Rainy Day Fun at the Museum of Science and Discovery

Even in sunny Florida, it rains from time to time. Although it may be depressing to think about preparing for the worst, rainy days can still be fun for the whole family—especially if you decide to visit Fort Lauderdale’s Museum of Discovery and Science. This museum has something for everyone—you’ll be so engrossed that you won’t even begrudge the hours spent away from your jet ski rental.

Visiting Shark Valley In The Florida Everglades

If you’ve already visited Gator Park in the Florida Everglades, we’d recommend your next stop be Shark Valley. Shark Valley is located in Everglades National Park, near Fort Lauderdale, in the middle of the “True Everglades”, or the area that stretches 100 miles from Lake Okeechobee to the Gulf of Mexico.

Visit Gator Park In The Florida Everglades

Experience the Florida Everglades like never before on an airboat tour through Gator Park. Gator Park is home to these unique airboat adventures, as well as wildlife shows in the Everglades National Park. The tours are scheduled throughout the day, every day, and are narrated by professional Everglades’ guides. On these tours, you will see a variety of air, land, and water animals including great blue herons, egrets, osprey, snakes, deer, and of course alligators.

Exploring the Florida Everglades

While planning a family vacation to Fort Lauderdale, Florida, one attraction you should not over look is visiting the Florida Everglades. Made up of sub-tropical jungles, swamp lands, and saw-grass prairies, the Everglades are a unique vacation destination that you can’t find anywhere else in the world. Because of the variety of outdoor activities, you can span your Everglades adventure out for however long you’d like.