Attractions and Amusement Parks in South Florida

1316 E. Commercial Blvd. Oakland Park

954-229-2060

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This is South Florida, where we have more than our fair share of pirate wannabes and Jimmy Buffett clones. And if you've gone so far as to procure a feathery friend for your shoulder, y'know, to get a little closer to Blackbeard status - Chippy the Pirate has anything and everything you need to keep Polly happy. This famous Oakland Park establishment has food, shelter, toys -- and even the birds themselves.

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Everglades Holiday Park

21940 Griffin Rd., Fort Lauderdale Weston

954-434-8111

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When it comes to the Everglades, it's easy to be overwhelmed. After all, it's 734 square miles of gators, grass and swamp water. But Everglades Holiday Park is a great place to start. This famous Fort Lauderdale outpost has the fanciest fan boats you'll ever see, and they're also home to the Gator Boys of Animal Planet fame. So book a jaunt on the river of grass and learn a thing or two about our local ecosystem.

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Flamingo Road Nursery

1655 S. Flamingo Rd., Davie Plantation

954-476-7878

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Hiring landscapers is the coward's way out. If you've got a lawn that needs some 'scaping, do it yourself. And start your endeavor at Flamingo Road Nursery in Davie, where they have every kind of plant, flower, bush and tree that can survive the South Florida sun. Plus fountains, sculptures, pottery, furniture and everything you need to create a backyard oasis. There's also a farmer's market on site. DIY'ers, this is Pinterest heaven.

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Gumbo Limbo Nature Center

1801 N. Ocean Blvd. Boca Raton

561-338-1473

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Loggerhead Marinelife Center of Juno Beach

14200 U.S. Highway 1, Juno Beach Palm Beach Gardens

561-627-8280

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Like most awesome elements of nature, sea turtles are seriously threatened by our pain-in-the-ass human race. Luckily, the Loggerhead Marinelife Center of Juno Beach is an organization dedicated to helping the gentle little ocean-dwellers out. Founded over 25 years ago by Eleanor Fletcher, aka "The Turtle Lady," this Juno Beach non-profit now has a full service vet hospital, exhibit hall, outdoor classroom, research lab, and resource center. So wayward turtles always have a place to turn to.

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Rapids Water Park

6566 N. Military Trail West Palm Beach

561-842-8756

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Even today's internet-obsessed children will love the adrenaline-fueled action of a good old fashioned water park. At Rapids Water Park in West Palm Beach, they can leave their iPhones behind and take to 29 slides, including Big Thunder with its 45 degree drop, the four-person, 500 feet of Riptide Raftin and the 1,000-foot Body Blasters flume. It's not cheap, but what is these days? Besides, they could undoubtedly use a little vitamin D, as could you.

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Spyke's Grove

7250 Griffin Rd. Davie/West Hollywood

954-583-0426

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What good is living in hot-as-hell Florida if you don't have a backyard full of fruit trees? Let's face it - citrus is the state's best asset. At Spyke's Grove, you can pick up trees that'll be dripping with lemons, limes, oranges, tangerines, tangelos, grapefruits, limes, kumquats. Hell, they even have spliced marvels that'll grow different kinds of fruit on the same tree. This Davie landmark has been around in different incarnations since 1946, so they know their citrusy stuff. Pack your backyard with enough trees and you'll never have to worry about Christmas gifts again, 'cuz what Northeastern relative doesn't love a box full of juicy grapefruit under the tree?

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Stevie Moon Tattoo

2217 Wilton Dr. Wilton Manors

954-565-4470

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A visit to Stevie Moon is a unique tattoo experience. Far from your average ink den, this Wilton Manors outpost is more an artist's studio than an intimidating parlor of pain. Moon and his creative colleagues are all about finding something you want to spend the rest of your life with. From encouraging you to ask questions to coming up with crazy awesome custom work, you'll leave feeling like your body modification decision was a wise one. Because there's nothing worse than tattoo regret.

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Surf World

435 S. Federal Highway Pompano Beach

954-545-7873

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If you're a surfer stuck in South Florida, instead of, say, Southern California -- you really need a go to spot that will support you in your sport of choice. Otherwise, it can get lonely out there. At Surf World in Pompano Beach, you can join with legions of other wave riders, skateboarders and SUP enthusiasts, too. They've got all the gear you need and friendly faces to go along with it. Brands like Werner, Lost, Sharp Eye, Quiksilver, Oakley, Rip Curl and so on, so you can get your sport on and always look the part.

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Surf World South

603 E. Dania Beach Blvd., Dania Beach Hollywood

954-922-9056

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If you're a surfer stuck in South Florida, instead of, say, Southern California -- you really need a go to spot that will support you in your sport of choice. Otherwise, it can get lonely out there. At Surf World in Dania Beach, you can join with legions of other wave riders, skateboarders and SUP enthusiasts, too. They've got all the gear you need and friendly faces to go along with it. Brands like Werner, Lost, Sharp Eye, Quiksilver, Oakley, Rip Curl and so on, so you can get your sport on and always look the part.

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Xtreme Indoor Karting

5300 Powerline Rd. Fort Lauderdale

954-491-6265

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If it's got XTreme in the name, you can pretty much bet it's gonna be good. And at Xtreme Indoor Karting, anyone with a need for speed can race around the 90,000-square-foot complex in agile little vehicles designed to zip, zoom and haul ass. There's a results board, a bar, Nascar simulators, a pro shop, mini bowling lanes and even conference rooms - so you can do serious business after some dizzy spins around the track. Spend an afternoon in this Fort Lauderdale bastion of entertainment and I-95 will feel like a slow-going gravel road.

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Alpha Kinetix

1038 SW 13 Ct. Pompano Beach

954-786-1800

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Musicians know - there's nothing worse than a busted instrument. But luckily for everyone in the vicinity of Pompano Beach, there's Gary Philips. He started Alpha Kinetix back in 1979, and these days he's the master craftsman for all things musical. Your amp will reward you with some seriously sweet tunage. So play on.

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Alpine Jaguar

6606 N. Andrews Ave. Oakland Park

954-463-2554

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Bahia Mar Yachting Center

801 Seabreeze Blvd. Fort Lauderdale

954-627-6309

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Powerboat rentals available at Club Nautico Boat Rentals. $219 half day; $329 full day.

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Pride Center Flea Market

1717 N. Andrews Ave., Lauderdale Lakes Fort Lauderdale

954-463-9005

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For treasure hunters, flea markets are the Holy Grail. But too often they're filled with crap from the corner of grandma's basement, better left to the garbage bin. But at the Pride Center Flea Market the first Saturday of every month in Wilton Manors, you can score some serious finds. Rare records, Mardi Gras masks, erotic lit -- whatever floats your boat. It's not as cheap as some others, but the goods are that much better.

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Bonnet House

900 N. Birch Rd. Fort Lauderdale

954-563-5393

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The 35-acre subtropical seaside estate enchants visitors with delightful art and architecture.

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Butterfly World

3600 W. Sample Rd. Coconut Creek

954-977-4400

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Nothing can bring a smile to a forlorn face like the ever delightful butterfly. And at Butterfly World in Coconut Creek, you can see thousands of the winged wonders. Basically, it's a 10-acre butterfly bonanza spurred by one man's love. Here, you'll catch a glimpse at Biblis Hyperia, Vindula Erota, Euploea Mulciber and all kinds of others. Plus beautiful birds, too. There's no better place to marvel at the wonders of old Ma Nature.

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Calypso Bay Waterpark

151 Lamstein Lane West Palm Beach

561-790-6160

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Features an 897-foot river ride, lily pad walk, two waterslides, children's water playground, and a lap pool with diving boards.

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City of Plantation: Edwin F Deicke Auditorium

5701 Cypress Rd. Plantation

954-797-2199

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Coconut Cove Waterpark

11200 Park Access Rd. Boca Raton

561-274-1140

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Features a 986-foot river ride, sea monster walk lagoon, two waterslides, children's water playground.

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Compass

201 N Dixie Highway Lake Worth

561-533-9699

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Let's be real - the local library probably offers a paltry selection of your favorite gay and lesbian authors. But at Lake Worth's Compass GLCC Lending Library, you'll find all your favorites - plus free wifi and good company. Like your average neighborhood library, but oh-so-much better.

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Dave & Buster's

3000 Oakwood Blvd. Hollywood

954-923-5505

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After a recent remodeling, this massive entertainment complex – a great place to watch sports – features more than 42 high-definition TVs, a wide variety of beers that come in what the bar calls “beer tubes” of 50 and 100 ounces. Try the calamari appetizer or the potato-chip encrusted chicken. Don't want to watch the game? There are more than 250 games and happy hours Monday to Friday from 4:30 to 7 p.m. – as well as Sunday through Thursday from 10 p.m. until closing. Football is the big game here, so head over on Sundays and try the $5 appetizers.

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Delray Beach Children's Garden

137 SW 2nd Ave Delray Beach

561-716-8342

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Delray Yacht Cruises

801 E. Atlantic Ave. Delray Beach

561-243-0686

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Delray Yacht Cruises offers year round sightseeing cruises, brunch, dinner, live entertainment & special event cruises aboard the Lady Atlantic & Lady Delray. All cruises depart from downtown Delray Beach, at 801 East Atlantic Avenue, Delray Beach, FL 33483.

Downtown Fort Lauderdale

East Las Olas Boulevard from SE 6th Avenue to SE 11th Ave. Fort Lauderdale

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Dreyer Park

Southern Blvd. West Palm Beach

561-000-0000

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Escape the Quest

1391 SW 12th Ave. Pompano Beach

954-366-6800

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The Expo Center at South Florida Fairgrounds

9067 Southern Blvd. West Palm Beach

561-793-0333

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Centrally located in Palm Beach County, the South Florida Fair Expo Center provides easy access from all parts of "booming" South Florida by both Interstate 95 and Florida's Turnpike

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