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Fun Stuff to Do in Florida...when you're not in the library!

Anne Kolb Nature Center
Located in West Lake Park, it has over 1400 acres of wetland habitat for wading birds and other native wildlife. Educational boat tours, Intercoastal fishing pier and environmental exhibit hall are available.
West Lake Park, 751 Sheridan St., Hollywood. Phone: (954) 926-2480.
http://www.broward.org/parks/nature.htm#centers

BankAtlantic Center
The elegantly-designed home to the local hockey team, the Florida Panthers.
2555 Panthers Drive, Sunrise. Phone (954) 525-5500 for game and concert information.
http://www.bankatlanticcenter.com/

Billie Swamp Safari
Ride in an airboat, walk the Swamp trail, see the alligators and learn about the history and culture of the Seminole Indians.
Big Cypress Reservation. Phone (800) 949-6101.
http://www.seminoletribe.com/safari/

Boomers
Park featuring "Naskart" racing and Sky Coaster, bumper-cars, go-karts, batting cages, 24 hour arcade, plus an exceptionally large miniature-golf.
1700 NW 1st Street Dania Beach. Phone (954) 921-1411.
http://www.boomersparks.com/park/dania/index.html

Bonnet House Museum & Gardens
Historical beachfront estate comprising 35 subtropical acres, built in the 1920's by two artists.
900 N Birch Road, Ft. Lauderdale. Phone (954) 563-5393.
http://www.bonnethouse.org/

Broward County Parks and Recreation
Call for information about the many great programs and recreational activities at your local parks!
Phone (954) 563-PARK.
http://www.broward.org/parks/

Buehler Planetarium
Located in Broward Community College Campus, features time and space travel shows, and laser light shows. In the evening the shows, the telescope is available for viewing.
3501 SW Davie Road, Davie. Phone (954) 475-6680.
http://www.broward.edu/locations/central/buehler.jsp

Butterfly World
3 acres of tropical gardens with beautifully colored butterflies soaring around in a screen enclosure. It also includes a breeding laboratory, a butterfly museum and an insectarium, complementing the surroundings are waterfalls, a botanical vine walk, and English rose garden.
Tradewinds Park, 3600 West Sample Road, Coconut Creek. Phone (954) 977-4400.
http://www.butterflyworld.com/

Everglades Holiday Park Airboat Tours
Airboat tours, plus fishing and boat rentals.
21940 Griffin Road, Ft. Lauderdale Phone (800) 226-2244.
http://www.evergladesholidaypark.com/

Flamingo Gardens
Botanical garden featuring a 1.5 mile narrated tram ride through hammocks, wetlands and citrus groves.
3750 Flamingo Road, Davie. Phone (954) 473-2955.
http://www.flamingogardens.org/

International Swimming Hall of Fame
Display of Olympic memorabilia and achievements from notable swimmers, sports literature from the 1800's and aquatic artifacts from the 15th century on.
1 Hall of Fame Drive, Ft. Lauderdale. Phone (954) 462-6536.
http://www.ishof.org/

Jungle Queen Riverboat Cruises
Dinner cruise down the New River featuring a variety show and all-you-can-eat barbecue and shrimp dinner.
A1A Bahia Mar Yacht Center, 801 Seabreeze Blvd, Ft. Lauderdale. Phone (954) 462-5596.
http://www.junglequeen.com/

Museum of Art
Houses a permanent collection of 20th century European and America art, as well as special exhibitions.
1 East Las Olas Boulevard, Ft. Lauderdale. Phone (954) 525-5500.
http://www.moafl.org

Museum of Discovery and Science and Blockbuster IMAX Theater
Over 200 displays and hands-on exhibits, plus a 300 seat 3D theater presenting films on a five story screen.
401 SW 2nd Street, Ft. Lauderdale Phone (954) 467-6637.
http://www.mods.org/

Old Fort Lauderdale Village & Museum
Village consists of several historic buildings from old Fort Lauderdale. The Old Fort Lauderdale Museum of History includes displays of photographs and local artifacts from the Seminole Wars period to the present.
219 SW Second Avenue, Ft. Lauderdale. Phone (954) 463-4431.
http://www.oldfortlauderdale.org/

Riverwalk Fort Lauderdale
Located in downtown Ft. Lauderdale, Riverwalk is a beautiful winding mile along the river connecting attractions, restaurants and shops.
For information phone (954) 525-5500. River cruises and water taxis available dockside.
http://www.goriverwalk.com/

Sawgrass Recreation Park
Features an 18th century Indian Village and a 30 minute narrated Everglades airboat tour.
Highway 27, 2 mi. North of I-75. Phone (954) 389-0202.
http://www.evergladestours.com/

Stranahan House
Well preserved historical house built in 1901, complete with furniture of the era. Oldest building in Broward County.
335 S.E. 6th Avenue at Las Olas Blvd, Ft. Lauderdale. Phone (954) 524-4636.
http://www.stranahanhouse.org/

Young at Art Children's Museum
Hands-on museum explores art with interactive displays. Also features special temporary exhibits and art classes. Call for schedule of events.
11584 State Rd 84 (Close to Hiatus Rd) Davie. Phone (954) 424-0085.
http://www.youngatartmuseum.org/