Top 10 Things to Do Near Fort Lauderdale (That Aren’t Boring)

Tired of the same beach + dinner routine?

If you’re in South Florida and want something actually fun, competitive, and memorable — this guide covers the best things to do near Fort Lauderdale, including some experiences you won’t find anywhere else.

🔥 1. Indoor Paintball Target Shooting (Start Here)

Skip the outdoor fields.

At The Paintball House, it’s all about:

  • 🎯 Hitting targets

  • 💥 Triggering paint bursts

  • 🔄 Resetting and going again

👉 Private, fast-paced, and built for nonstop action.

💥 2. Smash It Out at The Smashit House

Need stress relief?

Smash bottles, electronics, and plates in a private rage room at The Smashit House.

👉 Loud, chaotic, and ridiculously fun.

🪓 3. Axe Throwing at The Axehole House

Compete, throw, and actually get good at it.

At The Axehole House, you’ll:

  • Learn proper technique

  • Play games

  • Compete with your group

👉 Perfect mix of skill + competition.

🎨 4. Splatter Paint Experience (Messy in a Good Way)

Want something different?

Throw, drip, and splash paint in a neon splatter room.

👉 Creative, chaotic, and surprisingly addictive.

👨‍👩‍👧 5. Smashit House Kids (Ages 8–13)

Traveling with kids?

Smashit House Kids offers:

  • 🎨 Splatter paint

  • 💥 Controlled smash experiences

  • 🎉 Birthday-friendly setups

👉 Safe, supervised, and actually fun for them.

🌴 6. Fort Lauderdale Beach

Yeah, you have to.

Walk the strip, hit the water, grab a drink.

👉 Good for relaxing — not exactly unforgettable.

🍹 7. Las Olas Boulevard

Restaurants, bars, shops.

👉 Great for before or after your main event.

🐊 8. Everglades Airboat Tours

Classic Florida.

👉 Cool once — then you’re done.

🛍️ 9. Sawgrass Mills Mall

Massive outlet shopping.

👉 Good for deals, not for adrenaline.

🎉 10. Build Your Own Experience Day

This is where it hits different.

Start with:

  • Paintball 🎯
    Then add:

  • Rage room 💥

  • Axe throwing 🪓

👉 All within minutes in Davie, FL

💣 Why This Area Hits Different

Most places give you one activity.

Here, you get:
✔ Multiple experiences
✔ Private setups
✔ High-energy environments

👉 You’re not just “doing something” — you’re stacking experiences.

📍 Location Advantage

All major experiences are located in Davie, FL, just minutes from:

  • Fort Lauderdale

  • Hollywood

  • Pembroke Pines

  • Miami

👉 Easy to get to. Hard to leave.

🚀 Ready to Do Something Better?

You can go to the beach…

Or you can:

  • Shoot 🎯

  • Smash 💥

  • Throw 🪓

👉 Book your experience at The Paintball House and turn a normal day into something you actually remember.