SPECIAL FEATURE Summertime in South Florida is often referred to as the “slow season.” Snowbirds fly north to cooler climates and families go on vacation. Luckily, there are still so many family activities
Take them out to the ballgame! Going to a Marlins game is fun for the whole family and won’t break the bank. Tickets at Loan Depot Park start at just $20! Even if you don’t like baseball, the experience of bringing the family to the ballpark is worth the price of admission. When you head out to the game, don’t be scared off by the weather! The Marlins’ stadium has a retractable roof to protect you from the elements.
Everglades Airboat Tours Check out an alligator in its natural habitat! Airboat tours are a great way to get outside and experience the natural beauty of the everglades. Head over to Everglades Holiday Park for a great day in nature. Be sure to bring a hat and some sunscreen, too, because the South Florida sun will be out in full force. Don’t let that discourage you, though; a cold drink in the everglades will make all your worries go away. Everglades Holiday Park 21940 Griffin Road, Weston 954-434-8111 evergladesholidaypark.com
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Hunt for Turtles at John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park Turtles! A person cannot say enough good things about John Pennekamp State Park. If you love scuba diving or snorkeling, a day trip to the Keys is the perfect way to spend a day. The different fish and coral are beautiful all by themselves, add some sea turtle sightings and you’ve made a memory that no one in the family will ever forget. If you are not a big swimming, you can always take a trip on a glass-bottom boat and see the natural beauty of the coral from the surface! John Pennekamp State Park 102601 Overseas Hwy, Key Largo 305-451-6300, pennekamppark.com
Get Your Groove on at South Beach Believe it or not, the summer is the perfect time for South Florida locals to check out South Beach. It may be hotter, but the crowds are typically smaller, and things are a bit less crazy than Spring Break! The culture, people, and food, however, still make for an incredible experience. If you get hungry, check out Time Out Market near Lincoln Road to discover all the different flavors of Miami in one place. You might want to get an AirBnb and see what America’s best nightlife is all about.
Try Your Luck at the Hard Rock If you’ve lived here for longer than a couple years, then you have witnessed the Great Guitar grow into the Florida sky. The architectural icon has quickly become a symbol for Hollywood’s biggest Casino. What you may not know are all the entertainment options that grew up around the new hotel. A huge concert auditorium hosts A-list acts year-round. There are also multiple fine dining restaurants in addition to Broward County’s only Vegas-style resort pool. If that didn’t get your juices pumping, try your luck in the Texas Holdem Poker room. Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino 5701 Stirling Road Davie, FL 33314 877-788-1966 seminolehardrockhollywood.com
Waste-Away an Afternoon at Margaritaville There is no doubting what Jimmy Buffet would tell you to do in South Florida. Located on the Hollywood Broadwalk, the Resort Hotel is a destination for families looking to have good fun, good eats, and maybe one of those special cocktails! If you don’t want to eat at one of the fabulous onsite restaurants, you can always take a walk down the beach and stop at one of the oceanside eateries.
