Fort Lauderdale Surroundings

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.

Coral Springs Museum of Art displays paintings, sculptures and mixed-media work by various artists.

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 is the home of Gulfstream Park for horse racing and Hollywood Greyhound Dog Track.

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.

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.