Fishing Hall of Fame and Museum View Map The IGFA (International Game Fish Association) Museum is Fort Lauderdale's newest and exciting venue for an evening event. The museum features historical galleries, state-of-the-art interactive exhibits, hands-on areas and virtual reality experiences that capture the thrill, beauty and universal appeal of recreational fishing. Learn about the history of recreational fishing, the evolution of tackle and the importance of conserving our natural aquatic resources. The hands-on and virtual reality exhibits are your guides as you explore the mysterious world that covers ¾ of the earth. This modern and contemporary museum offers a splendid setting for your dinner. It's everything Florida is all about and has to offer. Florida Everglades/ Sawgrass Recreation Park View Map The Everglades, Florida's mysterious and beautiful subtropical wilderness is one of the natural wonders of the world. During a thirty-minute airboat tour, the naturalist will take you on a exhilarating ride through the "river of grass." These boats skim over the shallow waters and grassy vegetation. As the airboat stops periodically, the Naturalist will point out birds, plant life and possibly an alligator! Flamingo Gardens View Map Flamingo Gardens is truly a living museum. The outstanding collection of tropical and sub-tropical plants and birds native to South Florida is presented in their natural habitats. Visitors can embark on a 30-minute narrated and entertaining tram ride through a canopy of South Florida jungle and citrus groves. In addition to the lush tropical gardens is the Everglades Wildlife Sanctuary and "Free-Flight" Aviary, which exhibit five eco-systems indigenous to South Florida. True to its name, Flamingo Gardens offers visitors a chance to meet a flock of majestic pink flamingos nestled amidst tropical vegetation and sparkling waterfalls. Museum of Art View Map The beautiful Museum of Art, South Florida's shining star, is a grand treasure house for art lovers of all ages. Throughout the year, spacious, light filled galleries come to life with exciting exhibits. The Sculpture Terrace, hosts a sampling of the permanent collection of 19th and 20th century European and American art, highlighted by Picasso, Calder, Dali, Warhol, Moore and Stella. Also delighting visitors will be the largest collection of CoBrA (Copenhagen, Brussels and Amsterdam) art in the Western Hemisphere; an outstanding collection of regional art; and one of the largest collections of African, South Pacific, Pre-Colombian, American Indian as well as contemporary Cuban art in the State of Florida. The most recent acquisition may well be the most significant, the William Glakens collection, donated to the museum through a bequest of his son. It is valued at 40 million dollars. Las Olas View Map This prestigious shopping area is off the beaten path. Large trees shade the brick tiled walkways. Shops from all over the world offer your guests a wide selection of specialties from clothes to cameras. Las Olas offers an array of sidewalk cafes and restaurants as well as exclusive shops. Sawgrass Mills View Map Amongst the largest outlet malls in the world, Sawgrass Mills covers 2.2 million square feet with over 200 specialty shops and nine anchor stores. Guests will discover the greatest selection of their favorite designer brands at 20-60% savings every day. The main street offers five themed recreational courts, two food courts, sit down restaurants and special events and entertainment. Experience one mile of indoor shopping pleasure in a cool, comfortable Florida atmosphere. Outlets include Sak's Clearinghouse, Loehmanns Outlet, Burlington Coat Factory, Waccamaw and Spiegels. Sawgrass Mills offers something for everyone! The Museum of Discovery and Science View Map The Museum of Discovery and Science is in the heart of Fort Lauderdale's Arts and Science District, across from Esplanade Park and the Performing Arts Center. Spanning a full city block, over 200 hands-on exhibits offer exploration of diverse science topics including animals, ecology, technology, space, health, sound, physical sciences and Florida Ecoscapes. Also, the museum houses a Blockbuster IMAX 3D Theater featuring a five-story high screen and a 42-speaker digital sound system. TOP