What to do on your vacation to Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Fort Lauderdale Tours and Excursions can be booked with your concierge at Ft. Lauderdale Beach Resort before your arrival or during your stay. Contact our concierge at (954) 566-8800 x5165

Mai Kai Polynesian Dinner and Show
Be entertained as agile warriors and beautiful maidens perform native dances from the South Pacific.  Indulge on tropical dishes and exotic drinks from an award winning menu.  Enjoy authentic Polynesian ambiance with tiki torches, a thatch roof, tropical gardens, giant tiki sculptures, and waterfalls. Since 1956, the Mai Kai has received considerable acclaim by Restaurants and Institutions as one of Americas Top 100 Independent Restaurants.

Museum of Discovery & Science and Blockbuster 3D Imax Theater
Discover how much fun science can be! The Fort Lauderdale Museum of Discovery and Science has over 200 fascinating interactive exhibits from around the nation. Immerse yourself in a five-story giant screen adventure at the Blockbuster® IMAX® Theater.

Flamingo Gardens
Explore the Wray Botanical Collection and take a narrated tour by tram through a stately 200 year old oak, hammocks, citrus groves and naturalized wetlands....

Seminole Tribe of Florida - Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum
We invite you to come to the Big Cypress Reservation and learn about our exciting history and culture.

The Bonnet House
Our site will take you on a Visual Tour through the art galleries and rooms of one of the premier historical homes in South Florida, a stunning testament to an elegant and romantic era.

Riverwalk Fort Lauderdale
Riverwalk is the Downtown center for Arts, Entertainment, Events, Shopping, Dining and Nightlife for Fort Lauderdale and all of South Florida.

Stranahan House
A guided tour of Fort Lauderdale's historic Stranahan House is like a magical journey through time.

Butterfly World
Worlds largest live butterfly theme park. Waterfalls, bridges, 5000 live butterflies, hummingbirds, botanical gardens, museum, cafe gift shop, suspension bridge, plant shop and classical music.

The Hard Rock Casino and Seminole Paradise
This 86-acre resort near Ft. Lauderdale is pure paradise featuring a colossal 130,000-square-foot casino, the legendary Hard Rock Cafe, and much more. Seminole Paradise is South Florida's newest entertainment destination for savy shopping, delicious dining and explosive entertainment. Seminole Paradise offers a little something for everyone - both day and night.

Everglades Day Safari
Florida's finest eco-tour of the everglades. See its wildlife which consists of alligators, panthers, manatees, various reptiles, various birds, and more. Your day safari includes a really spectacular airboat ride and a relaxing conventional boat ride, and the trip includes a great Southern lunch. A wildlife drive and nature walk complete your adventure.

Fort Lauderdale Water Taxi
The Water Taxi is the best way to get acquainted with Fort Lauderdale and its popular destinations along the beautiful intracostal waterway. One of its stops is a short walk away from the Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort.

Gulfstream Park
South Florida’s premier thoroughbred racetrack, home of the foremost Triple Crown prep races including the Florida Derby.  Racing live January thru April, simulcast wagering year round.  The casino boasts slots, poker, electronic table games, and all the casino action over two casino floors, adjacent to the historic Gulfstream Park racetrack.  The Village at Gulfstream Park is South Florida's newest outdoor shopping and entertainment destination, featuring a sizzling collection of fashion boutiques, home accessory shops, signature restaurants, outdoor cafes and nightclubs.
  
Boomers!
The latest state-of-the-art video games, go-kart racing and Outlaw Kart racing, rock wall, miniature golf, batting cages, bumper boats, wave rider, Magic Tea Cups, Frog Hopper, Caribbean Carousel, Rollercoaster, laser tag and the Blender thrill ride!. Open daily.

Zoo Miami
Miami Metrozoo is the only zoo in the continental United States located in a subtropical climate. This enables the Zoo to showcase animals that cannot easily be exhibited in colder climates. The zoo houses more than 900 wild animals in a cageless setting that closely approximates the animals' natural habitats.

Woodmont Country Club Golf Courses
This magnificent Country Club is South Florida's premier golf destination two great championship 18-hole golf courses. These courses provide a challenge for golfers of all skill levels. Challenging golf is blended with beautiful natural settings. Resort guests receive VIP registration when tee-times are made through the resort concierge.

Hugh Taylor Birch State Park
Located across the street from the resort. You can rent a canoe, hike the nature trail, go fishing, ride a bicycle, ride in-line skates, have a picnic/BBQ, take a segway tour, and more. Open every day from 8am to sundown.

Jungle Island
A visit to Jungle Island is an adventure that includes animal stage shows, one-of-a-kind bird aviaries, plant nurseries, jungle trails, a petting farm and educational exhibits. Parrot Jungle Island is home to more than 3,000 exotic animals and 500 species of plants.