Barrier Island Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit

Port Everglades
Explore the waterfront of Port Everglades in Dania Beach, and enjoy activities such as boating. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its lively bars.

Hollywood Beach
Ice cream parlors, a music stage and a water playground are among the highlights of the lively boulevard backing onto this picturesque beach.

Sawgrass Mills
One of America’s largest malls, this massive shopping complex offers exceptional bargains on high-end merchandise.

Fort Lauderdale Beach
With seven miles of flawless beach, a team of dedicated lifeguards and luxury retailers and restaurants, this is the perfect Florida vacation destination.

Las Olas Boulevard
Shops, art galleries and restaurants line a two-lane street that is Fort Lauderdale’s answer to California’s Rodeo Drive.

Las Olas Beach
A lively boulevard dotted with ritzy yachts and mansions runs alongside this glorious bay, known for its clear water and fun evening vibe.
Things to do

Jungle Queen Riverboat 90-Minute Narrated Sightseeing Cruise in Fort Lauderdale

All You Can Eat BBQ Dinner and Show at Tropical Isle with Sightseeing Cruise

Bimini Bahamas Day Trip from Fort Lauderdale via Fast Ferry
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Other neighbourhoods around Barrier Island

Harbor Beach
Harbor Beach might not have many top sights, but Port Everglades and Las Olas Boulevard are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Las Olas Isles
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Las Olas Isles and surrounding area, you can visit Las Olas Boulevard and Las Olas Beach.

East Fort Lauderdale
If you're spending some time in East Fort Lauderdale, Fort Lauderdale Beach and Las Olas Boulevard are top sights worth seeing.

Harbordale
If you're spending some time in Harbordale, Harbor Shops and Southport Shopping Center are top sights worth seeing.

Central Beach
While visiting Central Beach, you might make a stop by sights like Fort Lauderdale Beach and Las Olas Beach.

Downtown Fort Lauderdale
Cosy bars a bustling port and top sights from Las Olas Boulevard to Historic Stranahan House Museum – discover Downtown Fort Lauderdale, a destination also famous for its beaches.
- Port Everglades
- Hollywood Beach
- Hard Rock Stadium
- Sawgrass Mills
- Fort Lauderdale Beach
- Las Olas Boulevard
- Aventura Mall
- Las Olas Beach
- Pompano Beach
- Greater Fort Lauderdale-Broward County Convention Center
- Gulfstream Park Racing and Casino
- Town Center at Boca Raton
- Miami Beach Beaches
- Surfside Beach
- Lynn University
- Deerfield Beach Pier