Sawgrass Recreation Park
5400 US-27N (2 miles north of I-75 jct.) Fort Lauderdale, (954) 389-0202;
30-minute airboat tours of the everglades includes environmental and historical narrative. Be on the lookout for native flora, fauna and alligators. Facilities include replica of a 18th century Seminole Indian village. Snakes and alligators displayed in separate area. Fishing guides and boat rentals available.

West Lake Park
1200 Sheridan St. Hollywood, FL 33019-4700; (954) 926-2410;
Comprising 1,500 acres at the Intracoastal Waterway, a very large urban nature facilities, providing a wide range of recreational activities. You can rent a canoe, kayak, or boat with an electric motor (no fossil fuels are allowed in the park) or take the 40-minute environmental boat tour.

Ann Kolb Nature Center
751 Sheridan St, Hollywood, FL 33020; (954) 926-2415;
Open: Daily 8AM-6PM; Admission: $1;
Extensive boardwalks traverse a mangrove community, where endangered and threatened species abound. This facility includes nature trails, interactive bird-call displays, and an observation tower overlooking a mangrove estuary. The exhibit hall is home to a research center and three aquariums.

Quiet Waters County Park
Powerline Rd (SR-845), Deerfield Beach, FL; (954) 360-1315;
Ski-Tow Information: (954) 429-0215;
430-acre water-oriented park that offers camping, paddleboating, freshwater fishing, swimming, canoeing, picnicking and scenic trails, bike trails and mechanical water ski tow.

Tour Marinas & Bay Cruises
Tour the many cruise and boat charters operators based in Fort Lauderdale. Several dozen boat charters to suit every style - sightseeing, dining, glass-bottom boats, dive charters, sports fishing, Bahamas, casino cruises.

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