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Historic Stranahan House Museum The mission of the Historic Stranahan House Museum is to tell the story of the birth of our community through the lives of two extraordinary people and the homestead they created and to serve as an enduring legacy for historic preservation. Welcome to the Historic Stranahan House Museum, the former home of Fort…

Butterfly World Located within Tradewinds Park in Coconut Creek, Florida, you will find the largest butterfly park in the world, Butterfly World! Opened in 1988, this is the first park of its kind in the Western Hemisphere, a ‘vibrant venue featuring a botanical garden with butterflies and birds’, the park a result of ‘one man’s…

Jungle Queen Riverboat Since 1935 over 18 million people have enjoyed a cruise aboard the Jungle Queen Riverboat, Fort Lauderdale’s premier sightseeing and dinner cruise provider! Jungle Queen Riverboat offers several different options for sightseeing cruises, with tropical isle visits and dinner additions available for those interested. They work extremely well with groups, allowing for…

Ski Rixen USA Ski Rixen USA is Americas first ever cable park and has served over 1.5 million happy customers since 1983! Located in Deerfield Beach, within the confines of Quiet Waters Park, your group will find Ski Rixen USA, the ‘new, fun, and affordable water skiing system’ that we know adventure-seekers and water-recreation junkies…

Hollywood Beach Broadwalk Welcome to the Hollywood Beach Broadwalk, a highly popular beach hot spot nestled right in between Fort Lauderdale and Miami. Hollywood is a classic Florida beach town that has enchanted visitors since the 1920s with its beach, cafes, and most importantly, it’s 2.5-mile long one-of-a-kind oceanfront promenade. Named the Hollywood Beach Broadwalk,…

Fort Lauderdale Beach Fort Lauderdale Beach has been successfully transformed into a beautiful, friendly and exciting destination that families can enjoy year round. Welcome to Fort Lauderdale Beach, Greater Fort Lauderdale’s sunny, sultry, and sandy pièce de résistance. This ‘beach chic destination’ is great for people watching, strolling, jogging, rollerblading, or simply sitting back and…

Bonnet House Museum & Gardens …a preeminent house museum dedicated not only to historic and environmental preservation, but also to learning and creative expression – much like the Bartletts and Birches themselves. Boasting an extraordinary blend of art, history, and nature, Bonnet House Museum & Gardens is always an excellent attraction choice for visiting student…

Anne Kolb Nature Center Go from urban to pure outdoor nature in just a few blocks. Welcome to the Anne Kolb Nature Center, part of one of the largest urban parks in Florida, West Lake Park. Sitting on 1501 acres, this popular local nature reserve offers walking and paddling trails through mangroves, plus educational exhibits,…

Anglin’s Fishing Pier Just about 20 miles north of Greater Fort Lauderdale you will find a sleepy seaside village by the name of Lauderdale-By-The-Sea, or LBTS for short. This Florida city is probably most well-known for one thing; FISHING. One of the main attractions to fishermen visiting LBTS, or Fort Lauderdale in general, is Anglin’s…

Las Olas Boulevard Stroll the boulevard, duck in and out of our cool breezeways, and be delighted by what you discover. It is almost impossible not to spend time at Las Olas Boulevard while in Fort Lauderdale, this popular strip the main gathering, shopping, and dining location in the heart of the city that leads…

Washington D.C. Sports Washington, DC’s sports teams are a blast to cheer for, any time of the year. Washington Nationals – Check out the Washington Nationals baseball team during your visit to Nationals Park in Capitol Riverfront. Great views, exciting entertainment, and of course, excellent ball-playing await! D.C. United – One of the most successful…