Everglades Holiday Park

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Everglades Holiday Park in Fort Lauderdale, made famous by the Animal Planet show Gator Boys, offers fishing and airboat rides in the Everglades.  The hour long Everglades tours allow you access to the river of grass filled with all sorts of wildlife.  The informative tour guide takes a group out in their covered airboats every 20 minutes.  Tickets must be purchased for anyone over the age of 3 but there is discounted pricing for children.  

Fort Lauderdale Swap Shop & Thunderbird Drive In

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Fort Lauderdale Swap Shop & Thunderbird Drive In has been a can't miss attraction in Fort Lauderdale since the early 1960s.  The Swap Shop is located conveniently between I-95 and the Florida Turnpike right on a main road where it's ferris wheel and large sign can be seen.  This 88 acres complex of shopping and entertainment is open 7 days a week 365 days a year.  It operates one of the largest drive-in movie theaters in the world with 14 screens.

Funderdome

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Hot outside or kids are looking for something new to do?  Put your socks on and head over to the Funderdome in Fort Lauderdale.  Parents are allowed to come along for free and children from toddler age and up can enjoy an active time in the cool a.c.  The Toddler Zone is a brightly colored cushioned play land filled with vehicles, shapes and puzzles.  It is specially designed to be safe for the littlest ones so no big kids are allowed. Parents need to be supervising just in case little ones need assistance.

Galleria Mall

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 If you're planning on doing a little shopping here in South Florida, be sure to include Galleria Mall in Fort Lauderdale on Sunrise Blvd in your plans.



At Galleria Mall, there is something for everyone. Women will enjoy the selection of upscale department stores and boutiques. When it comes to shopping for men, the Galleria Mall covers everything from fashion to footwear at stores like Express Men and Finish Line. Of course, there are also specialty retailers for children of all ages such as Gap Kids and Gymboree. 

Joe Picasso's

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Joe Picasso's in Fort Lauderdale offers something for everyone from glass fusing to throwing clay on the pottery wheel.  Stop in and get creative!  If you need instruction, give them a call and set up a time for a lesson.  Learn step by step in a hands on lesson and make your own masterpiece. Bring the kids, come out for a girls night, or enjoy art as a neat date night idea. Parties can also be accomodated.  

Las Olas Riverfront

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Many people online today are looking for shopping and entertainment complexes that offer something more. And whether you are a long time resident of Fort Lauderdale or simply visiting on vacation the Las Olas Riverfront is definitely worth a visit.



Museum of Discovery and Science

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Fort Lauderdale's Museum of Discovery and Science is located in the heart of downtown off Las Olas and close to the picturesque Riverwalk area.  When you come to MODS you can easily plan to spend the entire day. With two floors and an entire new wing full of scientific exploration for the entire family as well as an IMAX theater and onsite restaurants (Subway & Auntie Anne's Pretzels), you'll have no reason to leave!  Parking for this attraction can be found on the surrounding streets' metered spots or at the adjacent parking garage.

The Gallery at Beach Place

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The Gallery at Beach Place is a beautiful open-air shopping & entertainment destination located on Highway A1A in Ft. Lauderdale. This is a fun place which provides the visitors with options in shopping, dining, live musical performances and various events. The atmosphere here is tropical and breezy with the Atlantic Ocean directly across the street. The view from here is simply awesome.

Union Planters Plaza

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 Union Planters Plaza is a retail center located in Ford Lauderdale, Broward County, Florida. The company behind this retail center, Edens, has a philosophy of providing community-centered shopping spaces. One of the pleasant aspects of this retail center is that it's not just billed as a place to spend money but a successful effort has been made to provide relaxing spaces where neighbours and families can meet and relax. 

Xtreme Action Park

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Xtreme Action Park is over 120,000 sq ft of family fun and entertainment located in western Fort Lauderdale. South Florida has its hot and humid days or afternoon storms but kids never quit wanting to go go go.  Take your family out regardless of the weather and have an amazing time!  Xtreme Action Park is poised to become the be all and end all of indoor active recreation in the area after this major overhaul. 

Complete overhaul and renovation completed Summer of 2015.