101 Days of Summer in Fort Lauderdale

Need some summer vacation inspiration? Visit Lauderdale’s 101 Days of Summer campaign boasts 101 of our area's best experiences

Take an airboat ride in Everglades National Park by way of Weston. Photo courtesy Visit Lauderdale
Take an airboat ride in Everglades National Park by way of Weston. Photo courtesy Visit Lauderdale

Map out your summer staycation with the help of Visit Lauderdale’s new 101 Days of Summer campaign, chock-full of 101 local experiences that showcase the best of Greater Fort Lauderdale’s 31 communities.

From family-friendly vacations to luxurious romantic getaways, 101 Days of Summer will get the vacation ideas flowing, featuring a curated list of what to see and do in the Greater Fort Lauderdale, now through Labor Day. And according to Visit Lauderdale’s President & CEO, Stacy Ritter, it’s the perfect way to plan your summer.

Visit Butterfly World inside Tradewinds Park in Coconut Creek this summer. Photo courtesy Visit Lauderdale
Visit Butterfly World inside Tradewinds Park in Coconut Creek this summer. Photo courtesy Visit Lauderdale
For the adventurous set, Visit Lauderdale’s roundup boasts an array of outdoor activities, like airboat rides in Everglades National Park by way of Weston, where alligators, wading birds, and other native Florida creatures await. For folks looking to relax, the area’s eight distinctive beach communities beckon.
Hit Merman Beach with the whole family. Photo courtesy Visit Lauderdale
Hit the beach with the whole family. Photo courtesy Visit Lauderdale

To check out the entire 101 Days of Summer list, click here or here. Highlights include:

  • Celebrate Fourth of July with live music, games, arts and crafts, and more at the Fort Lauderdale Beach Fourth of July Spectacular, culminating with fireworks at 8:45 p.m.
  • Scuba dive or snorkel around a living coral reef with an astounding variety of fish and critters at Lauderdale-By-The-Sea or in Hollywood Beach, two of the only beaches in the continental United States where you can do so right off the beach.
  • Treat your kids to the Funky Fish Ocean Camp, named a ‘Top Children’s Program in the World’ by Travel + Leisure.
  • Join the ultimate LGBTQ+ celebration of love, acceptance, equality, and inclusivity during the Stonewall Pride Parade and Street Festival in Wilton Manors June 17.
  • Visit the Miramar Cultural Center for award-winning, international Caribbean and African cultural presentations.
  • Find something fabulous at Sawgrass Mills, home to more than 350 stores and more than 70 exclusive, luxury outlets.
  • Experience the magic of a full moon kayak tour at Hugh Taylor Birch State Park.
  • Climb the 175-step spiral staircase in the historic Hillsborough Lighthouse to see an amazing view the top.
  • Saddle up for a horseback ride at the Equestrian Center Park in Parkland or at American Horse Trails in Southwest Ranches.
  • Hit the Ale Trail and enjoy specials like buy-one, get-one-free pints with a Visit Lauderdale Ale Trail Passport.
  • Wine and dine under the stars at a rooftop bar, such as Rootfop@1WLO, Sparrow, Sunset Club Rooftop Bar, or The Easton. All nightlife offerings can be found here.

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