Ft Lauderdale Family Fun 4-Day Itinerary

  1. Day 1: Flamingo Gardens
    20 minutes (9.3 miles) from Ft Lauderdale Beach

    Explore this 60-acre botanical gardens with over 3000 species of plants and animals. Don't miss the opportunity to see the Florida panther, pink flamingos and birds of prey. Visit the Wray Home Museum, a beautifully restored 1930s home.

  2. Day 2: Jungle Queen Riverboat Cruise
    15 minutes (5.2 miles) from Flamingo Gardens

    Enjoy a 3-hour narrated sightseeing cruise along New River and Intracoastal Waterways. You'll witness Millionaires Row, Port Everglades and learn about Fort Lauderdale’s history. Onboard, indulge in a delicious all you can eat BBQ ribs, chicken and shrimp dinner.

  3. Day 3: Young At Art Museum
    25 minutes (15 miles) from Jungle Queen Riverboat Cruise

    This hands-on interactive museum focuses on art and creativity for the whole family. It has a variety of exhibitions from contemporary art, STEAM learning zones, Virtual Reality Lab and many more. Don't miss the many unique galleries designed specifically for kids such as CultureScapes, WonderScapes, Greenscape, and ArtScapes.

  4. Day 4: Hugh Taylor Birch State Park
    15 minutes (3.5 miles) from Young At Art Museum

    With over 180 acres, this state park offers hiking trails, kayak and bike rentals, playgrounds and picnic areas. It's a great place to enjoy outdoor activities such as fishing, skating, and bird watching. The park’s main area is perfect for children with a splash park and many playgrounds. You can also take the park's guided tours to learn about nature and history.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Flamingo Gardens (2 hours, $20)
  • Jungle Queen Riverboat Cruise (3 hours, $62)
  • Young At Art Museum (3 hours, $14)
  • Hugh Taylor Birch State Park (2 hours, $6 per vehicle)
  • Total Estimated Costs: $102 per person

Useful Tips

If you have more time, you can explore more of Fort Lauderdale's beaches and water activities. You can also visit the Everglades Wildlife Management Area for alligator sightings or take a day trip to Miami. If you have less time, you can shorten the Jungle Queen Riverboat Cruise or Young At Art Museum to half the time, making space for more activities on the other days.

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