Most activities in Fort Lauderdale are related to the water in some fashion. Besides the beach, there's a labyrinth of waterways to explore as well as the nearby Everglades.
Anne Kolb Nature Center and Marina - 1500+acre wetland mangrove forest habitat. Boat tours, observation tour, intracoastal fishing pier, canoe and bicycle trails. Open 7:30a.m.-5:30p.m. seven days a week. Adults $3, children $1.50. West Lake Park
751 Sheridan Street
954-926-2410
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Billie Swamp Safari, Big Cypress Reservation - Swamp buggy eco-tours in Florida's Everglades. See alligators, snakes and other reptiles. Located 1 hour west of Ft. Lauderdale on I-75. Contact for more information and reservations.
941-983-6101
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Blockbuster Golf and Games - Video and virtual games, driving range, miniature golf, batting cages and bumper boats. 10:00 a.m.-midnight.
151 NW 136 Ave
954-846-7650
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Extoicars Rentals - Fit right in with what the locals drive. Cars from BMW, Rolls Royce, Porsche, Lamborghini, and Ferrari.
1540 SE 17th St.
954-467-1616
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Fathoms O'Fun Scuba and Snorkel - Reef and wreck diving and snorkeling. Trips leave twice daily. Learn to dive in 1 day. Full rental equipment available.
2507 North Ocean Blvd.
954-942-7333
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Fun Rentals - Rents things such as motorscooters, bikes, suspension mountain bikes, inline skates, surfboards and more. Open 7 Days 9-7. Located On The Corner Of Las Olas and Almond Ave between A1a North and A1a South.
954-768-9020
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Grand Prix Race-O-Rama/Golf-O-Rama - Go-carts, bumper cars, mini-golf, batting cages, Naskart racing and a bungee-like Sky Coaster ride. Sun.- Thur. 10 a.m.-11 p.m., Fri.-Sat. 10:30 a.m.-2 a.m. Video arcades 24 hours.
1801 NW 1st Street
954-921-1411
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International Swimming Hall of Fame Aquatic Complex - Swimming and diving facility. Hosts national and international competitions. Daily 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Mon.-Fri- also 6 p.m.-8 p.m. Adults $3, students and seniors $2.
501 Seabreeze Boulevard
954-468-1580
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Lion Country Safari - Drive your car through a wild life preserve with over 1200 animals roaming free. Also visit Safari World amusement park, narrated boat cruise, petting zoo, paddleboats, miniature golf. Open daily 9:30 am to 5:30 pm. (last car admitted at 4:30).
2003 Lion Country Safari Road
561-793-1084
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Sport Fishing Charters - Reservations for wide range of boats and charters. Call 8-6pm.
954-627-6357
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Vegas Empress - Five and six hour gaming cruises, sail twice daily with dinner or brunch buffet.
954-927-8473
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Las Olas Horse and Carriage Tours - Tour through the city's gaslit historic areas. Thurs.-Sat. 8 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Aboard at S.E. 8th Avenue and E. Las Olas Boulevard
763-7393
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Everglades Holiday Park - Airboat narrated tours across the Everglades, fishing, camping, picnicking, boat rental. Daily 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Air Boat Tours: Adults $12.50, children $6.25.
21940 Griffin Road
954-434-8111
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Glass Bottom Boat Trips - A 2 hour tour of Ft. Lauderdale's coral reefs aboard a 60 ft. glass bottom boat, snorkeling is also available. Tour and Snorkel trip departs Tues-Sat 9:30 am, Sun 2:00. Adults $15, children $10, Add $5 for snorkeling equipment included. Located at the Bahia Mar Yacht Basin on A1A.
540-467-6030
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Jungle Queen River Boat - Sternwheeler sightseeing cruise that plies the waters of the Intracoastal Water Way and New River. Daytime and dinner cruises available. Sight seeing cruises depart at 10am and 2pm. Dinner cruises depart nightly at 7pm. Bahia Mar Yacht Basin.
801 Seabreeze Boulevard
954-462-5596
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Sea Screamer - The only vessel with a complete, narrated circle of Ft. Lauderdale and the Pampano waterways. Two rides in one. Tour the Intracoastal, then Thrill past beaches and resorts on the ocean. Adults $15, Child $12. Call for schedule. Docked at Sands harbor Hotel and Marina. (1 block N. of Atlantic blvd. On E. side of Intracoastal)
125 N. Riverside Drive
954-566-9697
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Water Taxi - For sightseeing and transportation to hotels, shops, restaurants, nightclubs, beaches, homes, and marinas. Call for Water Taxi pickup. Boats run from 10am until early morning hours. Group tours and Charters available. Fares $7 one way, $13 round trip and $15 all-day pass. (A1A)
651 Seabreeze Blvd.
954-467-6677
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Most activities in Fort Lauderdale are related to the water in some fashion. Besides the beach, there's a labyrinth of waterways to explore as well as the nearby Everglades.
