Top Attractions in Broward County

Broward County Essentials

Broward County features diverse attractions ranging from the massive Sawgrass Mills outlet mall to the historic 1901 Stranahan House. Visitors can explore 60 acres of botanical gardens and wildlife at Flamingo Gardens or see thousands of insects at Butterfly World. The area offers coastal experiences at the 1907 Hillsboro Lighthouse and the two-mile Hollywood Beach Broadwalk, while the Museum of Discovery and Science provides interactive exhibits in Fort Lauderdale. Natural escapes include the nature trails of Hugh Taylor Birch State Park and the expansive Swap Shop flea market.

Broward County Essentials — Map

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Sawgrass Mills Mall

Sawgrass Mills is a 1/5 star shopping mall in Sunrise, Florida, owned by Simon Property Group.

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Las Olas Boulevard

Las Olas Boulevard is a major east-west thoroughfare in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States that runs from SW 1st Avenue in the Central…

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Hollywood Beach

Stretch of golden sand lined by a classic Florida beachtown that has retained its feel. Enjoy the sea or stroll around the charing place.

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Swap Shop

A massive 88-acre flea market complex featuring a 14-screen drive-in movie theater and a free Ferrari car museum. It operates daily as one of the world's largest outdoor markets.

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Hugh Taylor Birch State Park

An Eden-like garden where you can rent a boat, go fishing or just wander around its nature trails.

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Hollywood Beach Broadwalk

Although this is not the world-known movie Hollywood, you can still enjoy a stroll on the broadwalk which is two miles long!

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Historic Stranahan House Museum

Stranahan House is the home of Fort Lauderdale pioneers Frank and Ivy Stranahan.

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Museum of Discovery and Science

The Museum of Discovery and Science is a museum focused on science located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States.

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Hillsboro Lighthouse

Hillsboro Inlet Lighthouse is a lighthouse located on the north side of Hillsboro Inlet, midway between Fort Lauderdale and Boca Raton, in…

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Flamingo Gardens

Flamingo Gardens is a 60-acre botanical garden and wildlife sanctuary, located just west of Fort Lauderdale, Florida and north of Miami at…

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Butterfly World

Butterfly World is located in Tradewinds Park in Coconut Creek, Florida.