Fort Lauderdale, Florida Fun Things to Do

Swap Shop Jungle Queen Riverboat Las Olas Boulevard Bank Atlantic Center The Galleria

When you choose the Days Inn Fort Lauderdale for your South Florida vacation home base, you’ll be in prime position to take advantage of all the fun things to do that surround our hospitable hotel. Find your inner collector at the Fort Lauderdale Swap Shop. Take a chance at the gaming tables at the 130,000-square-foot casino at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino. Explore the waterways of Fort Lauderdale aboard the Jungle Queen Riverboat. It’s all available to you within a short drive of our Fort Lauderdale hotel, including many other tourist attractions, some of which we’ve listed below.

Fort Lauderdale Swap Shop. Shopping was never more unique than at the Fort Lauderdale Swap Shop, the second largest attraction in South Florida. Millions from around the world visit every year to check out the flea market, food court with vendor booths, World’s largest 14-screen drive-in movie theater and free concerts featuring top-name talent like Willy Nelson, KC and the Sunshine Band, Loretta Lynn and Three Dog Night. For more information, visit www.floridaswapshop.com.

Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino. An 86-acre resort, the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino features an eye-popping 130,000-square-foot casino, a tropical pool area with water slides, a Hard Rock Café and Seminole Paradise, which wows visitors with a whopping 350,000 square feet of shopping, dining and entertainment options. For more information, visit www.seminolehardrock.com.  [Top]

Jungle Queen Riverboat. Travel up the New River to the Jungle Queen Indian Village with an informative captain providing interesting and humorous commentary. Along the way you’ll enjoy views of historic downtown Fort Lauderdale and impressive yacht basins. Upon arrival at the Jungle Queen Tropical Isle, you’ll encounter exotic birds, huge iguanas, rare trees and foliage, and playful monkeys (are there any other kind?). For more information, visit www.junglequeen.com.

Museum of Art Fort Lauderdale. The Museum of Art’s collection of more than six thousand works is both international and reflective of the irrepressible creativity of the cultures of South Florida and the Caribbean. Fans of the American artist William Glackens will be pleased to see a hefty collection of his work. Contemporary Cuban artists are also represented. For more information, visit www.moafl.org.  [Top]

Las Olas Boulevard. If you’re into the finer things in life, you’ll be into Las Olas Boulevard. Make a day of it, exploring everything from fashion boutiques and art galleries to memorable restaurants, sidewalk cafes and clubs. For more information, visit www.lasolasboulevard.com.

Wilton Manors. Located just north of downtown Fort Lauderdale, Wilton Manors is often referred to as the “Island City” because its boundaries follow the North and South Forks of the Middle River. Riverfront parks provide an array of recreational opportunities. Enjoy a canoe trail, mangrove preserve and two nature walks. Wilton Manors is also known for encouraging diversity. Not only does the City Commission include openly gay elected officials but the city is recognized as one of the nation’s leading gay-friendly destinations. For more information, visit www.wiltonmanors.com.  [Top]

Bank Atlantic Center. Home to the National Hockey League’s Florida Panthers, Bank Atlantic Center is also the place to come for the hottest names in entertainment. Eclectic-and electric-shows range from Maroon 5 to the Trans Siberian Orchestra to Frankie Vallie and the Four Seasons. For more information and upcoming events, visit www.bankatlanticcenter.com.

Fort Lauderdale Beach. Fort Lauderdale is home to more than seven miles of beaches-and each stretch is more beautiful than the next. Explore the award-winning wavewall and sparkling line-up of shops, restaurants, sidewalk cafes and entertainment venues that dot the beachfront promenade. Activities abound, including boating, wind surfing, jet skiing, volleyball, snorkeling, scuba diving, deep-sea fishing and rollerblading. For more information, visit http://ci.ftlaud.fl.us/beach/index.htm.   [Top]

The Galleria. The Galleria is the largest upscale regional shopping center in Broward County. Discover two spectacular levels of world-class shopping and first-class service. Macy’s and Neiman Marcus anchor this classy mall with many specialty shops acting as strong supporting players, including Godiva Chocolatier, Bebe, Coach Leather, Williams-Sonoma, Cole Haan, J.Crew, and Banana Republic. For more information, visit www.galleriamall-fl.com.

Fort Lauderdale Antique Car Museum. Love old cars? Race on over to the Fort Lauderdale Antique Car Museum. Discover 22 Packard automobiles from 1900 to the 1940's along with a gallery dedicated to President Franklin D. Roosevelt. In addition, there are several special collections of automobile memorabilia. For more information, visit www.antiquecarmuseum.org.  [Top]