EAST FORT LAUDERDALE. The Jungle Queen Riverboat Company actually has several boats and offers three distinct tours. The Sightseeing Cruise is about 3 hours ­ this takes you up the New River, and includes a stopover at the "Jungle Queen Indian Village." The Miami Bayside Cruise is 8 hours, with a stopover at Bayside for some shopping and dining. The Bar-B-Que and Shrimp Dinner Cruise lasts about 4 hours ­ this includes a trip up the New River, with an island stopover for an all-you-can-eat shrimp and ribs dinner and a show.#13;#10;Reservations are required. #13;#10;

DOWNTOWN-HISTORIC DISTRICT. This museum chronicles the city's history from the early Seminole era to World War II. It also offers information about the city's historic district and a chronology of its development. Other exhibits feature scale models of historic structures, including a recreation of a Seminole village complete with arts and crafts. Next door is the King-Cromartie House and the New River Inn, both of which feature period antiques and a variety of displays. Guided tours are available. #13;#10;

WEST OF DAVIE. Fun way to learn about the Everglades. Visitors take a narrated airboat tour where the guide points out native flora and fauna. Next is the alligator and reptile exhibit. Then, travel through reconstructed Seminole villages where Indian guides explain tribal customs and history. Finally you'll visit the vanishing species exhibit, which includes birds and a Florida panther. The entire tour lasts about two hours. Afterwards, you may visit the gift shop or cafe for refreshments. Fishing licenses, guides, and boat rentals are also available.

EAST FORT LAUDERDALE. Bright yellow skiffs and old-port boats shuttle up to 70 passengers to 63 locations along the Intracoastal Waterway and the New and Middle Rivers. Shuttles go between hotels, restaurants, bars, and even the Museum of Discovery and Science. You can tour Millionaire's Row or head for the three-mile Riverwalk to stop for a picnic. A further ride will take you to Las Olas Boulevard and Cortez Street for shopping and a day at the beach. Water taxis start daily at 10:30 am and run until midnight or later on weekends. Cash only except for privately chartered boats.