Top 10 Things To Do in Fort Lauderdale and Miami

[Music] Fort Lauderdale and Miami in South Florida both contained fantastic beaches a variety of hotels and resorts and unique tourist attractions as well as top-notch dining nightlife and shopping so which one should you choose to visit the answer is both there are only 30 minutes apart drive time so no matter which city you choose for accommodations you can expand your vacation with tours and adventures that encompass both destinations to help you we've compiled a top 10 list of things to do all of which are sure to please number one day cruise to the Bahamas Fort Lauderdale and Miami both have major seaports so there are plenty of cruises to choose from one of which is an affordable day cruise to the Bahamas with destination choices of Bimini Freeport or Grand Bahamas and tickets under $100 u.s. this is the perfect side trip with a chance to spend the day in the beautiful Caribbean depending on the cruise provider you choose vessels range from small ships 2,000 passenger ferries complete with onboard casinos and lounges after a cruise time of approximately 2 to 3 hours passengers can explore the local marketplace head to the beach take an e-coat or scuba dive or take a short boat ride to big major K to swim with the pigs you might even want to inquire about one and two night packages that allow you to extend your stay in the Bahamas number 2 jungle island jungle island is a beautiful landscape Zoological Park located between downtown Miami and South Beach and it is sure to keep you happily busy if you love animals birds and gorgeous scenery formerly called parrot jungle the park is home to some of the world's most exotic animals visitors can enjoy educational and entertaining animal shows and exhibits while strolling through a rainforest atmosphere there's also an option to participate in hands-on animal encounters or go on a guided behind-the-scenes tour Jungle Island also features a unique floating water park for the kids number three airboat tours of the Everglades whether you're staying in Fort Lauderdale or Miami there are plenty of outlets offering this experience a quick Google search will turn up everything from private charters to traditional for passenger airboats to multi passenger vessels with a covered seating area to protect tourists from the Sun most of these tours offer hour-long rides through the lush Everglade canals so passengers can observe the wildlife including manatees a wide variety of birds snakes and plenty of alligators these adventures are exciting and educational and tend to be reasonably priced number four dine at the mic hi if you're looking for a unique dining experience check out the mic I located in Fort Lauderdale this is a Polynesian themed restaurant that opened in 1956 and now holds a spot on the National Register of Historic Places over the years the restaurant has grown to include eight dining areas the Molokai bar a nightly Polynesian revue dinner show of Island dancers and fire eaters and a walking path through vibrant tropical gardens waterfalls tiki artifacts and secluded outdoor dining areas there is also a gift shop with plenty of unique gifts to take home for a dining experience you'll never forget make sure the mic height is on your to-do list number five South Beach the South Beach region of Miami is famous for its pastel Art Deco architecture over the years it has become a popular backdrop for videos movies and TV shows and was a pop culture phenomenon in the late 80s inspiring fashion and lifestyle this hot spot features a mix of boutiques galleries and hotels it's also an influential culinary destination with plenty of outdoor patios lining the streets at night the pastel is replaced with neon lights and South Beach comes alive in fact the nightlife here is so outstanding the area is known as a celebrity magnet day or night South Beach is a must-see number six jungle queen the jungle queen cruz is one of Fort Lauderdale's longest-running and most loved tourist attractions allowing visitors to travel the area's waterways on an old-fashioned riverboat the cruise is approximately four hours long with a stopover at the Jungle Queen Indian village where visitors can enjoy a barbecue and shrimp dinner in a tropical island atmosphere of plants birds and wildlife including alligators jungle queen offers four different cruise packages with day and evening excursions that vary in price if you're hoping the same a few dollars a simple Google search will help you find Groupon discounts and printable coupons number seven flamingo Gardens Florida is known for having one of the most beautiful landscapes in the United States not to mention one of the only tropical backdrops flamingo Gardens in Fort Lauderdale is a prime spot to experience such an atmosphere this is an offer Proffitt Botanical Garden and Everglade Wildlife Sanctuary with over 3,000 species of flowers and plants on display making it a picture takers paradise also on the premises is a vast number of birds alligators otters and other animals found injured in the Everglades and unable to return to the wild as a result over 90 types of animals that are native to Florida can be found here the park is open daily from 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. number 8 hop on hop off bus if you want to bundle several attractions together consider the Miami hop on hop off bus it's one of the best all-inclusive tours you will find complete the journey in three loops the beach loop with incredible views of the Miami skyline the city loop in the high-rise business district and the Miami Seaquarium loop from downtown Miami to Key Biscayne select the two-day pass then board at any of the 13 stops and get to know the city with live onboard commentary from the tour conductor number 9 deep-sea fishing fishing and lakes and streams is vastly different to fishing in the ocean where the catch can include shark Marlin tuna and swordfish and the battle to haul them out of the water can last for hours luckily there is no shortage of deep-sea fishing charters when it comes to Fort Lauderdale and Miami so you're sure to find a company that fits your budget private charters and group expeditions offer full-day half-day and 3/4 day options with the choice of a trophy fish or a catch-and-release experience deep sea fishing can be expensive so be sure to research all tour operators and prices before you commit to just one number 10 boat cruises many tourist attractions in Fort Lauderdale and Miami come in the form of boat tours although we've already discussed airboats and the Jungle Queen there are plenty more options Fort Lauderdale offers the Las Olas river cruise and food tour as well as a family-friendly pirate ship excursion plus there is canal sightseeing party boats sunset tours and hop-on hop-off water taxis that operate like cabs in miami yacht cruises include Biscayne Bay with views of star Island and Millionaire's Row which give tourists an up-close look at the numerous celebrity homes that dot the shoreline the Miami duck tour serves up an amphibious vehicle that takes passengers on a guided exploration of South Beach before diving into Biscayne Bay and continuing the narrated adventure on water and then there is our personal favorite the thriller Miami speedboat adventure which starts as a slow sightseeing cruise around extravagant yachts and ships and an aerated lap around star Island in Biscayne Bay after that the powerful speedboat revs to top speed and heads out to the Atlantic Ocean to give Taurus an unforgettable ride of their lives for more details and even more ideas for things to see and do head to our website at wwlp.com [Music] don't forget to leave a like and subscribe so you can go hop with us [Music]

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Keywords: Fort Lauderdale, Miami, Florida, USA, flamingo Garden, Airboat Everglades, Jungle Queen, Jungle Island, South Beach, Hop on Hop off, Bahamas, Mai kai, Deep Sea Fishing

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Length: 8min 30sec (510 seconds)

Published: Sat Jun 29 2019