Top Fort Lauderdale Parks

Avoid crowded bars and opt for a more fun way to listen to great music and enjoy your favorite drinks—a cruise that passes through downtown Fort Lauderdale, Port Everglades, and Las Olas Boulevard. No need to worry about expensive bar tabs—you can bring your own drinks and use the cooler boxes on the boat. As the sun sets, get spectacular views of Fort Lauderdale’s skyline and sail past luxurious yachts and mansions.

A half-day fishing trip in Fort Lauderdale s a great way to get out on the water, admire coastal views, and reel in a few favorites like grouper, trigger fish, and snapper. This tour is geared toward beginner fishers and includes the instruction and equipment you need to make your first catch. Plus, fish cleaning is included so you can cook up your catch when you get home.

Make sure you tick off the most important highlights of the Everglades with an experienced guide in the lead when you book this Everglades airboat tour. Race through the River of Grass listening to in-depth commentary on the local environment and wildlife. Plus, round-trip transport from Fort Lauderdale is provided for a stress-free adventure.

Explore Fort Lauderdale’s underwater world—without doing snorkeling location research beforehand—with this convenient guided tour. No need to worry about organizing equipment hire, as snorkeling gear is provided, and a guide takes the lead to show you where to find beautiful coral reefs and abundant marine life. Fish you might spot along the way include angelfish, tangs, and butterflyfish.

This Fort Lauderdale half-day trip is an excellent introduction to deep sea fishing. Cruise past the mansions on "Millionaire’s Row" on the way to the first line-in spot, then get ready to reel. Mates are on hand at all times to offer tips and help with baiting. Back at the marina, they’ll also clean your fish and offer suggestions of local restaurants that will prepare your catch.

Escape to 60 acres of tropical paradise with this admission ticket to Flamingo Gardens Botanical Garden and Everglades Wildlife Sanctuary. The gardens boast more than 3,000 species of rare and exotic, tropical, subtropical and native plants. The arboretum has some of the largest trees in the entire state of Florida. And the wildlife sanctuary is home to native-Florida animals like alligators, bobcats, otters, eagles, bears, panthers, peacocks and, of course, the famous flamingos.

At the Hard Rock Café Hollywood Florida, every meal is an experience, whether on the road or on a lunch break. Dine in style and feel like a star at this popular restaurant, located at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino. Savor a 2- or 3-course, fixed-price meal with choice of theme. Enjoy the Legendary Burger, ribs, salmon, steak or a vegetarian option for the main course along with a side and desert. Coffee, tea or soft drink included.

A combination of Jet Skiing, snorkeling, and scuba diving, the SEABOB is a truly remarkable experience that lets you swim with the fishes quietly and safely. After a short gear fitting and training session on the SEABOB, explore three local reefs where you can dive up to eight feet and see a variety of aquatic sea life.

This ticket grants you admission to the Florida Everglades Sawgrass Recreation Park along with a 30-minute Everglades Airboat Ride and a live Wild Animal Show! The thrilling Everglades Airboat ride is guided by experienced and trained Captains. The Airboat will travel on the famous Sawgrass bed on the river. The most exciting part is seeing the wildlife in the Sawgrass waters. This is an experience nothing like anywhere else in the world as we glide across the river and you are face-to-face with the native wildlife. After your airboat ride, explore the exhibit areas featuring over 100 reptiles and mammals that have been adopted and rescued. You will see the Florida Alligator that can be traced back to the original Dinosaurs. Bring your Camera. This is a touch free experience to protect the animals. Choose to upgrade to include roundtrip transportation from Lincoln Road or Bayside Market or make it a Full Day Combo that also includes a 90-Minute Cruise and Hop-on Hop-off Bus!

Explore the natural beauty of Fort Lauderdale’s Island City during a stand-up paddleboard (SUP) tour. Glide through the mangroves, catch sight of marine wildlife, and enjoy unobstructed views of Wilton Manors from the water. Your SUP tour includes a paddleboard, safety equipment, and a brief training session. Plus, choose from morning or afternoon times to easily fit this activity into your schedule.