Image “Lake Tohopekaliga Air Boat” by ashwin kumar, used under CC BY-SA 2.0
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, is known for its beautiful beaches, excellent shopping, and amazing restaurants. It’s also a great city to explore when you want to have an adventure. Whether you’re looking to enjoy the beautiful weather or learn about the area’s unique history, you’ll find plenty of ways to have fun when you check out some of these top experiences around Fort Lauderdale.
Fort Lauderdale Airboat Rides
If you’re interested in exploring the beauty and wonder of the Everglades, one unforgettable way to do so is on an airboat. With Fort Lauderdale Airboat Rides, you’ll enjoy a custom airboat tour that will take you into the heart of the Everglades. From your elevated seat, you can watch for alligators, birds, turtles, deer, and more. You also have your choice of two different tours: the one-hour High Speed Airboat Ride or the two-hour Everglades Explorer Airboat Ride.
Bluefoot Pirate Adventures
Search for hidden treasure, dress up like a pirate, learn to talk like a pirate, and ward off attacks from rival pirates when you climb aboard a pirate ship from Bluefoot Pirate Adventures. While your kids are hunting for lost treasure on the hour-long cruise, you can head to the back of the ship for a unique tour of the mansions that line the Intracoastal Waterway. Just keep an eye out for the notorious pirate rebel Barnacle Bill. If he tries to attack, you’ll have to defend your ship using the water cannons.
Hugh Taylor Birch State Park
If you’re looking to create your own adventure, head to Hugh Taylor Birch State Park. Nestled between the Intracoastal Waterway and Atlantic Ocean, this 180-acre park is a popular spot for a variety of outdoor activities. Hop on a bike to travel along the park’s 1.9-mile drive or stop at the office to find out which trails can accommodate bikes. You can also take a hike on the Coastal Hammock Trail to learn more about the plants and animals that are native to the area.
Jungle Queen Riverboats
The Jungle Queen Riverboats cruise combines dinner and a show into one amazing experience. If you book the dinner cruise, you’ll start by climbing aboard the famous Jungle Queen riverboat to cruise down the New River. This narrated tour will give you some information about the amazing mansions and yachts you’ll see along the way. When you arrive at Jungle Queen Tropical Isle, you’ll enjoy an all-you-can-eat dinner featuring live entertainment during and after your meal.
Spirit Yacht Charters
When you’re looking to get out on the water around Fort Lauderdale, consider booking a cruise with Spirit Yacht Charters. One popular excursion is the Catamaran Reef Sail cruise. Your adventure begins with a tour of Millionaires Row on the Intracoastal Waterway. Then you’ll head a half-mile offshore to snorkel the stunning natural coral reef and view the colorful marine life that lives there.
No matter what type of adventure you’re interested in having, you’re sure to have a great time when you check out a few of these top options in Fort Lauderdale.
Image “Lake Tohopekaliga Air Boat” by ashwin kumar, used under CC BY-SA 2.0
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