FT. Lauderdale Attractions?

[hedy67]

What attractions/must sees would you recommend for a family with 2 boys-ages 7 and 10-thanks!

 

Also interested in Miami too!

[RuthlessBunny]

Hi Again!

 

Kids in Florida are kind of hard. Ft. Lauderdale and Miami are rather beachy, so if you like to play in the surf, you're in luck.

 

There are a few things that might be fun for the kiddos.

 

MetroZoo in Miami, lots of tropical species, might be super hot in the summer, making the animals a tad lethargic.

 

Ft. Lauderdale Museum of Discovery and Science 401 SW 2nd Street (near Los Olas) can be fun. They have a thing with bowling balls that tells time and an Imax theater.

 

I would have recommended Quiet Waters park in Deerfield Beach, but it's closed for rennovations.

 

Sawgrass Mills has a movie theater and neat restaurants, including Rainforest Cafe, but I wouldn't go out of my way unless you don't have one in your home town.

 

There's a neat place north of Ft. Lauderdale Beach called Aruba, it's a beach restaurant. They play Jimmy Buffet and Reggae music, great food and cocktails. There's a pier to walk on, and of course the beach. It's at the corner of Commercial and the actual beach.

 

Remember, stay hydrated and use strong sunscreen!

[rjscott]

What attractions/must sees would you recommend for a family with 2 boys-ages 7 and 10-thanks!

 

Also interested in Miami too!

 

The Jungle Queen boat ride is fun for the whole family. http://www.junglequeen.com/

 

An airboat ride, along with watching an alligator show is also a fun way to spend a couple of hours.

http://www.evergladesholidaypark.com/index.html

 

Miami Zoo is fabulous, but as mentioned, in the summer, it can be really hot and humid.

 

Here's some specific info for kid-friendly places in the greater Ft Lauderdale area:

www.sunny.org/visitors/just-for-kids

[hedy67]

Thanks!!!!

[royalcruz]

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