Attractions for Ft. Lauderdale, Florida

Attractions for Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
Fort Lauderdale, Florida is a unique destination with exciting activities and attractions. Whether you are planning a family vacation or a romantic weekend for two, Fort Lauderdale is sure to have something to pique your interest. From jetskiing to snorkeling, camping to canoeing, it can all be done in this sunny locale.

Everglades Holiday Park

The Everglades Holiday park offers guided airboat tours over the Everglades, allowing visitors to see a variety of wildlife including alligators. The park also offers personal boat rental and camping.

Everglades Holiday Park
21940 Griffin Road
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33332
(954) 434-8111

A Admirals Cruise Line

Featuring glass bottomed yachts, A Admirals Cruise Line allows visitors to see under the ocean. Schools of fish, reefs, and and other marine life can all be observed while on one of A Admirals cruises. Dining is also available on board, with gourmet meals served several times a day.

A Admirals Cruise Line
757 SE 15th Street
Ste 1034 Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
(954) 536-7594

Fort Lauderdale Beachfront

Fort Lauderdale has seven miles of beachfront for visitors to enjoy. There are tons of beach activities, including boating, jet skiing, parasailing and beach volleyball. There are plenty of shops, restaurants, and rental vendors available along the shoreline.

Water Taxi

The Water Taxi gives visitors a unique way to explore the city of Fort Lauderdale. Using the city's system of water ways, the water taxi has eleven stops throughout Fort Lauderdale, allowing visitors to see the entire city and have easy access to where they need to go.

Water Taxi
1850 SE 17th Street, Suite 106A
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33316
(954) 467-6677

Hugh Taylor Birch State Park

Offering camping and canoe rentals, Hugh Taylor Birch State Park is a 180 acre park containing a lagoon and hiking and biking trails. It is close to the beach as well as shopping and dining.

Hugh Taylor Birch State Park
3109 East Sunrise Blvd.
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304
(954) 564-4521

Tropical Sailing

In addition to full and half day sailing trips, Tropical Sailing offers snorkeling in the warm waters of Florida. Sail or kayak tours are also available. Catered meals can be reserved, and the boats can be reserved for parties and events.

Tropical Sailing
801 Seabreeze Blvd.
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
(954) 579-8181

Las Olas Boulevard

Las Olas Boulevard is a popular destination for visitors and locals alike. The street mall contains a wide variety of shops, cafes, restaurants, spas and art galleries.


Los Olas Blvd
Fort Lauderdale, FL
(954) 937-7386

Jungle Queen

The Jungle Queen Riverboat Tour takes visitors across the New River to the Jungle Queen Tropical Isle. An all you can eat Southern-style buffet is served on the boat ride. The Jungle Queen Isle is home to rare trees, monkeys, iguanas and exotic birds. There is also an informative alligator show.

Jungle Queen Riverboat Tour
801 Seabreeze Blvd.
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304
(954) 462-5596

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