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Most kids are tourists at heart, always exploring and discovering. Whether you're on a family trip or just finally planning to visit the historic, scenic, sublime, and ridiculous spots near you, we've got them all covered museums, parks, great views, tours by land, air, or sea, and more!Museum of Discovery and ScienceParent rating: ![]() Location: 401 SW 2nd Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL The Museum of Discovery and Science is a great way to spend a rainy (or extremely sunny!) day. In the courtyard, check out the gravity clock. Balls climb to the top of this stru... |
Wannado CityParent rating: ![]() Location: Sawgrass Mills Mall, 12801 Sunrise Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale, FL Wannado City is permanently closing its doors on Jan. 12, 2011 What kid wouldn't want to experience what it's like to be a policeman, fireman, airplane pilot, or doctor? That's the ide... |
Bonnet House Museum & GardensParent rating: ![]() Location: 900 North Birch Road, Fort Lauderdale, FL The Bonnet House was built in the 1920s by Frederic Clay Bartlett, and was his personal interpretation of a plantation house. It's named for the water lily that once grew on the property's marshland.<...
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Swap ShopParent rating: ![]() Location: 3291 West Sunrise Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale, FL Operating since 1963, the Swap Shop is a unique shopping complex, billed as South Florida's second largest attraction. The 88-acre facility features an air-conditioned shopping complex, ...
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Jungle Queen Riverboat CruiseParent rating: ![]() Location: 800 Seabreeze Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale, FL The Jungle Queen Riverboat offers two options, a sightseeing cruise that departs twice a day, and the evening dinner cruise, which includes an all-you-can-eat Bar-B-Que and shrimp buffet. The boat de...
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Seminole Okalee Indian VillageParent rating: ![]() Location: 5716 Seminole Way, Fort Lauderdale, FL The Seminole Okalee Indian Village is located on the Hollywood Seminole Indian Reservation at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino. Attractions include the world's only deep water alligator ...
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TicketmasterParent rating: ![]() Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL Ticketmaster, the ticketing agent of choice for most large-scale venues and events, sometimes has great deals. Click on the website to buy tickets to sporting events, concerts, family events, a...
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Old Fort Lauderdale Village & MuseumParent rating: ![]() Location: 219 SW Second Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL Operated by the Ft. Lauderdale Historical Society, the museum and village allows visitors to experience what life was like in South Florida more than 100 years ago. Located where the Ne...
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Gallery at Beach PlaceParent rating: ![]() Location: 17 South Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd. (A1A), Fort Lauderdale, FL It's all about location for this mall. Located right on Fort Lauderdale Beach, the mall doesn't include big chains but does have a pretty eclectic collection of specialty shops along with ritzy...
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Historic Stranahan House MuseumParent rating: ![]() Location: 335 S.E. 6th Avenue, at Las Olas Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale, FL The Stranahan House was originally built as a trading post in 1901, and has also served as a post office, community center, and town hall. In 1906, it became the residence of Frank Str... |
Liberty Tree ParkParent rating: ![]() Location: 7421 NW 5th Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL Set among rolling hills and lots of shade trees, Liberty Tree Park hosts the annual Art in the Park event. Amenities include a tot lot, shaded picnic area, and an old fashioned gazebo, w...
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Community Center at Kennedy ParkParent rating: ![]() Location: 5555 Palm Tree Drive, Fort Lauderdale, FL The center facilities include classrooms, offices, and meeting areas. Outdoor amenities include a basketball court, racquetball/handball courts, shuffleboard, bocce court, horseshoe pit, tennis courts...
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Water TaxiParent rating: ![]() Location: 413 SW Third Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL The Water Taxi runs between Oakland Park Boulevard and Southeast 17th Street along the Intracoastal Waterway, and west along the New River into downtown Fort Lauderdale, as far as the Las Olas ...
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Fort Lauderdale Ghost ToursParent rating: ![]() Location: Andrews Avenue and Las Olas Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale, FL Ghost guides lead a "Cape and Lantern" tour to discover the hauntings, mystery, and history of Fort Lauderdale's dark past along the banks of the New River in the city's historic district. |
IGFA Hall of FameParent rating: ![]() Location: 300 Gulf Stream Way, Fort Lauderdale, FL The International Game Fishing Association Hall of Fame a variety of youth and family programs, including free fishing family clinics. Youth programs include educational labs and week-long spr...
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