Boondocks Miniature Golf
Boondooks Bar & Grille in Ramrod Key also has the southernmost miniature golf course in the United States and the only miniature golf course in the Florida Keys. They offer daily food and drink specials and events like Bingo and Trivia as well as live entertainment--blues, rock, soul, reggae and more! Boondocks can arrange special party packages and mini golf tournaments. There is never a cover charge for the entertainment.
Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden
Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden in Coral Gables is a truly remarkable setting on over 80 acres of land. Walk through the garden on it's winding paths and enjoy all that South Florida nature has to offer. Bring an appetite for learning and exploration and enjoy talks with expert horticulturists, view amazing art and take classes on topics ranging from grafting to photography. When you need to take a rest, take a seat and watch the birds and the butterflies as they flit about on their daily chores. See a plant you would love to have in your own garden?
Norton Museum of Art
***The Museum reopened on July 5 after a five-week hiatus to re-install galleries and prep for construction. Admission is FREE for all through December 2018! Be sure to visit the reinstalled galleries to view your favorite works in a new context. ***
The Miami Museum of Science and Planetarium
The Miami Science Museum was founded in 1949 as one of the earliest museums in Miami. The Museum's mission is to provide Science education for people of all ages by providing enjoyable and engaging activities that stimulate the mind of it's visitors. Thousands of guests enter its doors each year and of those over 60,000 are school children.
Joe Picasso's
Joe Picasso's in Fort Lauderdale offers something for everyone from glass fusing to throwing clay on the pottery wheel. Stop in and get creative! If you need instruction, give them a call and set up a time for a lesson. Learn step by step in a hands on lesson and make your own masterpiece. Bring the kids, come out for a girls night, or enjoy art as a neat date night idea. Parties can also be accomodated.
Fort Lauderdale Swap Shop & Thunderbird Drive In
Fort Lauderdale Swap Shop & Thunderbird Drive In has been a can't miss attraction in Fort Lauderdale since the early 1960s. The Swap Shop is located conveniently between I-95 and the Florida Turnpike right on a main road where it's ferris wheel and large sign can be seen. This 88 acres complex of shopping and entertainment is open 7 days a week 365 days a year. It operates one of the largest drive-in movie theaters in the world with 14 screens.
Funderdome
Hot outside or kids are looking for something new to do? Put your socks on and head over to the Funderdome in Fort Lauderdale. Parents are allowed to come along for free and children from toddler age and up can enjoy an active time in the cool a.c. The Toddler Zone is a brightly colored cushioned play land filled with vehicles, shapes and puzzles. It is specially designed to be safe for the littlest ones so no big kids are allowed. Parents need to be supervising just in case little ones need assistance.
Everglades Holiday Park
Everglades Holiday Park in Fort Lauderdale, made famous by the Animal Planet show Gator Boys, offers fishing and airboat rides in the Everglades. The hour long Everglades tours allow you access to the river of grass filled with all sorts of wildlife. The informative tour guide takes a group out in their covered airboats every 20 minutes. Tickets must be purchased for anyone over the age of 3 but there is discounted pricing for children.
Museum of Discovery and Science
Fort Lauderdale's Museum of Discovery and Science is located in the heart of downtown off Las Olas and close to the picturesque Riverwalk area. When you come to MODS you can easily plan to spend the entire day. With two floors and an entire new wing full of scientific exploration for the entire family as well as an IMAX theater and onsite restaurants (Subway & Auntie Anne's Pretzels), you'll have no reason to leave! Parking for this attraction can be found on the surrounding streets' metered spots or at the adjacent parking garage.
Key West Tropical Forest & Botanical Garden
The Key West Tropical Forest & Botanical Garden is located right off the Overseas Highway on Stock Island just east of the main island of Key West. This wonderful oasis is the only place in the continental United states that never has frost. Enjoy the tropical flora and fauna of which many are endangered or threatened. The Key West Tropical Forest & Botanical Garden strives to protect this natural environment and educate visitors of the importance of native Floridian species.