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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.
Ocean Manor Beach Resort
The jewel of the mile, the newly remodeled Ocean Manor Resort is just that. We are probably South Florida 's best kept secret! A tropical oasis situated in the heart of Fort Lauderdale 's prestigious Galt Ocean Mile. Our resort is surrounded by tropical palms, with over 200 feet of private beach. The perfect place to relax in the sun, enjoy our heated pool and the beautiful blue Atlantic Ocean . This building is one of Fort Lauderdale 's historical buildings, which has character that you will ...
El Palacio Hotel & Conference Center
Out door pool set in tropically landscaped gardens with gazebo. 20 full size classic white statues. City view and pool view suites. Air conditioned fitness center including weight machine, treadmill, and stationary cycle. Meeting and banquet facilities- excellent for weddings. Legends Bar & Grill on site.Note: A $5 one time resort fee plus a $2 per day safe fee shall be charged to guest upon ...
Sheraton Yankee Clipper Hotel
Nearby Airports: * Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport - 4 Miles * Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport - 12 Miles * Miami International Airport - 30 Miles * Palm Beach International Airport - 45 Miles Nearby Cities: * Hollywood - 10 Miles * Pompano Beach - 10 Miles * Cypress Creek - 10 Miles * Dania - 10 Miles * Deerfield Beach - 15 Miles * Hallandale - 15 Miles * Plantation - 15 Miles * Sunrise - 20 ...
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