space is open daily for free play, offering a great a...lternative to the beach or other (weather-dependent) outdoor activities. Play equipment includes a climbing wall, sky trail ropes challenge course, ball blasting arena, a high-energy laser maze, interactive game floor and giant indoor playground. A separate section for toddlers is available for free play, and is also used for Baby and Me classes. Funderdome also offers special events, such as Kids' Night Out, Mom's Morning Out, Spanish, Italian, and Yoga classes. Located near Ft. Lauderdale’s Port Everglades, this facility is also attraction for cruise passengers who need something to do before/after their cruises.Funderdome also has a café attached, separated from the play space by a wall that allows parents to relax with a coffee and use free Wi-Fi while children enjoy free play or take a class. While parents are welcome to join in the fun, many also appreciate the ability to sit back and watch the action from the comfortable lounge area.The facility also has several party rooms available, and can accommodate groups of up to 100 people. Funderdome hosts the best parties in South Florida, and is also a great option for corporate events and team building activities!Don't forget your socks! Funderdome is a shoe-free zone! « less
Attraction type  Game/ Entertainment Centers
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Bonnet House Museum and Gardens
As featured in 3 days in Ft. Lauderdale
Ollie #5 of 54 attractions in Fort Lauderdale
4.5 of 5 stars 140 reviews
Owner description: Ponds with bonnet water lilies and tropical gardens surround this historic 1921 plantation-style waterfront home, whose artistic and innovative...... more » Owner description: Ponds with bonnet water lilies and tropical gardens surround this historic 1921 plantation-style waterfront home, whose artistic and innovative owners, famed artist Frederic Clay Bartlett and his wife Evelyn, made equally beautiful inside. « less
Attraction type  Historic Sites; Museums; Gardens; Art Museums
Distance  2.5 miles from city center
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Fort Lauderdale Antique Car Museum
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Ollie #6 of 54 attractions in Fort Lauderdale
4.5 of 5 stars 37 reviews
Owner description: This museum is a reproduction of a Packard showroom from the 1920s. On display are 22 Packard motor cars from the 1900s to the 1940s, all in full...... more » Owner description: This museum is a reproduction of a Packard showroom from the 1920s. On display are 22 Packard motor cars from the 1900s to the 1940s, all in full working order. Among them, are Roadsters with compartments for golf clubs, a doctor's coupe with a compartment for his medical bag, and a 1929 645 Dual Cowl Phaeton that can self-lubricate its chassis as it drives along the road. « less
Attraction type  Museums
Distance  1.0 miles from city center
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Las Olas Boulevard
As featured in 3 days in Ft. Lauderdale
Ollie #7 of 54 attractions in Fort Lauderdale
4.5 of 5 stars 412 reviews
Owner description: Twinkling lights set the stage each evening for South Florida’s most architecturally unique, authentic, and eclectic shopping and dining district....... more » Owner description: Twinkling lights set the stage each evening for South Florida’s most architecturally unique, authentic, and eclectic shopping and dining district. Stroll the boulevard, duck in and out of our cool breezeways, and be delighted by what you’ll discover - nowhere else in Florida will you find. . . .Over 30 al fresco dining options, 10 major international art galleries, 2 world class museums, 65 unique shops filled with fashion, accessories, gifts, and more. « less
Attraction type  Landmarks/ Points of Interest; Malls
Distance  1.0 miles from city center
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Lady Helen Fishing Charters
Ollie #8 of 54 attractions in Fort Lauderdale
4.5 of 5 stars 28 reviews
Owner description: Capt. Jeff Salter run's his 29' twin diesel sportfisherman the "Lady Helen" out of Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The exciting world of deep sea...... more » Owner description: Capt. Jeff Salter run's his 29' twin diesel sportfisherman the "Lady Helen" out of Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The exciting world of deep sea fishing lies only 1.5 miles off Ft. Lauderdale's beach. Capt. Jeff offers private fishing charters for up to 4 anglers. He welcomes all anglers regardless of prior fishing experience. Children are also welcome and are encouraged to participate. The Lady Helen has rest room facilities and is equipped with full safety equipment. « less
Attraction type  Other
Distance  1.8 miles from city center
Fort Lauderdale Sun Trolley
Ollie #9 of 54 attractions in Fort Lauderdale
4.5 of 5 stars 68 reviews

Get on Board! The Fort Lauderdale Sun Trolley. A great way to see FTL and get around Downtown and the Beaches -- for only fifty-cents! The Sun Trolley goes just about anywhere you... more »

Attraction type  Public Transportation Systems
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Museum of Discovery and Science
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Ollie #10 of 54 attractions in Fort Lauderdale
4 of 5 stars 98 reviews
Owner description: There is always something new happening at the Museum of Discovery and Science. Spend a day of discovery exploring hundreds of interactive exhibits...... more » Owner description: There is always something new happening at the Museum of Discovery and Science. Spend a day of discovery exploring hundreds of interactive exhibits including the new EcoDiscovery Center. Visitors can take a ride on the Everglades Airboat Adventure, experience hurricane force winds in the Storm Center, dig for fossils alongside a giant prehistoric megalodon, get close to a confrontation between a saber-toothed cat and an Imperial mammoth, and enjoy the playful antics of North American river otters in their two-story indoor/outdoor habitat. See exciting science demonstrations, and presentations by community experts. Discover the amazing Everglades in the Florida EcoScapes exhibit. Hang out with bats, turtles and sharks. Meet an alligator and be charmed by a 6-foot-long snake. Take a ride to Mars or soar through the skies in an FA-18 cockpit simulator. And immerse yourself in a five-story-high film adventure at the AutoNation® IMAX 3D Theater, home of the BIGGEST screen in South Florida. Whether you’re two or 82 visit the Museum of Discovery and Science and enjoy a full day of family fun. « less
Attraction type  Science Museums; Movie Theaters
Distance  0.4 miles from city center
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Hugh Taylor Birch State Park
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Ollie #11 of 54 attractions in Fort Lauderdale
4.5 of 5 stars 64 reviews
Owner description: Smack in the middle of the city is this 180-acre park, which offers a respite from city life with picnicking, camping, swimming and canoeing and a...... more » Owner description: Smack in the middle of the city is this 180-acre park, which offers a respite from city life with picnicking, camping, swimming and canoeing and a chance to tour the home of the generous man who donated his lovely estate to Florida. « less
Attraction type  State Parks; Parks
Distance  2.6 miles from city center
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Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church
Ollie #12 of 54 attractions in Fort Lauderdale
5 of 5 stars 6 reviews
Attraction type  Architectural Buildings; Religious Sites
Distance  5.5 miles from city center
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Stranahan House
Ollie #13 of 54 attractions in Fort Lauderdale
4.5 of 5 stars 35 reviews
This is the city's oldest building.
Attraction type  Historic Sites; Museums
Distance  0.5 miles from city center
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Jungle Queen Riverboat
As featured in 3 days in Ft. Lauderdale
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Ollie #14 of 54 attractions in Fort Lauderdale
4 of 5 stars 281 reviews
Cruise the New River, feast on an all you can eat southern buffet, and visit a tropical island all in one night!
Attraction type  Dinner Theaters; Tours
Distance  2.5 miles from city center
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Sawgrass Recreation Park
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Ollie #15 of 54 attractions in Fort Lauderdale
4 of 5 stars 200 reviews
Owner description: Visit Ft. Lauderdale’s greatest airboat attraction, Sawgrass Recreation Park. Embark on a thrilling airboat tour through the Florida Everglades. Our...... more » Owner description: Visit Ft. Lauderdale’s greatest airboat attraction, Sawgrass Recreation Park. Embark on a thrilling airboat tour through the Florida Everglades. Our exhibits feature timed shows where you can hold an alligator and visit magnificent mammals such as the Florida Panther or the Black Leopard. Picnic areas, birthday parties, camping, rv parking. Exclusive private and nighttime airboat tours are now available year round! Open 7 days a week! Just 25 minutes from the heart of Ft. Lauderdale! « less
Attraction type  State Parks; Nature/ Wildlife Areas
Distance  19.2 miles from city center
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Museum of Art Fort Lauderdale
Ollie #16 of 54 attractions in Fort Lauderdale
3.5 of 5 stars 42 reviews
Attraction type  Art Museums
Distance  0.3 miles from city center
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Greater Fort Lauderdale & Broward County Convention Center
Ollie #17 of 54 attractions in Fort Lauderdale
4.5 of 5 stars 9 reviews
Attraction type  Convention Centers
Distance  2.2 miles from city center
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Laffing Matterz
Ollie #18 of 54 attractions in Fort Lauderdale
4 of 5 stars 22 reviews
Attraction type  Dinner Theaters
Distance  0.4 miles from city center
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Xtreme Indoor Karting
Ollie #19 of 54 attractions in Fort Lauderdale
4 of 5 stars 28 reviews
Owner description: Xtreme Indoor Karting, South Florida’s largest Indoor Karting track, great for corporate entertainment as well as for those who have the need for...... more » Owner description: Xtreme Indoor Karting, South Florida’s largest Indoor Karting track, great for corporate entertainment as well as for those who have the need for speed. Xtreme’s indoor karting track is one of the longest and fastest in the State of Florida.Xtreme Indoor Karting Features 90,000 Sq ft. of Pure Excitement ½ Mile Asphalt Track with Superior Grip and Handling 40 European Bowman Race Karts that Reach Speeds Up to 45 mph Specialty Cadet Karts for Children 8 Years or Older and Over 54” Tall Race Analysis, Driver Printouts and Live Results Timing board Finish Line Sports Bar featuring Big Screen TVs, Billiards Tables and a Full Liquor Bar with Daily Specials Over 100 Interactive Video Arcade Games 18-hole Indoor Mini-Golf Course Direct TV Sporting Packages Nascar Simulators Mini Bowling Lanes Fast Track Café Xtreme Pro Shop 6 Conference and Party Rooms Available for Business Meetings or Social Gatherings Wireless High Speed Internet Access Motivational Speaking and Team Building Exercises Available COMING SOON – Xtreme Laser Tag! « less
Attraction type  Game/ Entertainment Centers; Sports Complexes; Race Car Tracks
Distance  4.7 miles from city center
Cinema Paradiso
Ollie #20 of 54 attractions in Fort Lauderdale
4.5 of 5 stars 7 reviews
Attraction type  Movie Theaters
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