• Feed the Flamingos at Flamingo Gardens

One of the oldest botanical gardens and attractions in South Florida, Flamingo Gardens has 60 acres of land with more than 3,000 species of rare, tropical, and native plants. Home to permanently injured or nonreleasable Florida native wildlife such as flamingos, otters, bobcats, peacocks, and more.

This outing is perfect for the whole family. You can feed the Flamingos, take a free guided tram tour, watch the otters living their best life in their pool, see the butterfly garden, take a walk through the former owner’s home, grab a bite to eat at the food truck and so much more.

• Rent a bike on Fort Lauderdale beach

There are a bunch of bike stations where you can rent bikes and go for a ride along the beach starting at $5.

7-day and annual memberships are available. Single-ride rates are $5 up to the first 30 minutes and every 30 minutes afterward.

• Enjoy a sightseeing cruise on the Fort Lauderdale Water Taxi

Explore Fort Lauderdale by boat to really see how spectacular it is! Perfect for a day trip, date night, or a staycation. There are certain bars and restaurants that offer exclusive discounts to Water Taxi ticket holders.

I wrote a blog post about my experience on the Water Taxi and how I went to a restaurant that offered FREE wings by purchasing an entree (the entree price was ONLY $8 and was filling and so delicious!) by showing my water taxi ticket. You can read more about that here.

• Enjoy a Tropical Isle cruise & sightseeing tour on The Jungle Queen

Enjoy a fully narrated sightseeing cruise tour along the “Venice of America”

Learn fun facts about the mansions and the owners along the way. Arrive at their private Tropical Isle where you can feast on an all-you-can-eat buffet, that includes ribs, chicken, baked beans, etc. During dinner, there is live entertainment and after dinner, there is a live comedy show!

• Explore Las Olas Blvd

Las Olas Blvd. is the perfect place to shop, dine, and enjoy fairs, festivals, and monthly & annual events!

September is Broward Attractions & Museums Month (BAMM). Visitors are encouraged to explore and experience cultural gems throughout Broward County.

Also, during the month of September, visitors can buy one admission & get a second admission free to 13 participating attractions & museums. Use code: BAMM, for discounts on their respective websites.

Here’s a list of participating museums & attractions:

• Art and Culture Center/ Hollywood (BOGO admission)
• Bonnet House Museum & Gardens (BOGO admission *self-guided tours only)
• Butterfly World (BOGO admission)
• Coral Springs Museum of Art (Free admission)
• Flamingo Gardens (BOGO admission)
• The Frank Art Gallery (Free admission)
• Historic Stranahan House (BOGO admission *online reservation encouraged)
• History Fort Lauderdale (BOGO admission)
• International Swimming Hall of Fame Museum (Free admission *partially open)
• Island SPACE Caribbean Museum (BOGO admission)
• Jungle Queen Riverboats (BOGO *90-minute cruises only *online reservation required)
• Museum of Discovery and Science (BOGO *Tuesdays excluded. Adult purchase required)
• NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale (BOGO admission)
• Old Davie School Historical Museum (BOGO admission *online reservation required)
• Plantation Historical Museum (Free admission)
• Sawgrass Recreation Park (BOGO admission *online reservation required)
• Stonewall National Museum & Archives (Free admission)
• Studio 18 Art Complex (Free admission)
• World AIDS Museum (Free admission)
• Young At Art Museum (BOGO admission)

Visit LasOlasBlvd.com for more info

• Enjoy a Gondola ride

Enjoy an exclusive gondola tour along the waterways and canals of Fort Lauderdale. This option is perfect for birthdays or a date night! You have the option of bringing your own food and drinks on board with you or you can opt for the dinner cruise option. With this option, you can order from Casa Sensei, which is a Pan Asian restaurant, and enjoy a 90-minute gondola ride.

The price of the gondola ride for the entire boat starts at $249. If you choose to order food from Casa Sensei, that would be an additional amount, as they are two separate companies that are partnering together. Learn more about the gondola ride here.

Have you visited any of these places before?

Chat soon,

Tia