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1. Delray Beach ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Category: Relaxing Beaches
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2. Big Cypress National Preserve ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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3. Biscayne Bay

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4. Bonnet House Museum and Gardens

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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5. Coral Springs

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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6. Dania Beach

Category: Relaxing Beaches
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7. Deerfield Beach

Category: Relaxing Beaches
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8. Everglades National Park

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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9. Fort Myers

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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10. Hollywood Beach

Category: Relaxing Beaches
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11. Hugh Taylor Birch State Park

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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12. Jungle Queen Riverboats

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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13. Lake Okeechobee

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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14. Lauderdale-by-the-Sea

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15. Miami Beach

Category: Relaxing Beaches
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16. Pompano Beach

Category: Relaxing Beaches
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17. Cox Science Center and Aquarium

Category: Kids & Family Fun
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18. Tamiami Trail

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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19. Flamingo Gardens

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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20. The Florida Keys

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21. The Coral Castle

Romantic Castles
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22. Vizcaya Museum and Gardens

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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23. West Palm Beach

Category: Relaxing Beaches
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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

  • Fort Lauderdale is perfectly positioned to explore Southern Florida, and there are a host of brilliant day-trip destinations located within 60 to 90 minutes of the city.
  • As you can imagine, there are a large selection of fabulous beaches if you just want to spend the day soaking up the sun or testing the waters – try Biscayne Bay National Park, Deerfield Beach, Hollywood Beach, or Lauderdale-by-the-Sea.
  • Nature lovers have the spectacular Everglades National Park and Big Cypress National Preserve to explore by car, air-boat, canoe, or kayak.

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