Top Things to do in Broward County
Top Hotels in Broward County
- 1. Hyde Beach House
- 2. B Ocean Resort Fort Lauderdale
- 3. Fort Lauderdale Marriott Harbor Beach Resort & Spa
- 4. Plunge Beach Resort
- 5. Lago Mar Beach Resort & Club
- 6. Pelican Grand Beach Resort
- 7. Hyde Resort and Residences
- 8. Hilton Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort
- 9. Hotel Maren Fort Lauderdale Beach
- 10. Hollywood Beach Hotels
What to do and see in Broward County, Broward County: The Best Gardens
Discover the best top things to do in Broward County, United States including Miramar Community Garden, Butterfly World, Flamingo Gardens, Deerfield Beach Arboretum, Eucalyptus Gardens, Long Key Natural Area & Nature Center.
Restaurants in Broward County
1. Miramar Community Garden
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
The 12,000 SF Miramar Community Garden, is the first demonstration “micro-farming system” in Broward County; an environmentally and economically sustainable system that creates a network of healthy food sources of naturally grown vegetables and fruits, a social network for garden volunteers to learn about urban agriculture.
2. Butterfly World
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,244 reviews
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!
Reviewed By Reggie293 - St. Petersburg, United States
Butterfly World offers an immersion in nature as thousands of colorful butterflies dash and flit and alight around in a lush tropical setting. We found these gentle encounters mesmerizing - unlike those very few reviewers who reported being able to walk through the place in 10 minutes. If getting to the other side is your life mission, you will miss the point of being there. We found the informative botanical exhibits absorbing and enjoyed the flower gardens, aviaries (from finches to macaws), museum exhibits of butterflies and moths and gift shop. The staff is courteous, friendly and open to questions. We especially appreciated the educational and science missions of Butterfly World. If you factor these critical missions into the admission price, it is a bargain and one of Florida’s most memorable attractions.
3. Flamingo Gardens
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,321 reviews
Reviewed By Cac1234 - Germantown, United States
The flamingos at Flamingo Gardens are a great attraction; however, there is much more to enjoy at this lovely oasis. One should take a tram ride around the property at some point during his or her visit. Our driver and guide was very knowledgeable. The grounds are just beautiful and there is more to see than one realizes. A variety of birds live at Flamingo Gardens in different areas. Peacocks stroll around and sit on the branches of a massive tree. There are playful otters in a fun playground-type habitat, a black bear, cats, turtles, alligators, and birds of prey. This is a great place for families to spend part of a day and enjoy nature.
4. Deerfield Beach Arboretum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 66 reviews
Reviewed By 646inesm
To me, the star of the park is the African Oil Palm. When it is trimmed, it is simply awesome to behold it's vast frond circumference and the black trunk-stem. The tour guide on Friday morning, April 27th, 2018 was able to answer every one of my questions. I am taking my mother, my daughter and a friend with her daughter next time.
5. Eucalyptus Gardens
6. Long Key Natural Area & Nature Center
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 25 reviews
Reviewed By Arielfl - Coconut Creek, United States
I have long wanted to visit this nature center but when I am in the area I tend to go to Flamingo Gardens which is across the street from it. I finally got a chance during my vacation and I had to do my visit in between rain storms. I don't know what took me so long because I thoroughly enjoyed the 164.8 that make up one of Broward's largest natural areas. You park in the lot and then take a path to the visitor's center. Inside the center you can visit the exhibit hall that included an excellent display detailing the Native American presence in this area by the Tequesta and Seminole. While I enjoyed the exhibit I did note that their artifacts were reproductions and not authentic artifacts. There was still a lot of good information though. In the center you can get park information, visit the playroom for children, or see some live animals in their display. On my visit there they were hosting a student photography exhibit. Oak Hammock Hall is available for rental for weddings and other special events. Behind the visitors centers are rocking chairs on the porch. Perfect for taking in the gorgeous marsh view that had birds and turtles. An elevated boardwalk takes you across the marsh and to a half mile nature trail that goes through the oak hammock. Foxes and bobcats make their home here along with migratory and resident birds but all I saw on my visit where a few Zebra Longwing butterflies. Located in the back is a Garden of Reflection that stands in tribute to crime victims. A 90 minute ceremony is held here once a year. On your way out don't forget to stop by the public art installation, Island Garden by Lorna Jordan. It is a metal gazebo that spirals up to benches and framed on both sides by a water feature. I really loved it and it was the perfect place to sit and relax after the trail hike. The art in this piece incorporates nature into it. I really enjoyed my visit even though it was in the pouring rain. The next time I visit Flamingo Gardens I will be incorporating a visit here as well. While Flamingo Gardens displays their animals in enclosures here you can see them the wild and experience how Florida used to be.
