Top 10 Free Things To Do and Attractions in West Park

"Take a break from the beach and booze to enjoy a more cultured outing at this Renaissance-style villa built in the early 1900s. The 50-acre estate belonged to the agricultural industrialist and filthy-rich dude James Deering, who built the place as a winter pad. Visitors come for the picturesque gardens and well-preserved antique furniture and art collection."

"With its colorful garden, its colonial architecture and its history, Villa Vizcaya is beautiful and really worth the trip. You can easily spend half a day there. Try and spot the multicolored giant lizards outside. They are so beautiful they look fake!"

"Swim, sunbathe, snorkel or do fun activities in Hugh Taylor Birch State Park. Enjoy the view of the sand and ocean as you grab a drink and relax under a shade of the tree and listen to live music. If you want to snorkel, you might swim with tortoises and manatees."

"To witness some eye-goggling mural arts in the lap of Miami, the one and only destination are Wynwood walls, a mosaic of colors and vibrancy created under the guidance of Tony Goldman. Started as an initiative in the early 2000s to support and encourage artists, now the Wynwood Walls, a popular open-air art gallery in Miami, stands out in the history of wall art, around the world. You can see artworks displayed at all corners and buildings of the neighborhood represent a grand fusion of wall murals."

"In the midst of rusted warehouses and concrete blah, there's a pastel-and-graffiti explosion of urban art. Wynwood Walls is a collection of murals and paintings laid out over an open courtyard that invariably bowls people over with its sheer color profile and unexpected location. What’s on offer tends to change with the coming and going of major arts events such as Art Basel, but it's always interesting stuff."

"Our last day was spent at the creative Wynwood Walls art exhibit. Beautiful mosaics are spread across a few blocks on streets and on buildings, even on the sidewalks!"

"Las Olas Boulevard stretches from downtown Fort Lauderdale along New River to Las Olas Beach, overlooking the mansions and yachts of the Intracoastal Waterway. Here, you'll find plenty of tourist attractions and things to do along the boulevard, from touring museums and art galleries to shopping at more than 100 specialty boutiques. This is a popular spot for dining, and the street is packed with waterside cafés and bistros, many with patios."

"Las Olas Boulevard is one of the most popular streets in Fort Lauderdale and an amazing spot for shopping. Here you’ll find an impressive selection of stores for art, jewelry, apparel, shoes, books, gifts, and more. Once you’re done shopping, be sure to check out some of the special events the city hosts on Las Olas Boulevard throughout the year."

"Hop aboard for a fun 90-minute sightseeing cruise that takes you past waterfront mansions, Port Miami, Fisher Island and other highlights. See captivating views of the Miami skyline while enjoying beverages and light snacks."

"Grab the car and spend the afternoon in Coconut Grove strolling through the Tuscan-style pedestrian mall CocoWalk, which includes hundreds of shops, restaurants and bars. A hidden favorite down the road, Monty’s, is ideal for waterfront afternoon drinking and the occasional local band. Walk along the dock to admire boats of all shapes and sizes."

"Beautiful waterfront gardens and a glass pavilion are the main attractions inEsplanade Park. This riverwalk in Fort Lauderdale has great views of a variety of events, like the Winterfest boat parade, Stone Crab & Seafood Fest, or Smoke on the Water BBQ Fest. The park is often set up with live music, food trucks, and vendors."

"1501 Jefferson Street The facility has four lighted tennis courts, paddleball courts, two basketball courts, 2 bocce courts, restrooms, playground equipment and a baseball/softball field."

"At 7 Spices Restaurant & Hookah Lounge, we provide our guests with all the makings of the perfect evening out in Miami Beach: delicious food, creative cocktails, great music, an intimate, modern space in which to enjoy it all. Featuring a selection of both authentic and fusion-inspired...Mehr"

"Want to travel from Korea to Mongolia on a quest for cuisine from the other side of the world without having to leave Fort Lauderdale?"

"I went to the one at the Sawgrass Mills and will definitely be going there often. It was crowded with a long wait, but was worth it."