What to do in Ft Lauderdale

[NurseSteph]

We are going to be there 2 days in advance of the cruise and we rented a car and are kind of stumpped of what to do? We thought about maybe driving to south beach..... any ideas?

 

TIA

 

Stephanie

[manmachine]

I live down here and am biased. But Hollywood Beach is great.

Seminole Hard Rock or Gulfstream Park and Casino. Dinner at a Brazilian steakhouse.

lots to do...

[Ykgorbie]

South Beach is great for people watching ! If you're renting a car, how about a drive down the Keys? And if you don't want to rent a vehicle and depending on where you're staying, the water taxi is a great way to get around. Lots of stops in many different areas - great to get to and from the nightlife.

[familyfuncruise]

We will be arriving early too. We will be staying at the Hampton Inn & Suites, hopefully we can ride the water taxi....sounds like fun!

[bbmom2boys]

OH! Find the Soprano's Piano Bar! It is on the beach front! Amazing!

[Mikel1733]

The water taxi is a lot fun. Seeing all the yachts and homes is very interesting. The crew will narrate the trip so you know more about the area. Interesting both day and night.

[mikel24m]

The water taxi is a lot fun. Seeing all the yachts and homes is very interesting. The crew will narrate the trip so you know more about the area. Interesting both day and night.

 

This is what we did and had a great time !!

 

http://www.watertaxi.com/watertaxi/fort-lauderdale/maps-stops-ft-lauderdale-express-hollywood/

 

For $20 per person you can ride day and night unlimited and see all the yachts and beautiful homes and stop at any or all of the stops to shop ,grab a bite to eat or appetizer and a nice drink.We loved brinys irish pub,great cheap food and good drinks

 

If you like Christmas lights you should return for a ride at night. :)

[tattoos]

Why face all that traffic to drive to South Beach? Fort Lauderdale's beach is beautiful...funky restaurants across the street from the beach including Bubba Gumps.

 

Dania Jai-Alai is in Dania Beach, a 5 minute ride from Fort Lauderdale (sit close to the action for a few dollars, lots of excitement, amazing skills and you may even win a few dollars).

 

The humungous Sawgrass Mills Outlet Mall is in Sunrise, Florida (15 minute ride from the beach area)....you can spend all day here if your love shopping...nice Cheesecake Factory.

 

The Sawgrass Recreation Park is in Weston, Florida (20 minutes from the beach area)...airboat rides thru the wild Everglades (gators will be out sunning themselves), reptile exhibit...evergladestours dot com

 

If you go to Jai-Alai, Jaxsons Ice Cream Parlor is also in Dania Beach and is FANTASTIC!!! They make all their ice cream and toppings from scratch and sell a nice assortment of old fashioned candy (sugar buttons on paper, Mary Janes, licorice, wax bottles filled with sweet liquid, big red wax lips, and some hard to find candy). Order the kitchen sink and share...the butterscotch and hot fudge are killer. Jaxsonsicecream dot com

 

The Broward Center for the Peforming Arts is an outstanding entertainment venue in Fort Lauderdale...there is always somethng amazing being offered, it is beautiful and very close to the beach. browardcenter dot org

[ragtiki2004]

You could always check out a baseball game at the new Marlins stadium. They need all the fans after selling off 1/2 of their team. Believe your sailing is in May so they might have a homestand. Bob:)

[ragtiki2004]

OOPS! I read the wrong date for your sailing. Take the water taxi instead and check out the homes that are all decorated for Xmas. It is breathtaking. Bob:)

[Putterdude]

We have always enjoyed the water taxi and the Jungle Queen. The Sun Trolley can also be a good way to get around.

What we have never found is a tour of the area.

[ragtiki2004]

Check out ducktours. A little corny but they show you around the Fort Lauderdale area downtown and the boat goes into the intercoastal. Bob:)

[knots4crewzing]

Why face all that traffic to drive to South Beach? Fort Lauderdale's beach is beautiful...funky restaurants across the street from the beach including Bubba Gumps.

 

Dania Jai-Alai is in Dania Beach, a 5 minute ride from Fort Lauderdale (sit close to the action for a few dollars, lots of excitement, amazing skills and you may even win a few dollars).

 

The humungous Sawgrass Mills Outlet Mall is in Sunrise, Florida (15 minute ride from the beach area)....you can spend all day here if your love shopping...nice Cheesecake Factory.

 

The Sawgrass Recreation Park is in Weston, Florida (20 minutes from the beach area)...airboat rides thru the wild Everglades (gators will be out sunning themselves), reptile exhibit...evergladestours dot com

 

If you go to Jai-Alai, Jaxsons Ice Cream Parlor is also in Dania Beach and is FANTASTIC!!! They make all their ice cream and toppings from scratch and sell a nice assortment of old fashioned candy (sugar buttons on paper, Mary Janes, licorice, wax bottles filled with sweet liquid, big red wax lips, and some hard to find candy). Order the kitchen sink and share...the butterscotch and hot fudge are killer. Jaxsonsicecream dot com

 

The Broward Center for the Peforming Arts is an outstanding entertainment venue in Fort Lauderdale...there is always somethng amazing being offered, it is beautiful and very close to the beach. browardcenter dot org

 

 

Hi,

 

Can you tell me if there are any wineries around Orlando and Ft Lauderdale areas.

 

Thanks You

[piper28]

Nobody's suggested it, so I'll suggest visiting the Everglades. A walk along the Anhinga trail that time of year can be pretty neat.

[anteaters]

Can anyone tell me the easiest/closest way to get from the Princess cruise ship to a water taxi stop? Thanks!

[Bocadude85]

Hi,

 

Can you tell me if there are any wineries around Orlando and Ft Lauderdale areas.

 

Thanks You

 

The only winery around Ft. Lauderdale that I am aware of is the Schnebly Winery in the Redlands of Miami

[Bocadude85]

We are going to be there 2 days in advance of the cruise and we rented a car and are kind of stumpped of what to do? We thought about maybe driving to south beach..... any ideas?

 

TIA

 

Stephanie

 

You could take a trip to Boca Raton(Palm Beach County) about a 20 min drive from Ft. Lauderdale. You can see all the addison mizner style homes, visit mizner park for shopping or dinner. Visit the art museum, or one of the beautiful beaches. I would highly recommend a trip to Gumbo Limbo which is a sea turtle rescue center. You can also head west and take a airboat tour of the everglades.

[boards]

Is there A Macy's near 17th Se?

[mrpayroll]

Hollywood Beach is close by and is a good place to spend a few hrs. Also we have taken the " Jungle Queen " boat ride.

[Florissouri]

We are going to be there 2 days in advance of the cruise and we rented a car and are kind of stumpped of what to do? We thought about maybe driving to south beach..... any ideas?

 

TIA

 

Stephanie

 

At what hotel are you staying?

[jackdiamond]

You could take a trip to Boca Raton(Palm Beach County) about a 20 min drive from Ft. Lauderdale. You can see all the addison mizner style homes, visit mizner park for shopping or dinner. Visit the art museum, or one of the beautiful beaches. I would highly recommend a trip to Gumbo Limbo which is a sea turtle rescue center. You can also head west and take a airboat tour of the everglades.

Yes, the beaches are beautiful there, but the water will be a wee bit chilly in December and January.

[Bocadude85]

Yes, the beaches are beautiful there, but the water will be a wee bit chilly in December and January.

 

Yes very true... but I have seen plenty of snow birds swimming in December and January. Water temps are usually in the low 70's during that time.

[CharismaCruiser727]

South FL is nearly a 'nonstop party'. There is much to do that appeals to all likes and demographics.

[jackdiamond]

Yes very true... but I have seen plenty of snow birds swimming in December and January. Water temps are usually in the low 70's during that time.

Not this year, and next. The Gulf water temperature here in SWFL is now 67, and it will probably be around 62-64 in December and January. Ft. Lauderdale may be about 1-2 degrees warmer vis-a-vis water temperatures.

[NurseSteph]

At what hotel are you staying?

 

We are staying at the Hilton Garden Inn