Broward Directory Blog

 

I am planning some time with my family and decided there is plenty to do in South Florida. Below is a list I started to compile to plan a few summer activities.

MIAMI-DADE COUNTY

Miami Metrozoo
12400 SW 152nd St., Miami
305-251-0400
www.miamimetrozoo.com

Miami Seaquarium
4400 Rickenbacker Causeway, Miami
305-361-5705
www.miamiseaquarium.com

Monkey Jungle
14805 SW 216th St., Miami
305-235-1611
www.monkeyjungle.com

Parrot Jungle Island
1111 Parrot Jungle Trail, Miami
305-2-JUNGLE
www.parrotjungle.com

Everglades National Park
4000l State Road 9336, Homestead
239-695-3101 ext. 355
www.nps.gov/ever

Eco-Adventure Tours
Miami-Dade Park and Recreation Department
Various locations
305-365-3018
www.miamidade.gov/parks

Blue Moon Outdoor Center
3400 NE 163rd St., North Miami
305-957-3040
www.bluemoonmiami.com

Biscayne National Park
9700 SW 328th St., Homestead
305-230-7275
www.nps.gov/bisc/home.htm

Deering Estate at Cutler
http://www.deeringestate.com/

Coral Castle
28655 South Dixie Highway
Homestead, FL 33033
(305) 248-6345
http://www.coralcastle.com/

Fairchild Tropical Garden
http://www.fairchildgarden.org/index.cfm?page=home

Historical Museum of Southern Florida
http://www.hmsf.org/

Miami Museum of Science
http://www.miamisci.org/index.html

The Flagler Museum
http://www.flagler.org/

The Norton Museum of Art
http://www.norton.org/home.htm

Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park
1200 S. Crandon Boulevard, Key Biscayne
305-361-8779.
From Miami, take I-95 to the Rickenbacker Causeway, all the way to the end

Lowe Art Museum
http://www6.miami.edu/lowe/
Beautiful Art Museum located on the campus of the  University of Miami in Coral Gables.  

BROWARD COUNTY

The Broward Center for the Performing Arts
http://www.browardcenter.org/

Museum of Discovery and Science
http://www.mods.org/visit/index.htm

Butterfly World
3600 W. Sample Road, Coconut Creek
954-977-4400
www.butterflyworld.com

Flamingo Gardens
3750 S. Flamingo Road, Davie
954-473-2955
www.flamingogardens.org

West Lake Park and Anne Kolb Nature Center
751 Sheridan St., Hollywood
954-926-2480
www.broward.org/parks

John U. Lloyd Beach State Park
6503 N. Ocean Drive, Dania Beach
954-923-6711
www.floridastateparks.org/lloydbeach/

C.B. Smith Park
900 N. Flamingo Road, Pembroke Pines
954-437-2650

Topeekeegee-Yugnee Park
Just west of I-95 off Sheridan Street, Hollywood
954-985-1980

IGFA Fishing Hall of Fame & Museum
http://www.igfa.org/

PALM BEACH COUNTY

Mounts Botanical Garden, is Palm Beach County's oldest and largest public garden.
http://www.mounts.org/home.asp

Morikami Museum & Japanese Gardens
http://www.morikami.org/

Lion Country Safari
2003 Lion Country Safari Road,
Loxahatchee
561-793-1084
www.lioncountrysafari.com

Palm Beach Zoo at Dreher Park
1301 Summit Blvd., West Palm Beach
561-547-9453
www.palmbeachzoo.org

Riverbend Park
The entrance is on the south side of Indiantown Road, about a mile west of Florida's Turnpike. Canoe Outfitters offers canoe outings. (See below.) For information about guided hikes, call 561-748-2028.
Canoe Outfitters of Florida
9060 W. Indiantown Road, Jupiter
888-272-1257 or 561-746-7053
www.canoes-kayaks-florida.com

John D. MacArthur Beach State Park
10900 State Road 703 (A1A), North Palm Beach;
561-624-6952
www.macarthurbeach.org

Jonathan Dickinson State Park
16450 SE Federal Highway, Hobe Sound
561-746-1466
www.floridastateparks.org/jonathandickinson

Florida Keys

The Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum
http://www.hemingwayhome.com/HTML/main_menu.html

Key West Aquarium
http://www.keywestaquarium.com/

Audubon House & Tropical Gardens
205 Whitehead Street, Key West, FL 33040
305-294-2116
Toll Free: 1-877-294-2470
http://www.audubonhouse.com/

PIECES OF EIGHT PIRATE CRUISE
(305) 295-3460
http://www.piecesofeight.com/
245 Front St @ Westin Key West Resort & Marina Key West, FL 33040
Ahoy matey's! Set sail on a cruise like none other aboard a replica 65' Spanish Galleon.

SOUTHERNMOST POINT
http://www.keywest.com/attractions/southernmostpoint.htm
Whitehead and South Street Key West, FL 33040
The Southernmost Point in the Continental USA

SUNSET CELEBRATION
http://www.keywest.com/attractions/sunsetcelebration.htm
Mallory Square Key West, FL 33040
Nightly Sunset Celebration. Be entertained by Georgeous Sunsets, various carnival performers and vendors

DRY TORTUGAS NATIONAL PARK AND FORT JEFFERSON FERRY
http://www.yankeefreedom.com
(305) 294-7009   800-634-0939
240 Margaret Street Key West, FL 33040
Daily ferry service from Key West to the Dry Tortugas National Park and Fort Jefferson.

DRY TORTUGAS NATIONAL PARK DAY TRIP ABOARD THE SUNNY DAYS
http://www.sunnydayskeywest.com/
(305) 296-5556
Located at the end of Elizabeth and Greene Streets Key West, FL 33040
70 miles west of Key West - the Dry Tortugas National Park
Sunny Days High Speed Catamaran

HERITAGE HOUSE MUSEUM & ROBERT FROST COTTAGE
http://www.heritagehousemuseum.org
305-296-3573
410 Caroline Street Key West, FL 33040
Experience island hospitality during a visit to this splendid Caribbean Colonial House!
Original furnishings and rare antiques collected by 7 generations of a notable Key West family.
Come to the gardens to hear recordings of Robert Frost's poetry.

DRY TORTUGAS RESERVATION CENTER
http://www.vacationdepot.com/drytortugas.htm
305-293-9611
Key West, FL 33040
Explore the crystal water of the Keys with the Best Guides and Best Prices.
Visit the breathtaking isolated beauty of the Dry Tortugas by seaplane, ferry, or fishing excursion. Also save on snorkeling, parasailing, waverunner, and Dolphin Encounters.

EASY DAY CHARTERS
http://www.easydaycharters.com
(305)294-3095
3255 Duck Avenue, Suite 6 Key West, FL 33040
Spend your time snorkeling one of our beautiful reefs without the crowds!

FURY WATER ADVENTURES
http://furycat.com/
(305)294-8899   800-994-8898
237 Front St. Key West, FL 33040
Choose from Reef Snorkeling , Sunset Sails, Parasailing or Reef Eco-Tours aboard the
Glass Bottom Boat.

SEA BEAR AQUATIC ADVENTURES
http://seabearkeywest.com
305-304-3652
Located at Key West Historic Seaport Key West, FL 33040
Experience fabulous ocean & patch reefs on an unforgettable snorkeling trip w/ Sea Bear!
Charter is guided/customized to your skills & interests.

SEAPLANES OF KEY WEST
http://www.seaplanesofkeywest.com
(305) 294-0709   1-800-950-2FLY
Key West International Airport
3471 S. Roosevel Key West, FL 33040
Let Seaplanes of Key West fly you 70 miles west of Key West.
Out over the emerald waters of the Gulf of Mexico to America's most inaccessible National Park- The Dry Tortugas.

SEBAGO CATAMARANS & WATERSPORTS
http://www.keywestsebago.com
(305) 294-5687   1-800-507-9955
328 Simonton St Key West, FL 33040
Sailing, snorkeling & sunset cruises w/ complimentary beer, wine, & champagne at sunset.
Half & full day snorkel adventures w/ kayaks, jetskis, parasailing.
Continental breakfast & lunch included.

SNUBA OF KEY WEST
http://www.snubakeywest.com
305-292-4616
201 Front Street Key West, FL 33040
***No Dive Certificate Needed*** Experience the beauty of the underwater world without having to drink water through a snorkel or spending your vacation in front of a chalkboard. Snuba diving is safe family fun, and it's easy. Go Beyond Snorkeling!

SUNSET WATERSPORTS - LOWEST PRICE $30
http://sunsetwatersportskeywest.com/
305-296-2554
Smather's Beach- K.W. Seaport -Hurricane Hole Key West, FL 33040

$69 SNORKEL/ FISH COMBO 1/2 DAY- DELPHINE CHARTERS
http://www.snorkel-fish-combo.com
(305)619-0731
Key West, FL 33040
Have this 45ft Mainship yacht to yourself.
Snorkel Key West's largest protected reef, the Western Sambo & fish near it.
This 4 hour trip is both affordable and private for parties up to 6. Top quality snorkel gear.
We supply all the rods, bait & license.

BLUE ICE SAILING CHARTERS
http://www.blueicesailing.com
305-294-5856
Historic Seaport Key West, FL 33040
Sail the beautiful waters of Key West aboard our 47' yacht.
Enjoy snorkeling on the coral reef, dolphin watch or choose a sunset sail.

CAPTAIN SEAWEED CHARTERS - Dolphin & Snorkel Adventure
http://www.captseaweed.com
(305) 872-7588 Boat (305) 509-1145
Oceanside Marina Key West, FL 33040
Encounter dolphins in their natural habitat, wild and free. Swim and snorkel in the same waters where these fun loving, playful animals live and play. Experience first hand the beauty of our islands and the calm of the crystal waters. Enjoy a complimentar

DANGER CHARTERS
http://www.dangercharters.com
305-296-3272
Hilton Resort Key West, FL 33040
Sail, kayak, and snorkel aboard our traditional schooners.
See the pristine out islands of the back-country in a secluded, personalized, and natural setting.

DIVE KEY WEST
http://www.divekeywest.com
(305) 296-3823   (800)426-0707
3128 North Roosevelt Blvd. Key West, FL 33040

DREAM CATCHER CHARTERS Private Snorkeling
http://www.key-west-dolphin-watch.com
305-745-2114   888-362-3474
Key West Florida at Ocean Side Marina Key West, FL 33040
Avoid the crowded trips and come with us to the "Road Less Travelled".
Our Snorkeling trips are both affordable and can be customized for you and your group of six or less.
Relax as we take you on a rare trip where few others have been.

DREAMCHASER CHARTERS
http://www.dreamchasercharters.com
305-292-8667
201 William Street Key West, FL 33040
Modern 6 guest 42ft trimaran; sailing, snorkeling, swimming, fishing, you decide!
Add a Sunset Sail Dinner Cruise for a perfect relaxing evening on the water.