Sports & Outdoors
Hiking, Diving and Riding for Sport
For the athletic type, South Florida is a reservoir of thrilling athletic experiences that are sure to raise your heart rate. How could it not be with a bevy of Division 1 and professional sports teams like the Miami Heat, Miami Dolphins, the Florida Dolphins? The region also draws several MLB teams for spring training and is home to the longest running equestrian competition in the world.
Enjoy a hike through one of 50 regional parks and nature centers in Broward County or take on 16 holes in Palm Beach — the “Golf Capital” of Florida. Miami offers the perfect blend of land and on water activities including canoeing and kayaking at the Everglades and Biscayne National Parks.
- On Water
- On Land
- Spectator Sports
It’s Always Time for Marine Time
Jet skis to palm trees, South Florida’s 100+ mile stretch of beaches provide hours of aquatic adventures. Whether you’re experienced in water polo, a novice paddleboarder, or somewhere in between, you’ll find your balance along the 24-mile stretch of sun-soaked sandy shores in Fort Lauderdale. Snorkel of go diving among shipwrecks and reefs at Pompano Beach or take a water taxi down the intercoastal waterways. In Fort Lauderdale, airboat tours and gator shows provide exciting experiences for all ages while acclaimed fishing villages in the Keys offer a high probability of a great catch virtually any day of the year.
Smile as Bright as the Sunshine
If you’re ready to start your day on solid ground, South Florida offers plenty of things to do, from an exciting night life packed with dancing and live music to cycling and skating through Bamford Sports Complex in Davie during the sun-strewn days. Indulge yourself at some of the world’s greatest boutique shops at the open-air Shops of Pembroke Pines, or go shopping at the popular high-end shopping and entertainment district Mizner Park in Boca Raton. If you’re looking for a quiet day, more than 800 parks throughout Miami-Dade County, two national parks and nearly 6,500 acres of parks in Broward County encourage mountain biking, skating, camping, or just a leisurely hike through the mangroves rich with unique plant and animal life.
Become a Part of Fan Culture
Don your sports regalia and pull on your foam fingers because South Florida is home to some of the best professional sports teams around. Whether its three-time NBA Champions the Miami Heat or World Series winners the Miami Marlins, there’s always something to root for here. Watch the Panthers take to the ice at FLA Live Arena in Broward County or attend the Winter Equestrian Festival in Palm Beach. College sports are big in South Florida, too, with Division I athletics at Florida International University (FIU), Florida Memorial University (FMU) and the University of Miami.