10 Days in Fort Lauderdale: A Journey of Sun, Sand, and Adventure

karen castro

11 Nov 2023

Embark on a thrilling 10-day adventure in Fort Lauderdale, where you'll explore stunning beaches, visit fascinating museums, and immerse yourself in the beauty of nature. Get ready for an unforgettable journey filled with sun, sand, and endless excitement.

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Viator

Day 1

$72

$ 11

Dogs swim & play in this recreation area with picnic & sporting areas for two-legged animals too.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

20 - 24 min

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Low-key, LGBT-friendly public beach with umbrella rentals & lounge chairs, plus a playground.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

9 - 14 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$72

5 - 8 min

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7+ miles of sandy oceanfront featuring water sports & a promenade plus access to shopping & dining.

2:30 PM - 5:30 PM

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Free

Day 2

$148

$ 22

Verdant, storied, 1920s-era plantation home featuring gardens, an arty interior, tours & more.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$100

13 - 16 min

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This busy public beach offers white sand & palm trees, plus restaurants, lodging & stores.

11:30 AM - 2:30 PM

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Free

4 - 5 min

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3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

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$48

Day 3

$203

$ 33

Featuring a freshwater lagoon, this diverse wildlife habitat offers hiking, fishing & more.

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$30

27 - 33 min

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Visit 15th Street Fisheries for the freshest seafood and a waterfront experience in an authentic marina. Come for lunch, dinner, drinks and to feed the tarpon!

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$48

14 - 17 min

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Vintage riverboat offering sightseeing tours of Fort Lauderdale waterways, dinner & show cruises.

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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$125

24 - 29 min

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This lakeside park has a marina with canoe/kayak rentals, a playground, ball courts & picnic areas.

4:30 PM - 6:30 PM

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Free

Day 4

$77

$ 33

Famous oceanfront area providing a range of water & beach activities, lifeguards & scenic views.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

30 - 36 min

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Sun shelter & fish-cleaning tables on a 900-ft-long wooden pier with a fish restaurant on the beach.

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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Free

11 - 14 min

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The Originators Since 1966! The Clam Stand Where Neighbors & Locals Meet To Eat, Drink, Relax & Rejuvenate! Eat Clams...Live Longer!!! Eat Oysters...Love Longer!!! Happy Hour Mon-Fri 4-6pm!

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$72

7 - 9 min

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Nature reserve with walking & paddling trails through mangroves, an aquarium & an observation tower.

3:30 PM - 6:30 PM

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Day 5

$256

$ 11

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

11 - 14 min

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Movie theater chain known for presenting 3D films on a giant screen, including blockbusters.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$75

12 - 18 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$96

12 - 17 min

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Downtown facility offering interactive exhibits for kids & adults, eco-center & giant IMAX theater.

2:30 PM - 5:30 PM

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$85

Day 6

$200

Waterfront gardens & pavilion, part of the Riverwalk Park route, hosting regular outdoor events.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

7 - 10 min

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Complex with more than 6,000 works of art, plus an academy, bookstore & cafe.

10:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$60

7 - 10 min

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2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$80

2 - 3 min

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Guided visit around a 1901 trading post later converted to a local businessman's family residence.

3:30 PM - 5:30 PM

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$60

Day 7

$193

$ 33

Charming park on the banks of the New River with a wide array of galleries, museums & eateries.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

21 - 26 min

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Longtime park with a lake & features such as a fitness trail, disc golf course & 2 playgrounds.

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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Free

21 - 26 min

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As we navigate the evolving impact of coronavirus on our communities, we are temporarily closing our dining room seating to help limit person-to-person contact. Some of our restaurants may only offer service through our drive-thrus, while others may be able to offer takeout, delivery or mobile or...

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$68

18 - 22 min

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Family-friendly botanical garden & wildlife sanctuary with a museum, shows, tram tours & cafe.

3:30 PM - 5:30 PM

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$125

Day 8

$72

$ 11

Central Broward Park & Broward County Stadium

Grounds including a 20,000-seat stadium, water park, covered picnic spaces, nature trail & more.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

20 - 24 min

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Hard Rock Cafe is a global phenomenon with 185 cafes that are visited by nearly 80 million guests each year. The first Hard Rock Cafe opened on June 14, 1971, in London, England, and from there the brand has expanded to major cities and exotic locations around the world.

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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$72

2 - 3 min

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