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During your Fort Lauderdale vacation, don't miss these great establishments and attractions:
Bonnet House
This historic 35-acre plantation home and estate, accessible by guided tour only, will provide you with a fantastic glimpse of Old Florida. Built in 1921, the sprawling two-story waterfront home (surrounded by formal tropical gardens) is really the backdrop of a love story, which the very chatty volunteer guides will share with you if you ask. Some have actually lunched with the former resident of the house, the late Evelyn Bartlett, wife of world-acclaimed artist Frederic Clay Bartlett. The worthwhile 1 1/4-hour tour brings you quirky people, whimsical artwork, lush grounds, and interesting design. Inquire about the literary walks and science workshops, which are offered regularly on the grounds.
Billie Swamp Safari
Billie Swamp Safari is an up-close-and-personal view of the Seminole Indians' 2,200-acre Big Cypress Reservation. There are daily tours into reservation wetlands, hardwood hammocks, and areas where wildlife (seemingly strategically placed deer, water buffalo, bison, wild hogs, ornery ostriches, rare birds, and alligators) reside. Tours are provided aboard swamp buggies, customized motorized vehicles specially designed to provide visitors with an elevated view of the frontier while you comfortably ride through the wetlands and cypress heads. The more adventurous may want to take a fast-moving airboat ride or trek a nature trail. Airboat rides run about 20 minutes, while swamp-buggy tours last about an hour. A stop at an alligator farm reeks of Disney, but the kids won't care. You can stay overnight in a native Tiki hut if you're really looking to immerse yourself in the culture.
Museum of Discovery & Science
This museum's high-tech, interactive approach to education proves that science can equal fun. Adults won't feel as if they're in a kiddie museum, either. During the week, school groups meander through the cavernous two-story modern building. Kids 7 and under enjoy navigating their way through the excellent explorations in the Discovery Center. Florida Ecoscapes is particularly interesting, with a living coral reef, bees, bats, frogs, turtles, and alligators. Most weekend nights, you'll find a diverse crowd ranging from hip high-school kids to 30-somethings enjoying a rock film in the IMAX theater, which also shows short science-related films daily. Out front in the atrium, see the 52-foot-tall Great Gravity Clock, the largest kinetic-energy sculpture in the state. Call for details on changing exhibits.
Rodeway Inn & Suites Airport/Cruise Port
Spacious, comfortable rooms with cable television and individual climate controls. Full service restaurant serves home-style cooking and offers dining inside or on patio. Lounge features video games, pool tables, and darts. Banquet facilities and complimentary shuttle service are available. Free high-speed Internet. Conveniently located minutes from Fort Lauderdale Airport and Port Everglades. Easy access off I-95, Florida's Turnpike, and I-595. Fort Lauderdale Airport, cruise port, and ...
The Beach Plaza Hotel
Welcome to Fort Lauderdale and the splendid oceanfront accommodations at Beach Plaza Hotel. Our hotel will place you directly on world-famous Fort Lauderdale beach right in the center of everything. We're and oceanfront hideaway located close to numerous shops, restaurants, the airport and port Everglades. Beach Plaza is your ideal choice from witch to enjoy a most memorable Fort Lauderdale ...
La Quinta Inn Ft. Lauderdale Cypress Creek I-95
The La Quinta Inn-Fort Lauderdale Cypress Creek sits just minutes from the sunshine-splashed beaches of the "Venice of America." Walk from here to Lockhart Stadium (Miami Fusion Soccer), and Palm-Aire Country Club. Drive to Boomers Thrillpark and Batterfly World, Dania Jai-Alai and Pompano Harness Race Track, the Museum of Fine Arts and Las Olas/Riverwalk, cruises at Port Everglades and the renowned beaches in ...
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