Fort Lauderdale Surroundings
Areas close to Fort Lauderdale worth a visit for their unique attractions include Deerfield Beach, Coconut Creek and Pompano Beach in the north and Davie, Dania, Hollywood and Hallandale in the south.
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Related Attractions
Coconut Creek - Butterfly World, Florida
(Near Fort Lauderdale)
Butterfly World has over 2000 butterflies flying around tropical flowers and plants in this screened-in aviary located in the Tradewinds recreational park. The aviary also includes waterfalls, birds and fish.
There is a breeding lab, a butterfly and insect museum, rose garden and vine covered walking path.
There is a breeding lab, a butterfly and insect museum, rose garden and vine covered walking path.
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 11:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Always closed on:
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Easter - Christian (Apr 08)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Easter - Christian (Apr 08)
Group rates available. Admission gate closes at 4:00pm.
Due to the sun's heat, the butterflies are best observed in morning and early afternoon.
Disabled
Full facilities for persons with disabilities.
Facilities
Gift shop
Restaurant or food service
Restaurant or food service
Coral Springs - Museum of Art, Florida
(Near Fort Lauderdale)
Coral Springs Museum of Art displays paintings, sculptures and mixed-media work by various artists.
Coral Springs Center for the Arts
2855 Coral Springs Drive
Coral Springs, FL 33065
United States
2855 Coral Springs Drive
Coral Springs, FL 33065
United States
Phone 1 (954) 344-5999
Fax 1 (954) 344-5980
Parking
Free
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Dania - John U. Lloyd State Park
The John U. Lloyd State Park has 251 acres that is filled with sea life and a manmade wetland. Fishing, canoeing, swimming, nature study, boating, and picnicking opportunities make for an ideal family destination!
Hallandale, Florida
(Near Fort Lauderdale)
Hallandale is the home of Gulfstream Park for horse racing and Hollywood Greyhound Dog Track.
Pompano Beach, Florida
(Near Fort Lauderdale)
Named for a local fish, Pompano Beach offers a variety of recreational activities found within and around its 20 parks. It was settled in 1880 and tourism became its main focus in the 1920's.
Sunrise - Sawgrass Mills Factory Outlet Mall
Located nine miles west of Fort Lauderdale, Sawgrass Mills Factory Outlet Mall is a massive factory outlet mall featuring an 18 screen movie theatre, daily entertainment and more than 275 stores offering deals of up to 80% off the retail price.
