Finding Adventure in Fort Lauderdale
First published February 5, 2014, updated May 20, 2016. Details such as hours, prices and rules may have changed since; check with each place before you go.
1. Mai – Kai Polynesian Dinner Show
If you’re looking for a wild, exotic, and fun evening out, look no further than the Mai-Kai Polynesian Restaurant. It will feel like you've taken an exotic trip across the sea to Polynesia at this dinner and show combo. You'll eat delicious gourmet food and watch performances full of fire spinning and dancing while you sit near lagoons and flaming torches.
2. Everglades Holiday Park
Visit Everglades Holiday Park and learn about the wildlife that Florida is known for; you’ll get to take a close look at some alligators and other natural inhabitants of the area. Be sure to take an airboat into the middle of the Sawgrass River. Maybe you’ll get to see the Gator Boys shooting episode for their show on Animal Planet.
3. Las Olas Boulevard
With shops that range from gourmet candy to hand-painted needlepoint patterns, international art galleries, and even furniture in the shape of fruits, Las Olas Boulevard has more than you’d expect. Shoppers will find new treasures and enjoy the walk down the boulevard. They also have several restaurants, and you can even catch a movie at the IMAX theater.
4. Billie Swamp Safari
Billie Swamp Safari is located on the Big Cypress Seminole Indian Reservation, and is the ultimate Everglades adventure. You will go on a buggy tour and airboat ride, see a unique alligator and snake show where you’ll full of venomous snakes and other swamp critters. Try tasty treats such alligator tail nuggets and frogs legs.