Things to do

Sports & attractions in Broward

Hockey, pickleball, outlet shopping, airboats and historic gardens — the big-ticket things to do beyond the beach.

Sports

Florida Panthers at Amerant Bank Arena

The NHL's Florida Panthers play home games in Sunrise from fall through spring.

1 Panther Pkwy, Sunrise, FL

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Sports

Inter Miami CF Stadium

The Fort Lauderdale stadium was Inter Miami's home until the club moved to Nu Stadium at Miami Freedom Park in April 2026. It now hosts Inter Miami CF II, high school and college games and other events.

1350 NW 55th St, Fort Lauderdale, FL

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Sports

The Fort (pickleball)

Billed as the world's first pickleball stadium, The Fort opened in January 2025 with 43 courts (14 covered) and stadium seating for about 2,000.

891 SW 34th St, Fort Lauderdale, FL

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Shopping

Sawgrass Mills

One of the largest outlet malls in the U.S., with about 2.37 million square feet and well over 350 stores, about 25–30 minutes west of downtown via I-595 and the Sawgrass Expressway.

12801 W Sunrise Blvd, Sunrise, FL

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Nature

Everglades airboat tours

Several operators run airboat rides into the Everglades from western Broward, roughly 30–45 minutes from the beach. Compare tour length, wildlife exhibits and pickup options before booking.

Western Broward County (U.S. 27 / Sawgrass Expressway area)

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Culture

Bonnet House Museum & Gardens

A historic waterfront estate and gardens tucked between the beach and the Intracoastal.

900 N Birch Rd, Fort Lauderdale, FL

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Nature

Flamingo Gardens

Botanical gardens and a wildlife sanctuary with native Florida animals and birds.

3750 S Flamingo Rd, Davie, FL

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Nature

Hugh Taylor Birch State Park

A green oasis between A1A and the Intracoastal with trails, kayak rentals and picnic areas.

3109 E Sunrise Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL

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Family

Museum of Discovery and Science

Hands-on science museum downtown on the Riverwalk, a strong rainy-day pick for kids.

401 SW 2nd St, Fort Lauderdale, FL

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Common questions

Where does Inter Miami CF play now?

Inter Miami moved to Nu Stadium at Miami Freedom Park in April 2026. The Fort Lauderdale stadium at 1350 NW 55th St now hosts Inter Miami CF II, school games and other events.

What is The Fort in Fort Lauderdale?

A pickleball complex at 891 SW 34th St that opened in January 2025, billed as the world's first pickleball stadium, with 43 courts (14 covered) and seating for about 2,000.

How big is Sawgrass Mills?

About 2.37 million square feet with well over 350 stores, in Sunrise about 25–30 minutes west of downtown Fort Lauderdale.

Facts checked October 10, 2026. Prices and schedules change — confirm with the operator before you go. Spot something out of date? Tell us.