Water is a major focus of this park, as the name suggests, so you'll find plenty of fun activities during a visit here. Among the most unusual is a water skiing training center where you can rocket around attached to a mechanical tow rope - no need for a boat. In the 430 acres (174.01 hectares) of space here, you can also go canoeing, paddle boating, swimming, windsurfing, camping, picnicking, bicycling and miniature golfing. Or you can just revel in this pretty park that is, indeed, quiet.
One of the most intriguing attractions in the region, this diversion focuses on things that fly. Butterflies take center stage. Learn how they grow, what they eat and how to lure them into your garden. Part of Tradewinds Park, the Butterfly World includes a breeding laboratory, butterfly museum, and insectarium with displays of unusual insects and butterflies from all around the world. Additionally, Tropical Rain Forest Aviary, Grace Gardens, and Jewels of the Sky Aviary are a few other unmissable attractions within the botanical park to learn more about birds, butterflies, and the local flora and fauna. With vibrant surroundings, Butterfly World is the perfect place to lose oneself in nature's lush beauty.
The Link Trainer Building in Fort Lauderdale became the Naval Air Station Fort Lauderdale Museum. It is of great importance, having served as one of the 257 air stations in World War II. It aims at the preservation of national as well as international naval air artifacts in a way that educates the public. The museum was dismantled in 1998 and relocated to its current location in 1999. The research library offers a great deal of knowledge via more than 3000 volumes, touching various aspects of history.
Sitting surrounded by hotels, shops, restaurants, and residential areas, Fort Lauderdale Beach unfolds a vast expanse of amber-hued sand shores. Apart from sunbathing, tanning, and swimming, the beach is also known for hosting various open-air events, cultural festivals, and boat shows. The sunny beach has seen tourists from all over the world flock here to enjoy the smooth blue waters of the Atlantic Ocean. If you are in the mood for some cocktails, lounging under umbrellas, shopping, and acquiring a beautiful tan, you won’t find a better place to be than the famous Fort Lauderdale Beach.
This massive park was Hugh Taylor Birch's donation to the state of Florida. Birch came to Florida in the latter part of the 19th Century and promptly fell in love with the area. He eventually purchased more than three miles of oceanfront property in the little town of Fort Lauderdale. More than a century later, Fort Lauderdale is now a busy metropolis, and Birch's land thrives as a wildlife preserve and botanical wonderland. Several animal and plant species have found a safe home here. Visitors are free to hike or bike the designated trails, canoe around the lagoon, take a dip in the ocean and visit Birch's home. Excellent camping facilities can also be availed here.
Fort Lauderdale Beach Park is a well-maintained park, ideal for a fun day with your family and friends. In addition to all the sun and sand, the park has a lovely play area that keeps the children occupied while you set up a lovely picnic. Amenities include outdoor showers, restrooms, picnic tables, and grills. Those interested can also hit the basketball and volleyball courts for fun group games. Due to its prime location, this park is touted to be one of the most famous beach parks in the city.
Although it is very rustic in design, Cholee Park is located right on Forest Hill Boulevard. This 800-acre West Palm Beach Park contains thirteen miles of beautiful equestrian trails, offering a variety of riding experiences. It is somewhat hilly, natural terrain make it a very popular spot for mountain biking, as well. After about five miles of a single track, it splits into trails of varying degrees of difficulty. Right across Forest Hill Boulevard is Okeeheelee Parks BMX trails, for further adventure. See their website for further details.
Victoria Park is a neighborhood of Fort Lauderdale, nestled in the heart of the city. This small district is surrounded by various neighborhoods, Flagler Village lies to its west, Beverly Hills to its south, Lake Ridge to the north and Sunrise Key and Nurmi Islands on the east. Victoria Park blends modernity into its historical beauty. Holiday Park is a prime attraction in this neighborhood; it features play fields for various sports, hockey rink and an auditorium. Enjoy a walking tour around Victoria Park.
The Gavlak Gallery is a brain child of Sarah Gavlak and her art space is dedicated towards exhibiting the works of budding as well as renowned artists. Various sculptures, paintings, photographs and other forms of art adorn the interior of the gallery throughout the year. And an eclectic mix of art connoisseur come here to spend time contemplating these thought provoking pieces. In the past, artists like Lisa Anne Auerbach, Wade Guyton, Lecia Dole-Recio, Judith Eisler, Phillip Estlund, Orly Genger and many more have displayed their work here. An artists herself, through the Gavlak Gallery, Sarah Gavlak aims to bring art lovers on a common dais, and she always gets appreciated for the multifarious contemporary art exhibitions that are organized here.