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5 Days in Fort Lauderdale: Sun, Fun, and Adventure!

Tristan Essig

Tristan Essig

29 Nov 2023

Embark on an unforgettable journey through Fort Lauderdale, where sun-kissed beaches, thrilling casinos, and breathtaking natural wonders await. Join me as I explore the Flamingo Gardens, soak up the excitement at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood, and so much more! Get ready for an epic adventure in the Sunshine State!

Trip to Fort Lauderdale

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Day 1Flamingo Gardens and Casino Extravaganza
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$188

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$ 17

Flamingo Gardens
Family-friendly botanical garden & wildlife sanctuary with a museum, shows, tram tours & cafe.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$188
21 - 26 min

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Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood
Lavish hotel with a rock ’n’ roll theme, offering dining & bars, plus live music, a casino & pools.
10:30 AM - 2:30 PM
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Free
Day 2Bargain Hunting at Swap Shop and Mind-Blowing Science
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$128

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$ 17

Swap Shop
Sprawling 1960s facility with a flea market, a Ferrari museum & a 14-screen drive-in movie theater.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
10 - 12 min

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Museum of Discovery and Science
Downtown facility offering interactive exhibits for kids & adults, eco-center & giant IMAX theater.
10:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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$128
Day 3Pier Paradise and Riverboat Thrills
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$188

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$ 33

Dania Beach Pier
Sun shelter & fish-cleaning tables on a 900-ft-long wooden pier with a fish restaurant on the beach.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
21 - 26 min

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Jungle Queen Riverboat
Vintage riverboat offering sightseeing tours of Fort Lauderdale waterways, dinner & show cruises.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$188
7 - 9 min

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Fort Lauderdale Beach
7+ miles of sandy oceanfront featuring water sports & a promenade plus access to shopping & dining.
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Free
Day 4Nature's Oasis and Beach Bliss
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$45

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$ 17

Hugh Taylor Birch State Park
Featuring a freshwater lagoon, this diverse wildlife habitat offers hiking, fishing & more.
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$45
19 - 23 min

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Las Olas Beach
This busy public beach offers white sand & palm trees, plus restaurants, lodging & stores.
12:30 PM - 3:30 PM
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Free
Day 5Art, Wildlife, and Tropical Gardens
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$390

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$ 33

Bonnet House Museum & Gardens
Verdant, storied, 1920s-era plantation home featuring gardens, an arty interior, tours & more.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$150
18 - 22 min

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Pompano Beach Fisher Family Pier
Public fishing pier popular for dawn & sunset strolls, with resident pelicans & ocean views.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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Free
26 - 32 min

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Butterfly World
Vibrant venue featuring a botanical garden with butterflies & birds plus an insect museum & more.
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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$240

Budget breakdown: $1053 In total

Activities & Food:$938
Transport:$116