1. Shopping
SAWGRASS MILLS
Location: 12801 West Sunrise Boulevard, Sunrise, FL 33323-4020
Opening Hours: Sun 11:00AM - 8:00PM, Mon - Sat 10:00AM - 9:30PM
Sawgrass Mills, the largest outlet and value retail shopping destination in the United States. With more than 350 stores
TOWN CENTER AT BOCA RATON
Location: 6000 Glades Rd, Boca Raton, FL 33431-7208
Hours: Sun 12:00AM - 6:00PM, Mon - Sat 10:00AM - 9:00PM
Town Center at Boca Raton features an outstanding mix of 220 stores, upscale and elite specialty shops along with your favorite Mall stores in an indoor environment.
POMPANO CITI CENTRE
Location: 1955 N Federal Hwy, Pompano Beach, FL 33062
Hours: Mon - Sat 10:00AM - 9:00PM, Sun 12:00PM - 6:00PM
Mall offering over a hundred shops.
2. Butterfly World
Location: 1985 NE 2nd St, Deerfield Beach, FL 33441-3702
Hours: Sun 11:00AM - 5:00PM, Mon - Sat 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Admission Varies
Walk through tropical, flowering gardens in six giant screened aviaries filled with twenty thousand LIVE exotic butterflies and the world's most amazing birds. Hand feed the small parrots in the Lorikeet Encounter! Botanical Gardens, Macaw Landing, Butterfly Museum, Live Bug Zoo, outdoor cafes, gift shop and garden center. This is the perfect adventure for the whole family! Gift Shop and Garden Center are open to the public.
3. Water Parks and Sports
ISLAND WATER SPORTS
Location: 1985 NE 2nd St, Deerfield Beach, FL 33441-3702
Hours: Sun
10:00AM - 8:00PM,
Mon - Fri
9:00AM - 9:00PM,
Sat
6:30AM - 9:00PM
Admission Varies
Island Water Sports, your one stop surf and skate destination since 1978. Our Free Lesson Program is the longest running in the country teaching you how to surf, skim, or stand up paddle. We offer private and group lessons in surf, skim, skateboarding, and stand up paddle. Our Sunset Stand Up Paddle and Eco Tours are a popular attraction for locals and tourists alike.
RAPIDS WATERPARK
Location: 6566 N Military Trl, 1620 Sw, West Palm Beach, FL 33407-1228
Hours: Seasonal activity, Closed From December though March
Admission Varies
Rapids Water Park is a water park in Riviera Beach, Florida, USA, that occupies 30 acres near I-95. The park includes 42 slides and attractions, including a wave pool, dual seven-story speed slides, and a quarter mile lazy river. There are also slides for children and toddlers.
4. Gumbo Limbo Nature Center
Location: 1801 N Ocean Blvd, Boca Raton, FL 33432-1946
Hours: Sun
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM,
Mon - Sat
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Admission Varies
Gumbo Limbo Nature Center is surrounded by a rare remnant of tropical hardwood hammock, located on a barrier island in Boca Raton. Take a stroll through the butterfly garden, where many species of wild butterflies can be seen year-round. Walk the Ashley Trail and relax in the authentic Chiki overlooking the Intracoastal. A variety of native fish, sharks, and other marine animals reside in marine aquariums. Visit the Sea Turtle Rehabilitation Facility to learn about our sea turtle patients. Indoor displays feature wildlife indigenous to South Florida and a series of stained glass windows depicting the coastal island as it may have appeared in the 1500s.
5. Casinos
SEMINOLE CASINO COCONUT CREEK
Location: 5550 NW 40th St, Coconut Creek, FL 33073
Hours: Open 24 Hours
Seminole Casino Coconut Creek offers the market's most fully integrated, energized, stylish and upscale local's casino experience featuring 2,000 Las Vegas-style slots and over 70 live table games such as blackjack, baccarat and poker. Under its roof, the casino has the region's most sought-after steakhouse, NYY Steak, Sorrisi Italian Restaurant and the New York-style 1st Street Deli. Guests can entertain with live music and listen to tunes from the region's top DJs at Legends Lounge, Nectar and Sunset Grill. The Pavilion, a 1,200-seat capacity entertainment venue, has been a home to acts like Tony Orlando, Frank Sinatra Jr., Joan Collins and many more. Seminole Casino Coconut Creek is open 24/7, 365 days a year.
SEMINOLE HARD ROCK HOLLYWOOD CASINO
Location: 1 Seminole Way, Hollywood, FL 33314-6407
Hours: Open 24 hours
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Experience the thrill of 24/7 gaming action at Seminole Hard Rock Casino in Hollywood, Florida, South Florida’s largest casino. Play high-energy slots and tables games at our 140,000 square foot casino situated in the heart of it all. Signature Hard Rock music memorabilia lining the casino walls and sound of classic and modern music videos will infuse a high energy vibe perfect for getting lucky.
- Over 2,000 slots
- Over 100 table games
- High-limit table room
- High limit slot rooms
- Smoke-free room
- VIP Plum Lounge
- Over 40 tables of high stakes poker located in Seminole Paradise
6. Deerfield Beach
DEERFIELD BEACH
Location: 200 NE 21st Ave, Deerfield Beach, FL 33441-3801
Hours: 24 hours however, Lifeguards are present from 9:00 am until 5:00 pm 365 days a year.
Come visit our award winning "Blue Wave" beach. The City of Deerfield Beach has earned this award designation from the Clean Beach Council, based on specific criteria, which include excellence in water quality, beach conditions, safety services, public information and habitat conservation.
The City of Deerfield Beach Ocean Rescue Division is certified by the United States Lifesaving Association and protects a one-mile stretch of beach. There are nine lifeguard towers that line the ocean. Surfing is permitted on the north side of the pier and south of tower #7. Sand volleyball courts and recreational areas are located on the north side of the pier. Dogs and alcoholic beverages are prohibited.
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DEERFIELD INTERNATIONAL BEACH PIER
Location: 200 NE 21st Ave, Deerfield Beach, FL 33441-3801
Hours: 6 AM to 12 AM (midnight), Monday - Thursday, 6 AM on Friday to 12 AM (midnight) on Monday (Fri- Sat 24hrs)
The 976 foot Deerfield Beach International Fishing Pier is the crowning jewel on our beach, attracting thousands of visitors and fisherman annually. In addition to renting fishing rods, the pier concession stocks live, fresh and frozen bait, tackle, fishing accessories, ice and t-shirts.
PIER RATES
- Sightseers $1
- Fishing $4
- Rod Rental $16, plus $25 refundable deposit
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7. Over 25 Local Restaurants
Located within walking distance to the Fishing Pier, Beach and Hotels. Multiple options for food choices and bars.
Our Property can help with any dish your interested in, we also have vouchers.
8. Quiet Water Park
QUIET WATER PARK
Location: 401 S Powerline Rd, Deerfield Beach, FL 33442-8182
Hours: 8:00AM to 6:00PM
( Check for seasonal changes http://www.broward.org/Parks/QuietWatersPark/Pages/Default.aspx )
Fees: Weekend/holiday gate entrance fee of $1.50/person (children 5 and under free)
Recreation. Preservation. Education. The Parks and Recreation Division is dedicated to providing a countywide park system with diverse facilities and recreation opportunities, along with natural area conservation and research-based educational outreach, to enhance the well-being of residents, businesses, and visitors. Facilities include water parks, campgrounds, a target range, a stadium, an observatory, mountain bike trails, an educational farm with stables, and a velodrome and other sports facilities. Hours and fees vary by location
9. Scuba Diving
DIXIE DIVERS
Location: 455 S Federal Hwy, Deerfield Beach, FL 33441-4151
Hours:
- Sun 7:30AM - 3:30PM
- Mon 8AM - 6:30 PM
- Tue - Fri 8: AM - 7:30 PM
- Sat 7:30 AM - 6:30 PM
At Dixie Divers our facility includes our own pool on premise and our own boat, Lady Go Diver, a 48' Marine Management boat powered by twin 871 Detroit diesel engines. The Lady was designed as a dive boat not converted into one. She is equipped with all safety gear, fire extinguishers, life jackets, O2 and first aid kit. On board you will find a full size head (bath room), fresh water shower, and a large easy to board dive platform with two ladders. Sodas, water and snacks are provided on all trips. The bow is easy to access and offers a nice spot to enjoy the rides to and from the dive sites. If you choose to, you may come up on the fly bridge and chat with the captain and the locals. She is not a speedboat and we do not race anywhere so you get to enjoy the scenery both in the Intracoastal Waterway and along the beaches. These guys know all the good places to look for interesting things on the reefs and wrecks.