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5 Days in Fort Lauderdale: Sun, Sand, and Adventure

Alan Gagnon

Alan Gagnon

18 Dec 2023

Join me on an unforgettable journey through the vibrant city of Fort Lauderdale. From stunning beaches to lush gardens, this itinerary is packed with excitement and relaxation. Get ready to explore, unwind, and create memories that will last a lifetime.

Trip to Fort Lauderdale

Day 1Casino Thrills, Nature's Beauty, and Shopping Delights
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$125

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$ 55

B Ocean Resort Fort Lauderdale

Depart from your stay 🏨

28 - 34 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.
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
25 - 30 min

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Tree Tops Park
Nature trails, horseback riding, boating, fishing & wildlife observation at a green, marshland park.
12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
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Free
16 - 20 min

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Flamingo Gardens
Family-friendly botanical garden & wildlife sanctuary with a museum, shows, tram tours & cafe.
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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$125
22 - 27 min

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Swap Shop
Sprawling 1960s facility with a flea market, a Ferrari museum & a 14-screen drive-in movie theater.
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
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Free
Day 2Beach Bliss, History Unveiled, and Science Wonders
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$145

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$ 55

B Ocean Resort Fort Lauderdale

Depart from your stay 🏨

11 - 14 min

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Fort Lauderdale Beaches
Famous oceanfront area providing a range of water & beach activities, lifeguards & scenic views.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
15 - 18 min

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Historic Stranahan House Museum
Guided visit around a 1901 trading post later converted to a local businessman's family residence.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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$60
8 - 10 min

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Museum of Discovery and Science
Downtown facility offering interactive exhibits for kids & adults, eco-center & giant IMAX theater.
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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$85
12 - 15 min

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Secret Woods Nature Center
Urban wilderness area including butterfly garden, reptile habitat & nature trails on 57 acres.
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
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Free
Day 3Riverboat Fun, Artistic Wonders, and Beach Escapes
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$225

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$ 33

B Ocean Resort Fort Lauderdale

Depart from your stay 🏨

8 - 12 min

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Jungle Queen Riverboat
Vintage riverboat offering sightseeing tours of Fort Lauderdale waterways, dinner & show cruises.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$125
12 - 15 min

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Bonnet House Museum & Gardens
Verdant, storied, 1920s-era plantation home featuring gardens, an arty interior, tours & more.
10:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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$100
8 - 11 min

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Fort Lauderdale Beach
7+ miles of sandy oceanfront featuring water sports & a promenade plus access to shopping & dining.
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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Free
9 - 11 min

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Sebastian Street Beach
Low-key, LGBT-friendly public beach with umbrella rentals & lounge chairs, plus a playground.
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
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Free
Day 4Nature's Oasis, Park Adventures, and Beachfront Bliss
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$35

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$ 44

B Ocean Resort Fort Lauderdale

Depart from your stay 🏨

28 - 34 min

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Anne Kolb Nature Center
Nature reserve with walking & paddling trails through mangroves, an aquarium & an observation tower.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$5
33 - 40 min

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Hugh Taylor Birch State Park
Featuring a freshwater lagoon, this diverse wildlife habitat offers hiking, fishing & more.
11:30 AM - 3:30 PM
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$30
24 - 29 min

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Las Olas Beach
This busy public beach offers white sand & palm trees, plus restaurants, lodging & stores.
4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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Free
Day 5Pier Fishing, Butterfly Paradise, and Nature's Tranquility
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$160

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$ 66

B Ocean Resort Fort Lauderdale

Depart from your stay 🏨

19 - 23 min

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Anglin's Fishing Pier
Longest pier in South Florida, open 24/7 for fishing & featuring a cafe & occasional live music.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
12 - 15 min

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Pompano Beach Fisher Family Pier
Public fishing pier popular for dawn & sunset strolls, with resident pelicans & ocean views.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
27 - 33 min

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Butterfly World
Vibrant venue featuring a botanical garden with butterflies & birds plus an insect museum & more.
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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$160
15 - 18 min

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Fern Forest Nature Center
Vast preserve with 30 types of ferns, various habitats, native plants & nature center with reptiles.
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
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Free
35 - 42 min

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Dania Beach Pier
Sun shelter & fish-cleaning tables on a 900-ft-long wooden pier with a fish restaurant on the beach.
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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Free

Budget breakdown: $943 In total

Activities & Food:$690
Transport:$253