Things to do in
Fort Lauderdale
Las Olas Boulevard
Big cities often have one street that’s especially notable. In Fort Lauderdale, that’s Las Olas Boulevard.
Bonnet House Museum & Gardens
One of the most intriguing and illustrious places in Fort Lauderdale is the Bonnet House Museum & Gardens. This former estate is now open to the public, serving as an incredible museum.
NSU Art Museum
This museum, one of Los Olas Boulevard’s finest attractions, shows its ambition as soon as you see the cutting-edge design of the building. It helps to honor the best of the region.
The Stranahan House Museum
Seeing the long-standing building in a city is your chance to not only have a great sightseeing opportunity but to also ponder just how much can change in a relatively short period of time.
Beaches
These attractions are great, but you won’t know just how amazing they are until you see them firsthand. Even if you’re only in Fort Lauderdale for a weekend, you need to spend some time at the beach.
Museum of Discovery and Science
Learning on vacation can be a super-thrilling experience, especially when you go to places like the Museum of Discovery and Science in Fort Lauderdale.
Fort Lauderdale Beach Park
When the weather is just right (which is very often), you can have the absolute time of your life here.
Jungle Queen Riverboat
For more than 80 years, these boats have given tourists an excellent journey along the New River. It’s one of those tourist attractions that makes Fort Lauderdale such a great place.
Antique Car Museum
There are plenty of historic automobiles on display, and you can definitely appreciate the evolution of automotive design.
Everglades Holiday Park
The animal life around here is also quite amazing. Florida is widely associated with alligators, and Everglades Holiday Park lets you see these ferocious creatures in their natural habitat.
Hugh Taylor Birch State Park
There are lots of great trees at the Hugh Taylor Birch State Park, but they’re not the most impressive feature of this park. That honor would have to go to the diversity of animal life.
Broward Center for the Performing Arts
Ft Lauderdale shows they especially understand this with the Broward Center for the Performing Arts. This is a tremendously beloved institution in Florida for live entertainment.
Historical Society & Museum
Given how many information-rich museums there are, Fort Lauderdale can feel like one giant historical society and museum. However, you owe it to yourself to see the Fort Lauderdale Historical Society & Museum.
Riverfront Gondola Tours
One of the top parts of visiting Fort Lauderdale can be going up and down the canals of this Florida city. Experiencing Riverfront Gondola Tours is one of the most unique things to do while in Fort Lauderdale.
Circle House Coffee
Getting a cup of coffee can certainly be nice, but it might not seem all that notable. However, Circle House Coffee in Fort Lauderdale gives you an experience that you’ll be savoring as soon as you step in.
Invasive Species Brewing
Grabbing a beer at night is one of the most fun activities, but sometimes you want something that’s a little more exciting that the brews you can get at home or anywhere else.
Riverwalk Fort Lauderdale
One of the most fun things to do in Florida is to come to Riverwalk Fort Lauderdale. Things are constantly happening here, whether on the weekend or during the week. If you have a free day in Florida, you should come here.
BlueFoot Pirate Adventures
BlueFoot Pirate Adventures gives strong evidence that Fort Lauderdale is one of the most fun places in the country. This is what do if you love playing dress-up and getting out on the water.
Flamingo Gardens
Some of the best things to see when in Fort Lauderdale are animals. Flamingo Gardens is a wildlife sanctuary for some of the most precious species around. Here, you’ll be near creatures that are unique in countless ways.
27 Bar & Lounge
It commemorates late musicians like Jimi Hendrix and Janis Joplin, who were part of the tragic “27 Club.” Rock fans looking for what to do should definitely come to this place.