|
During your Fort Lauderdale vacation, don't miss these great establishments and attractions:
Stranahan House
In a town whose history is younger than many of its residents, visitors may want to take a minute to see Fort Lauderdale's very oldest standing structure and a prime example of classic "Florida Frontier" architecture. Built in 1901 by the "father of Fort Lauderdale," Frank Stranahan, this house once served as a trading post for Seminole trappers, who came here to sell pelts. It's been a post office, town hall, and general store and now serves as a worthwhile little museum of South Florida pioneer life, containing turn-of-the-last-century furnishings and historic photos of the area. It is also the site of occasional concerts and social functions; call for details.
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.
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.
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 ...
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites FT. LAUDERDALE AIR/SEA PORT
Take a Virtual Tour of the hotel.The newest hotel in Ft. Lauderdale is the Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites. Centrally located to Ft. Lauderdale Int®l Airport, Port Everglades, the Convention Center & downtown - the perfect choice for a business or leisure stay. Easily accessible to US Hwy 1, I-95, I-595 & the FL Turnpike too. The beaches, Shops of Las Olas, Riverwalk, Museums, Theaters, Bass Pro Shop, Sawgrass Mills Mall, a variety of restaurants and local attractions all within a short ...
New Zealand House (All Male Resort)
All gay male clientele. Our clientele is a blend of travelers from around the globe to local professionals who live less than a mile away, both couples and singles. Warren and Ric, the owners of New Zealand House, are also your hosts and are always available for guests. We'll be having breakfast by the pool with you, chatting about your Lauderdale experience the night before, helping plan the night ahead, or just sharing information on some of the choicest nightclubs, finest restaurants and ...
|
|
