Sights in Fort Lauderdale
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Wannado City
It’s worth a short day trip to the nearby City of Sunrise for this kids’ theme park, which asks children, ‘Whatchya wanna do?’ Get it? Never mind. Kids get to experience our crushing day-to-day as something fun and exciting in a series of little villages, costumes and games that lets them act as circus ringmaster, perform surgery, investigate a crime scene and, of course, have mom and dad buy plenty of souvenirs. Daily hours vary by season; call for more info.
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Museum of Discovery & Science
A 52ft kinetic-energy sculpture greets you at the Museum of Discovery & Science. Fun exhibits include Gizmo City and Runways to Rockets - where it actually is rocket science.
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Fort Lauderdale Historical Society
Discover a Florida of colonial villas and bougainvillea, rather than Mickey Mouse and Miami, at this organization, which maintains the Hoch Heritage Center, a historic research facility; the century-old New River Inn, Philemon Bryan House and King-Cromartie House, open for tours; and the 1899 Replica Schoolhouse. The museum mounts exhibits on Fort Lauderdale and Broward County history and Seminole folk art and also offers guided walking tours of historic downtown. Call for details.
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Butterfly World
The first indoor butterfly park in the US, Butterfly World today is one of the largest butterfly exhibits anywhere, featuring thousands of live, exotic species, such as the bright blue morphos or camouflaged owl butterfly. Various exhibits, each highlighting different creatures – from butterflies to hummingbirds – make Butterfly World an excellent place to spend the better part of a day, especially with wide-eyed children or trigger-happy shutterbugs. Coming from I-95, exit at Sample Rd; head west.
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Hugh Taylor Birch State Recreation Area
This state park, which recently enjoyed a major renovation of its trails, contains one of the last significant maritime hammocks in Broward County. There are mangroves and a freshwater-lagoon system (great for birding) and several endangered plants and animals (including the gopher tortoise and golden leather fern). You can fish, picnic, stroll the short Coastal Hammock Trail or bike the 1.9-mile park drive. Canoe rentals, to be used on the half-mile trail, cost about $6 per hour.
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Stranahan House
A fine example of Florida ‘vernacular’ design is also one of Florida’s oldest homes, the landmark Stranahan House. Constructed from Dade County pine, the house has wide porches, tall windows and many original furnishings. It served as both home and store for Ohio transplant Frank Stranahan, who built a small empire trading with the Seminoles before committing suicide by jumping into the New River after real-estate and stock-market losses in the late 1920s.
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Fort Lauderdale Beach Promenade
This lovely promenade runs along Fort Lauderdale Beach, which is a finer stretch of sugary sand than anything you'll find in Miami. It may not have the models (although there are plenty of hotties) and fashion shoots, but frankly it's a far better place for some sun, sand and swimming.
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International Swimming Hall of Fame
Basically, if you love swimming, you should already be at this museum, where the exhibits include thousands of photographs and Olympic mementos, from Johnny Weissmuller’s Olympic medals to Mark Spitz’s starting block.
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Bonnet House Museum & Gardens
Add some green to your travel diet with the Bonnet House Museum & Gardens. Wandering the 35 acres of lush, subtropical gardens, you might just spot the resident Brazilian squirrel monkeys.
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Museum of Art
The Museum of Art is leading the revitalization of downtown, and is known for its William Glackens collection (among Glackens fans) and its exciting exhibitions (among everyone else).
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Fort Lauderdale Antique Car Museum
Nostalgic car-lovers motor over to the Fort Lauderdale Antique Car Museum, features 22 vintage Packards and lots of auto memorabilia.
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Canine Beach
The dog-friendly Canine Beach is the 100-yard swath running from E Sunrise Blvd to lifeguard station 5.
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