Sawgrass Mills Mall

Fort Lauderdale


One of America's largest malls, Sawgrass brings on the 'shopper's paradise' cliché. It has 350-plus name-brand stores and outlets, so budget a whole day. The mall is 13 miles northwest of downtown.


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Nearby Fort Lauderdale attractions

1. Museum of Discovery & Science

11.07 MILES

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A giant alfresco boardwalk area with stores, restaurants and live entertainment nightly; it's also the place to catch many river cruises.

3. NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale

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4. Riverwalk

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5. Stranahan House

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6. Butterfly World

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8. Hugh Taylor Birch State Recreation Area

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