ABC's Of Summer Family Travel
Head to Greater Fort Lauderdale where summer family fun is as easy as learning your ABC's. From the beautiful beaches to the exotic Everglades, here are 26 suggested selections for summer starters, brought to you by the families of the Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention & Visitors Bureau.
Airboat tours reveal alligators, anhingas, egrets, blue heron and white ibis, all in residence at Holiday Everglades Park and Sawgrass Recreation Park.
Butterflies soar overhead, stopping to feed on nectar blossoms amid the lush tropical rainforest habitat at Butterfly World.
Clean, safe beaches (of Hollywood, Dania, Fort Lauderdale, Pompano and Deerfield), certified as Florida's only Blue Wave Beaches by the national Clean Beaches Council, are sunsational for swimming, sailing, shelling and sandcastles.
Dinosaurs, including the Bambiraptor featured in Time Magazine, find a new home at the Graves Museum of Archaeology.
Everglades eco-tours via swamp buggies are available at Billie Swamp Safari.
Funky Fish snorkeling classes examine the fascinating world of the ocean.
Glorious sounds of Beethoven by the Beach from the Florida Philharmonic Orchestra fill the air, July 7-22.
Hollywood's Broadwalk provides a hotspot for blading, biking or beaching.
Immerse yourself at the International Swimming Hall of Fame, honoring aquatic greats from Johnny Weissmuller and Esther Williams to Olympic dive medalists.
Jungle Queen Riverboat Cruises introduce the hidden waterfront charms of the "Venice of America."
de Kooning abstract expressionism on display at the Museum of Art through July 10.
Las Olas Boulevard boasts a wave of chic shops, eateries, galleries and outdoor festivals.
Magic of Seigfried & Roy looms larger than life on screen at the Blockbuster 3D IMAX Theater.
Natural wonders of Florida are encountered among citrus groves, botanical gardens and free flight aviaries of Flamingo Gardens.
Overnight in an authentic Seminole chikee hut, and explore the history of the unconquered Seminoles, Florida's first residents, at the Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum.
Puppet Festival of the Americas takes to the stage at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts.
Quality time with your kids is a (cool tropical) breeze in Greater Fort Lauderdale.
Riverwalk, the park along the New River in downtown Fort Lauderdale, lined with cultural attractions, restaurants and shops, is site of free music festivals.
Shop for bargains at the Swap Shop, the largest indoor/outdoor flea market with free circus shows daily and at Sawgrass Mills, the world's largest designer outlet mall.
Turtles hatch and swim in their natural habitat at the Museum of Discovery & Science.
Underwater treasures are highlighted during Oceanfest, June 9-11, in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea with scuba exhibits and reef and wreck diving experiences.
Virtual fishing at the IGFA Fishing Hall of Fame and Museum reels in marlin, sailfish, tarpon or bass, without getting wet.
Water Taxis whisk families along Fort Lauderdale's inland waterways... no car seats needed here.
X marks the family vacation eXperience with eXtra long beaches, eXtremely friendly people, and eXotic wildlife.
Young at Art Children's Museum hosts puppet workshops, performances and exhibits.
ZZZZ's - it's nap time, at a selection of hotels, resorts and Superior Small Lodgings offering special summer getaway values.
For a free Greater Fort Lauderdale Vacation Planner, or for hotel reservations and vacation packages call 800-22-SUNNY (in the U.S. and Canada).
Airboat tours reveal alligators, anhingas, egrets, blue heron and white ibis, all in residence at Holiday Everglades Park and Sawgrass Recreation Park.
Butterflies soar overhead, stopping to feed on nectar blossoms amid the lush tropical rainforest habitat at Butterfly World.
Clean, safe beaches (of Hollywood, Dania, Fort Lauderdale, Pompano and Deerfield), certified as Florida's only Blue Wave Beaches by the national Clean Beaches Council, are sunsational for swimming, sailing, shelling and sandcastles.
Dinosaurs, including the Bambiraptor featured in Time Magazine, find a new home at the Graves Museum of Archaeology.
Everglades eco-tours via swamp buggies are available at Billie Swamp Safari.
Funky Fish snorkeling classes examine the fascinating world of the ocean.
Glorious sounds of Beethoven by the Beach from the Florida Philharmonic Orchestra fill the air, July 7-22.
Hollywood's Broadwalk provides a hotspot for blading, biking or beaching.
Immerse yourself at the International Swimming Hall of Fame, honoring aquatic greats from Johnny Weissmuller and Esther Williams to Olympic dive medalists.
Jungle Queen Riverboat Cruises introduce the hidden waterfront charms of the "Venice of America."
de Kooning abstract expressionism on display at the Museum of Art through July 10.
Las Olas Boulevard boasts a wave of chic shops, eateries, galleries and outdoor festivals.
Magic of Seigfried & Roy looms larger than life on screen at the Blockbuster 3D IMAX Theater.
Natural wonders of Florida are encountered among citrus groves, botanical gardens and free flight aviaries of Flamingo Gardens.
Overnight in an authentic Seminole chikee hut, and explore the history of the unconquered Seminoles, Florida's first residents, at the Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum.
Puppet Festival of the Americas takes to the stage at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts.
Quality time with your kids is a (cool tropical) breeze in Greater Fort Lauderdale.
Riverwalk, the park along the New River in downtown Fort Lauderdale, lined with cultural attractions, restaurants and shops, is site of free music festivals.
Shop for bargains at the Swap Shop, the largest indoor/outdoor flea market with free circus shows daily and at Sawgrass Mills, the world's largest designer outlet mall.
Turtles hatch and swim in their natural habitat at the Museum of Discovery & Science.
Underwater treasures are highlighted during Oceanfest, June 9-11, in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea with scuba exhibits and reef and wreck diving experiences.
Virtual fishing at the IGFA Fishing Hall of Fame and Museum reels in marlin, sailfish, tarpon or bass, without getting wet.
Water Taxis whisk families along Fort Lauderdale's inland waterways... no car seats needed here.
X marks the family vacation eXperience with eXtra long beaches, eXtremely friendly people, and eXotic wildlife.
Young at Art Children's Museum hosts puppet workshops, performances and exhibits.
ZZZZ's - it's nap time, at a selection of hotels, resorts and Superior Small Lodgings offering special summer getaway values.
For a free Greater Fort Lauderdale Vacation Planner, or for hotel reservations and vacation packages call 800-22-SUNNY (in the U.S. and Canada).
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