Flamingo Gardens
Under $2560-acre botanical garden and wildlife sanctuary with a tram tour and rescued native animals.

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Sawgrass Mills is a shop in Sunrise, FL, part of the Miami guide. Cost: free.
12801 W Sunrise Blvd · Sunrise, FL
Sawgrass Mills is a sprawling outlet mall in Sunrise, laid out in the shape of an alligator when it opened in 1990. You walk its main avenues of outlet stores, then cross to The Oasis and The Colonnade Outlets, where luxury brands such as Gucci, Prada and Burberry have outlets. Between stops you can eat at places from Rainforest Cafe to Shake Shack or catch a film at the Regal IMAX.
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