3 HOURS SIGHSEEING TOUR

LAS OLAS BOULEVARD
Downtown Fort Lauderdale

Take a leisurely stroll, people watch, sip a cappuccino at an outdoor cafe or shop the chic boutiques along Las Olas Boulevard, a sophisticated mile of fashion, art and sidewalk cafes. Stop by Stranahan House, a preserved 1900s house furnished with antiques of the era. Or " follow the red brick road" of Riverwalk, the landscaped park, to the Arts & Entertainment District. 

RIVERWALK ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT DISTRICT
Downtown Fort Lauderdale (954) 468-1541

The heart of downtown Fort Lauderdale is comprised of shopping, dining, waterfront parks, and cultural attractions -- the Broward Center for the Performing Arts, Museum of Discovery & Science, Florida Grand Opera, Historic Second St., Old Fort Lauderdale Museum of History, Museum of Art, Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival, and Stranahan House. All are along brick-lined Riverwalk, a meandering promenade that runs along the New River. The 22-block district includes chic Las Olas Blvd. and Las Olas Riverfront, the entertainment complex.

BEACHFRONT PROMENADE
Fort Lauderdale Beach Boulevard (954) 760-9570

Only two miles north of Port Everglades, you can experience the landscaped beachfront promenade with its signature white wave wall and brick paved path. Across the street, visit Beachplace for casual fun, shopping, dining, and entertainment.

ATTRACTIONS

Tell of taxis that drive on water, rivers made of grass, and dinner dates with the moon.
Tell of boats that dress for the holidays, flowers that bloom in December and people with fins.
Tell of a city with more water than land, more putting greens than lawn, and skies more colorful than an art museum.
And if in so telling, a devoted friend should suggest you need a little more time off, bring out the photos.

Free Things to Do

Free your mind and free your wallet in Greater Fort Lauderdale.

The beach beckons...from sunrises and snorkeling, to catching a wave or catching a nap, the beauty of the beach is a must-see. See below for a list of other no-cost ways to play.

Arts & Entertainment

Plunge into a culture as deep as the ocean which frames us. A culture characterized by Seminoles and Broadway shows. Tasty jazz and art festivals. And like the horizon here, the list goes on and on and on.

Just minutes from the beach is the Riverwalk Arts and Entertainment District in downtown Fort Lauderdale, home to cultural attractions, shops, parks and restaurants.  Along Riverwalk, the brick-lined meandering promenade, discover the Broward Center for the Performing Arts, Museum of Discovery and Science with its Blockbuster 3D IMAX Theater, Florida Grand Opera, Old Fort Lauderdale, Stranahan House and the Museum of Art, home to the “mummy” of all exhibitions in December 2005, with the rare King Tut exhibition: Tutankhamun and the Golden Age of the Pharaohs.

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.

Just For Kids

Alligators, flamingos and butterflies-- Oh my!

Children delight in South Florida's unique natural wonders from the beach to the Everglades. Visit Seminole Indian tribal villages and cowboys in the wild, wild west in Davie. Boating in the "Venice of America" includes glass-bottom boat tours, sightseeing cruises, tidewater tours showcasing the unique ecology of the region, airboat tours of the river of grass at Everglades Holiday Park, the Jungle Queen Riverboat which offers a step back into history on board a paddlewheeler, Riverfront Cruises and Water Taxi. And, no car seats necessary.

Wannado City at Sawgrass Mills is a new indoor city where kids choose among 250 careers. Even kids love to shop for themselves! Great shopping choices include Galleria Mall just off the beach, Swap Shop and Festival Marketplace.

Sports

A mecca for the avid sportsperson, the area features endless holes of golf, miles of wilderness trails for hiking and biking, unsurpassed snorkeling, diving and deep sea fishing, premier thoroughbred horseracing at Gulfstream Park, Florida Panthers ice hockey at the state-of-the-art BankAtlantic Center and interactive exhibits at the International Game Fish Association's Fishing Hall of Fame and Museum. Select your sort of sport year round.

Dining

Dining is an important part of the South Florida culture. With more than 3,500 restaurants ranging from intimate cafes to al fresco waterfront dining spots to quaint bistros, ethnic eateries and world renowned steakhouses. You'll find New Florida taste treats---seafood straight from the sea and field fresh fruits and vegetables. Take a look at our creative dining selections, pick one and enjoy a great meal. You will have about 87,660 meals in your lifetime! Don't waste any.

Nightlife

Greater Fort Lauderdale comes alive when the sun sets. Here is a sampling of outdoor cafes with music, jazz clubs, entertainment spots, comedy clubs and others.

Some Attractions we recommend

Adventure World
3570 South Ocean Drive, Hollywood
(954) 457-9575
Email: abc@atlanticbeachclubs.com
Action-packed recreational center designed for thrills that the whole family can enjoy. Jet skis and air cat, kayak, canoeing and boat excursions. Florida outback fishing expeditions. Reservations advised. Open 365 days a year, 10am-6pm.

African American Research Library & Cultural Center
2650 Sistrunk Blvd., Fort Lauderdale
(954) 625-2800
More than 75,000 books, documents, artifacts that focus on the experiences of people of African descent. Mon-Thurs 10am-8pm, Sat 9am-5pm. Free.

Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum
Big Cypress Reservation, Fort Lauderdale
(863) 902-1113
The Seminole Tribe of Florida presents their history and culture through exhibits, rare artifacts, dramatic film, nature trails and a "living" village. Gift shop. Tues-Sun 9am-5pm. Adults $6, seniors/students/children $4, under 6 free.

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.

Art & Culture Center of Hollywood
1650 Harrison St., Hollywood 33019
(954) 921-3275
Fax: (954) 921-3273
Spanish mansion built in 1924 in beautiful downtown Hollywood's art district. Ever-changing exhibits make an electric backdrop to a banquet or reception.

The Gallery at BeachPlace
17 S. Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd., Fort Lauderdale
(954) 764-3460
Blend of outdoor shopping, dining and nightlife including Cafe Iguana, Fat Tuesday, Hooters, Howl at the Moon, LuLu's Bait Shack, Sally O'Brien's and Sloppy Joes. All along the beachfront, two blocks north of Las Olas Blvd.

Bike Tour Fort Lauderdale
Tour Hut, 101 South A1A, one block south of Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale
(954) 588-9565
Email: info@biketourftlauderdale.com
Refreshing and exhilarating, but not strenuous, tour of Fort Lauderdale, including historical parks, beaches, plush neighborhoods, downtown and Las Olas Blvd. Small groups of 4-6. Approx. 2 hours. $30pp (includes bike rental). Call for dates and times.

Billie Swamp Safari
Big Cypress Reservation, Fort Lauderdale
(800) 949-6101, (941) 983-6101
Learn about the land, history and culture of the Seminole Indians. Skim over glittering waterscapes in an airboat, experience a swamp buggy eco-tour, paddle a canoe, walk the Swamp Trail and come face-to-face with the resident alligators. Airboat rides $14, swamp buggy tours $22 adults, $20 seniors, $12 child. Open daily 8:30am-6:30pm.

Broward Center for the Performing Arts
201 SW 5th Ave., Fort Lauderdale 33302
(954) 462-0222
Fax: (954) 468-3541
State-of-the-art complex situated on the banks of the New River allows your guests to arrive by boat for a truly dramatic evening! Home to the finest Broadway productions, musicals, opera, dance and children's shows.

Carrie B. Harbor Tours
Just off Las Olas Blvd on SE 5th Ave, Fort Lauderdale
(954) 768-9920
1 1/2 hour cruises of the Intracoastal Waterway, Port Everglades, yachts of the rich and famous. Daily 11am, 1pm, 3pm. Adults $13.95, under 11 $6.95.

Club Nautico Boat Rentals
Fort Lauderdale
(954) 779-3866
Safety-equipped powerboats from 18-39 feet. Dive, snorkel, cruise the Intracoastal or fish for the big one off shore. Ocean access is allowed. Deerfield Beach location- Cove Marina (954) 421-4628.

Dania Beach Hurricane
1760 NW 1st Street (next to Boomers), Dania Beach
(954) 921-RIDE
Wooden roller coaster with 3,200 feet worth of adrenaline-pumping excitement with speeds up to 55 miles per hour. 2-minute ride. Open daily 10am to 11pm, till 2am on weekends. Unlimited rides for $10.

Ghosts, Mysteries & Legends of Old Fort Lauderdale
305 S. Andrews Ave., Fort Lauderdale
(954) 523-1501
Email: keywtours@yahoo.com
Take a lantern-led, evening ghost tour along the banks of the New River. Discover the history, mystery and hauntings of Fort Lauderdle's dark past. Tours depart nightly, 90 minutes along the New River 8pm & 9pm.

International Game Fish Association (IGFA) Fishing Hall of Fame & Museum
300 Gulf Stream Way, Dania
(954) 922-4212
Fax: (954) 924-4220
The International Game Fish Association's $32 million facility offers stunning visual settings and exciting interactive experiences, including simulated fishing. It provides an extraordinary setting for any business meeting or social event.

Outdoor World Bass Pro Shops
200 Gulf Stream Way, Dania
(954) 929-7710
New 160,000 sq. ft. showroom dedicated to the outdoor enthusiast, including fishing, hunting, boating, camping, athletics and golf. Features indoor waterfall, archery and shooting range, aquarium and restaurant.

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 Lauderale, Florida Grand Opera, Concert Association Florida, Strananhan House, Old Fort Lauderdale Village & Museum, Museum of Dsicovery & Science, Cinema Pardiso, Miami City Ballet, Las Olas Boulevard, Himmarshee Village and Las Olas Riverfront.

Sawgrass Mills
12801 W. Sunrise Blvd., Sunrise
(954) 846-2300
Florida's largest retail and entertainment center features 300 name-brand stores, outlets, restaurants cinemas and entertainment venues. Home to Wannado City, America's first indoor role-playing theme park for kids! Coming soon, The Colonnade Outlets, an imaginative open-air promenade providing customers with high-end, off-price nationally and internationally prominent retailers and grand gourmet dining options. Mon-Sat 10am-9:30pm, Sun 11am-8pm. Restaurants, cinemas and entertainment venues have extended hours.

Seminole Paradise
5804 Seminole Way, Hollywood
(954) 583-3681
17 restaurants and 10 nightclubs, including The Club with live entertainment, Jazziz Live, Pangaea dance club, Gryphon with light show and dancing divas, Club Orchid with dancing, Headliners Comedy Club, 88's Dueling Piano Bar, Passion rock and roll-island themed dance club, Legends in Concert impersonators, and Murphy's Law Irish Pub.

Every Thursday night spectacular fireworks display 8pm; live music & street performers 7-11pm.

Swap Shop
3501 W Sunrise Blvd, Fort Lauderdale
(954) 791-7927
Largest indoor-outdoor flea market in South Florida. Air-conditioned entertainment and food court area. All merchandise guaranteed. One-hour circus shows daily (except Tues.), with some free seating. 13-screen drive-in theater. Open daily.

Wannado City
Sawgrass Mills, 12801 W. Sunrise Blvd., Sunrise
(888) 926-6236, (954) 838-7100
America's first indoor role playing theme park where kids practice playing hundred of careers in many realistic venues. Opens daily 10am, children $34.95, adults $15.95, under 3 free.

Please call for actual rates, openingtimes, shows etc. – We will not guarantee!

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Scuba School and Dive Center
PADI 5 Star Dive Center
National Geographic Dive Center
Universal Referral Location

Address:
3331 East Oakland Park Blvd.,
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308

Phone Number: 954-566-6344 or 877-88SCUBA

Located on East Oakland Park Blvd. next to A1A