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Nature
There is no place better to experience the Everglades, explore a magical underwater world, study fossils, butterflies, or tropical flowers, or simply soak up the pleasures of parks and Blue Wave beaches than at the very center of South Florida's Gold Coast: Greater Fort Lauderdale.
Nature
There is no place better to experience the Everglades, explore a magical underwater world, study fossils, butterflies, or tropical flowers, or simply soak up the pleasures of parks and Blue Wave beaches than at the very center of South Florida's Gold Coast: Greater Fort Lauderdale.
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Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum at Okalee
Seminole Hard Rock Casino, 5710 Seminole Way, Hollywood 33020
(954) 797-5570
Features Seminole genre, paintings, colorful patchwork displays, and vintage photos. Open Daily 9am-7pm, free admission.
Anne Kolb Nature Center
West Lake Park, 750 Sheridan St, Hollywood
(954) 926-2410
Experience this 1,500+ acre wetland mangrove forest habitat for wading birds and other native wildlife. Tidewater Tours offers educational boat tours. The Center also includes an Intracoastal fishing pier, five-story observation tower, nature, canoe and bicycle trails and environmental exhibit hall. Free.
Atlantic Coast Kayak
(954) 781-0073
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South Florida's premier outfitter since 1989 - teaching basic and advanced classes, operating guided kayak tours, and uniting paddler and craft. Tours include all the finest equipment, basic paddling instruction, incredible gourmet meals, and highly trained professional guides.
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Billie Swamp Safari
Big Cypress Reservation, Fort Lauderdale
(800) 949-6101, (941) 983-6101
Swamp Buggy exo-tours and airboat rides, alligator and snake show, swamp critter show, gift shop and Swamp Water Cafe. Airboat rides $15. Swamp Buggy Tours adults $25, seniors $23, children $15. Open daily 8:30am-6pm. |
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Bonnet House & Gardens
900 N. Birch Rd, Fort Lauderdale 33304
(954) 563-5393
35-acre subtropical, historical museum. Tue-Sat 10am - 4pm, Sun. noon - 4pm. (last tour 2:30pm). Closed Mon and some holidays. Adults $20, seniors $18, students $16, grounds tour $10, children under 6 free.
*$3.00 off for Broward County residents with ID |
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Butterfly World
3600 W. Sample Rd., Coconut Creek
(954) 977-4400
Thousands of live, rainbow-hued butterflies dwell in ten acres of waterfalls, orchids, roses and tropical gardens that are also home to fish, hummingbirds, lorikeet, insectarium, butterfly farm and outdoor cafe. Mon-Sat 9am-5pm, Sun 11am-5pm (Admission closes at 4pm). Adults $21.95, children 3-11 $15.95, under 3 free. |
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Everglades Day Safari
Fort Lauderdale
(800) 472-3069, (239) 472-1559
Your Everglades Day Safari will be an exciting adventure through the different kingdoms that make up the Everglades. You will be accompanied by a highly trained guide who will discuss the past, present and future of this truly unique area. Includes a jungle cruise, nature walk, lunch, drive and airboat ride. Our safaris depart Fort Lauderdale each morning at 7:45am and return about 5:30pm. Adults $140, Children 6-11 $104. |
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Everglades Holiday Park - Sightseeing Tours
21940 Griffin Rd, Fort Lauderdale
(800) 226-2244, (954) 434-8111
Fax: (954) 434-4252
Journey on an airboat through the "River of Grass." Expert fishing guide tours, fishing facilities, boat rentals and 24-hr. general store. 9am-5pm, departing every 20 minutes or less. Adults $21, children 3-11 $11. |
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Flamingo Gardens & Wray Botanical Collection
3750 South Flamingo Rd., Fort Lauderdale
(954) 473-2955
60-acre botanical gardens & wildlife sanctuary. Exotic & native plants, & Florida's "Champion" trees. Bird of Prey Center & free-flight walk through aviary, alligators, flamingos, bobcats & Florida Panthers. Open 9:30am-5:30pm, daily. Adults $17, children 4-11 $8.50. Narrated tour by tram additional. |
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Full Moon Kayak Co.
Fort Lauderdale
(954) 328-5231
A great way to get close to nature. Plan a 2 hour guided tour and enjoy the calm waters on a single or tandem kayak. Open 7 days a week. Day or night time trips. Large groups welcome. Self-guided trips and kayak classes available. |
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Hugh Taylor Birch State Park
3109 E Sunrise Blvd, Fort Lauderdale
(954) 564-4521
Nature trail, shaded picnic areas, beach access. In-line skating, volleyball, canoes, fishing. $4 per vehicle, $1 per pedestrians, bicyclist, passengers, under 6 free. Terramar Visitor Center open daily. |
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Riverwalk Arts & Entertainment District
SW 7th Avenue to SW 2nd Avenue, Fort Lauderdale
(954) 468-2540
World-class shopping, dining, theater, music, dance and visual arts can be found as you stroll through lush landscaping along Riverwalk Park. Be entertained by: The Broward Center for the Performing Arts, Museum of Art / Fort Lauderdale, Florida Grand Opera, Concert Association Florida, Stranahan House, Fort Lauderdale Historical Society, Museum of Discovery & Science, Cinema Paradiso, Miami City Ballet, Las Olas Boulevard, Himmarshee Village and Las Olas Riverfront. |
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Sawgrass Recreation Park
Highway 27, 2 miles north of I-75, Fort Lauderdale
(800) 457-0788, (954) 389-0202
Narrated Everglades airboat tours, 18th century Indian village, live alligator and reptile and birds of prey exhibit, camping, boat rentals, fishing, food, beverages. Open daily 6am-6pm. Tours from 9am-5pm. Adults $19.50, children $10. |
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Seminole Oaklee Indian Village
Seminole Paradise at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino , 5716 Seminole Way, Hollywood 33314
(954) 797-5551
Explore the history and culture of the Seminole Indians featuring an authentic Seminole Village with Tribal members demonstrating their world famous arts and crafts. Surrounded by native animal exhibits including; the endangered Florida panther, alligators, river otters, fox, birds, and more. Over 30 different species of animals on exhibit. Wildlife shows, alligator presentations, and animal feedings on the weekends. Open Wed-Fri 12pm-6pm, Sat-Sun 10am-6pm. |
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