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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 Art Fort Lauderdale
A fantastic modern-art facility, the Museum of Art Fort Lauderdale features permanent collections including those from William Glackens; the CoBrA Movement in Copenhagen, Brussels, and Amsterdam with over 200 paintings; 50 sculptures; 1,200 works on paper from 1948 to 1951, including the largest repository of Asger Jorn graphics outside the Silkeborg Kunstmuseum in Denmark; stunning Picasso ceramics; and contemporary works from over 90 Cuban artists in exile around the world. Traveling exhibits and continuing art classes make the museum a great place to spend a rainy day.
Waterfront Inn Beach Resort
The Beach Resort, located on Fort Lauderdale Beach, features a sensational location and swaying palms with a breathtaking view of the Atlantic Ocean on beautiful Fort Lauderdale Beach Promenade. You will be in the middle of all the action with 4 star restaurants, caf? bars and great nightlife within walking distance. Lounge at our heated pool or bask on our white beaches with emerald waters. Have breakfast and coffee on our large oceanfront porch before heading off to close-by jet-skiing, ...
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 ...
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