Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA

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Fort Lauderdale is a city in the State of Florida, on the Atlantic coast 23 miles north of Miami. It is the county seat of Broward County situated on the southeast coast of Florida, centrally located between Miami and Palm Beach. Fort Lauderdale is known for it’s lush and tropical beauty and weather. Fort Lauderdale has miles of beautiful beaches and many miles of waterways, offering unlimited hours of activities, recreation and enjoyment. The Intracoastal Waterways of Fort Lauderdale have been nicknamed “Venice of America”. The city also has a wide array of restaurants, entertainment, and shopping.

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Beach Parks

Seven miles of beaches on the Atlantic Ocean with a wide range of activities including: boating, wind surfing, jet skiing, diving, snorkeling, fishing, rollerblading, walking, relaxing, shops and restaurants.

Fort Lauderdale Ocean Rescue supervises two miles of public beach from South Beach picnic area to just north of Hugh Taylor Birch State Park. www.fortlauderdale.gov/oceanrescue

DC Alexander Park 501 Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd. Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316 www.fortlauderdale.gov/cityparks/dcalexander

Earl Lifshey Park 3054 North Ocean Blvd. Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308 www.fortlauderdale.gov/cityparks/lifshey

Fort Lauderdale Beach Park 1100 Seabreeze Blvd. Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316 Boat Ramp – non-motorized, Grills, Picnic Table, Outdoor Showers, Restrooms, Basketball Full Court, Playground and Volleyball Court.www.fortlauderdale.gov/cityparks/ftlaud_beach

Vista Park 2851 N Atlantic Blvd. Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308 www.fortlauderdale.gov/cityparks/vista

Willingham Park 2100 N Atlantic Blvd. Fort Lauderdale, FL 33305 www.fortlauderdale.gov/cityparks/willingham

Canine Beach Sunrise Boulevard at A1A Fort Lauderdale, FL

One-Weekend Permits may be purchased from the Park Ranger on duty at Canine Beach. www.fortlauderdale.gov/cityparks/canine_beach

Attractions, Entertainment, Events and Facilities


Andrews Living Art Studio

23 NW 5th Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301

Stage show theater.

http://andrewslivingarts.org/

Art Serve Fort Lauderdale

1350 E Sunrise Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304 (954) 462-8190

Art Gallery

https://www.artserve.org/

Billie Swamp Safari

30000 Gator Tail Trail, Clewiston, FL 33440 (800) 949-6101

http://www.billieswamp.com/

Bonnet House

900 North Birch Road, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304 954-563-5393

Ponds with bonnet water lilies and tropical gardens surround this historic 35-acre 1921 courtyard style waterfront home.

http://www.bonnethouse.org/

Broward Center for the Performing Arts

201 Southwest Fifth Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312 954 462 0222

Musical and theater productions, including touring Broadway shows

https://www.browardcenter.org/online/

Broward County Main Library

100 S. Andrews Ave., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 954 357 7444

http://www.broward.org/library/Pages/Default.aspx

Buehler Planetarium and Observatory

3501 S.W. Davie Road Davie, FL 33314 954-201-6681

http://www.broward.edu/studentlife/planetarium/Pages/default.aspx

Butterfly World

3600 W. Sample Road, Coconut Creek, FL 33073 954-977-4400

http://www.butterflyworld.com/start.html

Cinema Paradiso

503 Southeast 6th Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 (954) 525-3456

Independent film theater.

http://www.fliff.com/

Dania Antique Row

Along US 1 near Dania Beach Blvd. Dania, FL

http://www.daniabeachchamber.org/pages/ArtsAntiques/

Davie Rodeo

4271 Davie Rd, Davie, FL 33314 (954) 797-1153

http://davieprorodeo.com/dpr/

Everglades Holiday Park

21940 Griffin Rd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33332 (954) 434-8111

Everglades airboat tours, gator show, boat rental, fishing and picnic area.

http://www.evergladesholidaypark.com/

Florida Grand Opera

800-741-1010

http://www.fgo.org/

Fort Lauderdale Antique Car Museum

1527 S.W. 1st Ave., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33315 954 779 7300

http://www.antiquecarmuseum.org/

Fort Lauderdale Aquatic Complex

501 Seabreeze Boulevard Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316 954-828-4580

Day and evening public swimming; 50-meter and 25-yard lanes.

www.fortlauderdale.gov/flac

Fort Lauderdale Children’s Theater

2542B E Sunrise Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304 (954) 763-6882

http://www.flct.org/

Fort Lauderdale Film Festival

954-525-3456

http://www.fliff.com/

Fort Lauderdale Fire and Safety Museum

1022 West Las Olas Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312 (954) 763-1005

http://www.fortlauderdalefiremuseum.com/index.php?page=home

Fort Lauderdale Historical Society

219 SW 2nd Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 (954) 463-4431

http://www.fortlauderdalehistoricalsociety.org/

Fort Lauderdale Stadium

1301 NW 55th Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309 (954)828-8942

Baltimore Orioles' spring training camp.

http://www.fortlauderdale.gov/cityparks/fortlauderdalestadium/

Funderdome

1455 SE 17th Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316 (954) 525-1816

family fun center, indoor playground.

http://www.funderdome.net/

Gallery at Beach Place

17 S Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316 (954)764-3460

Shopping, dining and musical performances and events.

http://www.galleryatbeachplace.com/

Greater Fort Lauderdale and Broward County Convention Center

1950 Eisenhower Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316 954.765.5900

http://www.ftlauderdalecc.com/

Joe Picasso’s

1495 North Federal Highway, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304 954.462.2551

Interactive art studio for both kids and adults.

http://www.joepicassos.com/

International Swimming Hall of Fame

One Hall of Fame Drive, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316 954-462-6536

A museum exhibiting the history of swimming and water sports.

http://www.ishof.org/

Laffing Matterz

201 SW Fifth Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312 954-462-0222

Dinner Theater at the Broward Center.

http://laffingmatterz.com/

Las Olas Blvd.

Shops and restaurants.

http://www.lasolasboulevard.com/

Las Olas Riverfront

300 SW First Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL

Entertainment and retail complex with movie theater and dining.

http://www.goriverwalk.com/

Museum of Art

1 East Las Olas Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 954-525-5500

Interesting art exhibits nicely displayed.

http://www.moafl.org/

Museum of Discovery & Science

401 South West Second Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312 954-467-6637

Science Museum and Movie Theaters, Activities for young children.

http://www.mods.org/

Old Fort Lauderdale Village and Museum

219 SW Second Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 954-463-4431

Historic old Fort Lauderdale buildings from the early 1900’s.

http://www.oldfortlauderdale.org/

Port Everglades

1850 Eller Drive, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316 (954)523-3404

One of the top three cruise ports in the world.

http://www.porteverglades.net/

Naval Air Station

4000 West Perimeter Road, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33315 754 300-9259

WWII items and historical information.

http://www.nasflmuseum.com/

Parker Playhouse

707 NE 8th St, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304 (954) 462-0222

A nearly 1200 seat theater.

https://www.parkerplayhouse.com/online/

Riverwalk Fort Lauderdale

305 South Andrews Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 954-468-1541

Shopping, dining and musical performances and events, Scenic and historic walking areas.

http://www.goriverwalk.com/

Sawgrass Mills

12801 W Sunrise Blvd, Sunrise, FL 33323 (954) 846-2350

The largest outlet mall in the United States with over 350 stores.

http://www.simon.com/mall/sawgrass-mills

Sawgrass Recreation Park

1006 N. U.S. Highway 27, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33327 954-389-0202

Airboat tour through the Florida Everglades.

http://www.sawgrassrecreationpark.com/evergladestourshome.html

Stranahan House

335 Southeast 6th Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 954-524-4736

Fort Lauderdale’s oldest building.

http://www.stranahanhouse.org/

Strikers Bowling and Family Sportscenter

8500 NW 44th St, Lauderhill, FL 33351 (954) 749-1400

http://www.strikersfamilysportscenter.com/

War Memorial Auditorium

800 NE 8th Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304 (954)828-5380

Event facility.

http://www.fortlauderdale.gov/wma/

Xtreme Indoor Karting

5300 N Powerline Road, Fort Lauderdale, FL 954-491-6265

Game/ Entertainment Centers, Sports Complexes, Race Car Tracks.

http://www.xtremeindoorkarting.com/

Fishing and Boating Tours

Blue Foot Pirate Adventures

801 Seabreeze Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316 954-530-8302

http://www.bluefootpirates.com/

Carrie B Cruises

440 North New River Drive East, Las Olas Blvd & SE 5th Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 954-768-9920

http://www.carriebcruises.com/

Duck Tours

17 South Ft Lauderdale Beach Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316 954- 761-4002

http://www.fortlauderdaleducktours.com/

Jungle Queen Riverboat

801 Seabreeze Blvd (Route A1A), Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316 954-462-5596

http://www.junglequeen.com/

Las Olas Gondola Tours

SE 1st Avenue, Ft. Lauderdale Rotary Way, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 800-277-1390

http://www.lasolasgondola.com/

The Main Event Sport Fishing

801 Seabreeze Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316 954-296-8797

Monster Sport Fishing Charters

1004 Seabreaze Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 954-764-8723

http://www.fishingonthemonster.com/

The Reel Appeal Sport Fishing

801 Seabreeze Blvd. Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316 954-638-6353

http://reelappealsportfishing.com/

Riverfront Cruises

300 S.W. 1st Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304 800-499-2248

http://www.fortlauderdalesightseeingcruise.com/

Tropical Sailing

801 Seabreeze Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316 954-579-8181

http://tropicalsailing.com/

Water Taxi

413 SW 3rd Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33313 (954) 467-6677

http://www.watertaxi.com/watertaxi/fort-lauderdale/

County Parks

Brian Piccolo Park & Velodrome 9501 Sheridan St., Cooper City, FL 33024 954-357-5150 www.broward.org/Parks/BrianPiccoloPark

175.2 acre with athletic fields, basketball, biking, tennis, racquetball, veldrome cycling track and inline skating, fishing, horseshoes, picnic area and playground.

C.B. Smith Park 900 N. Flamingo Rd., Pembroke Pines, FL 33028 954-357-5170 www.broward.org/parks/cbsmithpark

299 acre with water park, campground, tennis, golf, batting cages, bike rental,fishing, basketball, volleyball, horseshoes and playground.

Central Broward Regional Park & Stadium 3700 N.W. 11th Place, Lauderhill, FL 33311 954-357-5400 www.broward.org/parks/centralbrowardregionalpark

110 acre with water park, pool, sporting fields, boat rental, trails, picnic area and playground.

Deerfield Island Park 1720 Deerfield Island Park, Deerfield Beach, FL 33441 954-357-5100 www.broward.org/Parks/DeerfieldIslandPark

53.3 acre accessible by boat bordered by the Intracoastal Waterway, free boat shuttle, marina, dock, trails, picnic area.

Fern Forest Nature Center 201 Lyons Rd. South, Coconut Creek, FL 33063 954-357-5198 www.broward.org/Parks/FernForestNatureCenter

247.1 acre wilderness with boardwalk trail, cypress trail, exhibit hall and picnic area.

Hollywood North Beach Park 3601 N. Ocean Dr., Hollywood, FL 33019 954-357-5187 www.broward.org/parks/hollwoodnorthbeachpark

56 acre providing 1.1 mile of public beach, café, observation tower, picnic area, and fishing pier on Intracoastal side.

Long Key Natural Area and Nature Center 3501 SW 130th Ave., Davie, FL 33330 954-327-8797 www.broward.org/Arts/PublicArt/PadTour/Venue/Pages/LongKey.aspx 157 acre surrounded by Everglades marshes.

Markham Park & Target Range 16001 W. State Rd. 84, Sunrise, FL 33326 954-357-8868 www.broward.org/Parks/MarkhamPark

666 acre with campground, radio controlled airfield, lake, boat rental, boat ramp, tennis, volleyball, mountain bike trails, dog park, trails, picnic area and playground.

Miramar Pineland 3600 S. University Dr., Miramar, FL 33025 954-357-8776 www.broward.org/parks/miramarpineland/pages/default.aspx

157 acre with wetland trail and boardwalk, trail, picnic area, splash pad, and playground.


Easterlin Park, 1000 N.W. 38th St., Oakland Park, FL 33309; 954-357-5190 www.broward.org/Parks/EasterlinPark

46.6 acre campground with cypress trees, lake, trails, picnic area and playground

Plantation Heritage Park, 1100 S. Fig Tree Lane, Plantation, FL 33317; 954-357-5135 www.broward.org/parks/plantationheritagepark

88.5 acre with tropical fruit grove, lake, paddleboats, trails, picnic area and playground

Quiet Waters Park, 401 S. Powerline Rd.,Deerfield Beach, FL 33442; 954-357-5100 www.broward.org/parks/quietwaterspark

431.4 acre with a water park, cable water-skiing, bike rentals, boat rental, lakes, fishing, mountain bike trails, basketball courts, and a campground with platform tents and tepees. Also home to the Renaissance Festival, www.ren-fest.com one of South Florida's most popular annual festivals usually around Feb-March.

Secret Woods Nature Center 2701 W. State Rd. 84, Dania Beach, FL 33312 954-357-8884 www.broward.org/parks/secretwoodsnaturecenter

57 acre mangrove nature trail and boardwalk trail, butterfly exhibit, and nature center.

T.Y. (Topeekeegee Yugnee) Park, 3300 N. Park Rd., Hollywood, FL 33021; 954-357-8811 www.broward.org/parks/topeekeegeeyugneepark

138.6 acre campground, water park, marina, lake, fishing, bike rental, fitness zone, picnic area, tennis, basketball, volleyball and playground.

Tradewinds Park & Stables, 3600 W. Sample Rd., Coconut Creek, FL 33073; 954-357-8870 www.broward.org/parks/tradewindspark

626.7 acre with horse stable, guided trail rides, pony rides, picnic area, biking, lake, fishing, bounce house and playground. Butterfly World is on the south side of the park. Holiday Fantasy of Lights features a seasonal drive-through attraction, www.holidaylightsdrivethru.com around Dec.

Tree Tops Park 3900 S.W. 100th Ave., Davie, FL 33328 954-357-5130 www.broward.org/parks/treetopspark

243 acre equestrian trail and activities, horse and pony rides, nature trail, boardwalks, lake, boating, fishing, marina, picnic area, and playground.

Vista View Park 4001 S.W. 142nd Ave., Davie, FL 33330 954-357-8898 www.broward.org/parks/vistaviewpark

272 acre with horse trail, paved pathways for walking, running, skating or cycling, trails, airstrip for radio-controlled plane, fishing, basketball, picnic area, and playground.

West Lake Park/ Anne Kolb Nature Center 1200 Sheridan St. / 751 Sheridan St., Hollywood, FL 33019 954-357-5161 www.broward.org/parks/westlakepark

174.3 acre mangrove estuary just west of the intracoastal waterway, picnic area, lake, dock, fishing, hiking, tennis, basketball, racquetball, volleyball, marina with canoe and kayak rental, nature center exhibit hall with 3500 gallon saltwater aquarium, local artist and photographer gallery.


City Parks

Holiday Park 1150 G. Harold Martin Drive Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304 954-828-5385 www.fortlauderdale.gov/cityparks/holiday

93.8 acre with athletic fields, tennis center, recreation center, raquetball, basketball, volleyball, trails, picnic area and playground.


Mills Pond Park 2201 NW 9th Avenue Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311 954-828-8943 www.fortlauderdale.gov/cityparks/mills_pond 152.5 acre with water skiing, athletic fields, radio-controlled cars, picnic area, and playground.


Riverwalk Linear Park 20 N. New River Drive Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312 954-828-PARK www.fortlauderdale.gov/cityparks/riverwalk 18.2 acre water frontage, lighted walkway, gazebo, picnic area, and restroom. Open 24 hours/day, 7 days/week.


Snyder Park 3299 SW 4th Avenue Fort Lauderdale, FL 33315 954-828-4341 www.fortlauderdale.gov/cityparks/snyder 92.3 acre with native plants, nature trails, butterfly garden, basketball, volleyball, dog park, bike, picnic area and playground.

State Parks

Hugh Taylor Birch State 3109 East Sunrise Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304 954-564-4521 www.floridastateparks.org/hughtaylorbirch

180 acre beach, swimming, canoeing, trails, skating, biking, camping, picnic area, and playground.

John U. Lloyd Beach State Park 6503 N. Ocean Drive Dania Beach, Florida 33004 954-923-2833 www.floridastateparks.org/lloydBeach 312 acre beach, fishing, canoeing, swimming, nature mangrove waterway, boating, and picnic area.

Transportation


Broward Transit 954- 357-8400 www.broward.org/bct/Pages


Sun Trolley

The Fort Lauderdale Sun Trolley. A great way to see FTL and get around Downtown and the Beaches for only one dollar. From the Broward Center for the Arts, to dining along 17th Street or Las Olas or at the beach on A1A. a unique way to travel from hotel to Los Olas or to and and from the beach. www.suntrolley.com


Tri-Rail

Rail system running in Broward, Dade and Palm Beach Counties 800-TRI-RAIL (800-874-7245) www.tri-rail.com


Brightline South Florida train. https://gobrightline.com/


Cruise

Port Everglades 1850 Eller Drive, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316 954-523-3404 www.porteverglades.net for ship schedule.

Golf Courses

Grande Oaks Golf Club 3201 West Rolling Hills Circle, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33328 954-916-2899

www.grandeoaks.com/index.php

Inverrary Country Club and Golf Course 840 Inverrary Blvd, Lauderhill, FL 33319 954-733-7550

www.inverrarygolf.com

City of Pompano Beach Golf Course 1101 N. Federal Highway Pompano Beach, Fl 33060 954-786-4142

www.pompanobeachfl.gov/pages/department_directory/parks_recreation_and_cultural_arts/golf_course/golf_course.html.php

Sunrise Country Club 7400 NW 24th Pl, Sunrise, FL 33313 954-742-4333

www.sunriseccgolf.com

TPC at Heron Bay 11801 Heron Bay Blvd. Coral Springs, FL 33076 954-796-2000

www.heronbay.clublink.com

Gaming and Casinos

Dania Casino and Jai Alai 301 E. Dania Beach Blvd. Dania Beach, FL 33004

954-920-1511 www.daniacasino.com Jai alai and casino.

Gulfstream Park Racing and Casino 901 S Federal Hwy Hallandale Beach, FL 33009

954-454-7000 www.gulfstreampark.com Thoroughbred horse racing and casino.

Isle Casino Racing Pompano Park 777 Isle of Capri Circle Pompano Beach, FL 33069

954-972-2000 www.pompano-park.isleofcapricasinos.com/index.aspx Harness horse racing track and casino.

Mardi Gras Casino 831 N Federal Hwy. Hallandale Beach, FL 33009

954-924-3200 www.mardigrascasinofl.com Greyhound dog racing and casino.

Seminole Casino Coconut Creek 5550 N.W. 40th Street Coconut Creek, FL 33073

954-977-6700 www.seminolecoconutcreekcasino.com Casino

Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino One Seminole Way Hollywood, FL 33314

954-327-7625 www.seminolehardrockhollywood.com

Hotel and casino.

Seminole Indian Casino Hollywood 4150 N State Rd 7 Hollywood, FL 33021

954-961-3220 www.seminoleclassiccasino.com Casino

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Any questions contact: Kathy Kafka

Email: kathy1000kai@yahoo.com

Phone: 954-790-0646