Is Miami or Fort Lauderdale better for kids?

Fort Lauderdale is Miami's more sophisticated sister city for a reason! You'll find many more family-friendly attractions here, and you won't have to sift through shifty spots to find them. Below are just a few of the kid-approved attractions available in Fort Lauderdale!



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Miami and Ft. Lauderdale residents, meanwhile, each have a 1 in 15 chance. (The latter's numbers are just slightly worse, with Miami's rate at 65 crimes per 1,000 residents and Ft. Lauderdale's at 68 per 1,000).

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  • Little Toot Dolphin Adventure at Clearwater Beach. 3,844. Recommended by 97% of travelers. ...
  • Florida Everglades Airboat Adventure and Wildlife Encounter. 650. Boat Tours. ...
  • Skip the Line: The Florida Aquarium in Tampa Bay Ticket. 349. Aquariums.


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10 Best Family-Friendly Beaches and Pools in Miami
  • Bill Boggs Cape Florida State Park. ...
  • Hollywood Beach. ...
  • Venetian Pool. ...
  • Grapeland Water Park. ...
  • Flamingo Park Aquatic Center. ...
  • Oleta River State Park. ...
  • Matheson Hammock Park. ...
  • Paradise Cove Water Park at C.B. Smith Park.


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Fort Lauderdale's wide stretches of white sand surpass those of its southern neighbor and, to some, are the best shores statewide. And when you consider its fantastic scenery, great dining options and range of things to do, Fort Lauderdale is also somewhat affordable compared to similar vacation spots.

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