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

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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.
General shopping guidance
Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.
Vendor hours are their own thing
Market stalls and independent sellers keep shorter hours than the building around them, and quiet days end early.
Bring a tote and a little cash
Smaller sellers do not all take cards, and bags are rarely free.
Weekdays browse, weekends buzz
Pick the weekday for a proper look at the shelves and the weekend for the atmosphere.
Ask about shipping
If something will not survive the suitcase, plenty of sellers will send it home for you.
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