FORT LAUDERDALE
FORT LAUDERDALE
FALL & WINTER GUIDE 2011 ¨C 2012
The best places to eat, sleep and play
in Fort Lauderdale this fall and winter
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PACKING TIPS
1. Pack a small umbrella. Tropical
showers are common in the
afternoons, and while they rarely last,
walking in soggy shoes is never fun.
2. Reserve a convertible in advance. A
car is a must, and Fort Lauderdale is
more fun with the top down.
3. Don¡¯t underestimate the intense
Florida sun and end up looking like
a lobster. Bring sunscreen with a
high SPF and spend the hottest midday hours enjoying lunch on a shady
waterfront patio.
Inside
FORT LAUDERDALE
Canal-filled Fort Lauderdale, known as the ¡°Venice of America,¡±
has come a long way since its spring-break heyday. Gone are
the beer-swilling teens that took inspiration from 1960s beach
flicks and made the beachfront community their playground.
Instead, visitors will find luxury hotels, cosmopolitan restaurant
choices and exciting activities to complement the lovely palmlined beaches.
Take in the Museum of Art Fort Lauderdale and the city¡¯s
oldest building, Stranahan House. Stroll caf¨¦- and shop-lined
Las Olas Boulevard. Experience untamed Florida with a
Seminole-style trip through the Everglades. Find adventure on
a jet ski or relax amid the natural beauty of Hugh Taylor Birch
State Park. Get a little crazy at the many nightclubs around the
Riverwalk, and then spend the next day lounging on the beach.
There are as many ways to enjoy the city as there are wild sea
oats waving along its shore.
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Top
VIEWS
FORT LAUDERDALE¡¯S BEST VIEWS
Given the flat terrain, sweeping water views
are as easy to come by as checking into one
of the many oceanfront high-rise hotels.
¡°That view from our room at The Atlantic
to the ocean will be treasured forever.¡±¡ª
TripAdvisor Member, Miami, Fla.
The Atlantic, 601 N. Fort Lauderdale Beach
Blvd., 954 567 8020
Where
to
Secret Woods is ¡°one of few places to
see the swamps, ferns and riverbanks as
they were¡± before Florida was developed.
¡°Two boardwalk trails allow access to the
swamp and river. You¡¯ll feel like you are in a
subtropical forest.¡±¡ªTripAdvisor Member,
Fort Lauderdale
Secret Woods Nature Center, 2701 W. State
Road 84, Dania Beach, 954 357 8884
PLAY
Either hoist the sails or rev the engines,
but get out on the water for the best
views of the city skyline and palm-lined
beaches. Bahia Mar Yachting Center is home
to a variety of boating options, including doit-yourself rentals and a variety of organized
excursions and charters.
Bahia Mar Yachting Center,
801 Seabreeze Blvd.
TOP 10 Attractions
1. Fort Lauderdale Antique Car Museum, 1527 S.W. 1st Ave., 954 779 7300
6. Stranahan House, 335 S.E. Sixth Ave., 954 524 4736
2. Bonnet House Museum and Gardens, 900 N. Birch Road, 954 563 5393
7. Hugh Taylor Birch Park, 3109 E. Sunrise Blvd., 954 564 4521
3. Fort Lauderdale Beachfront
8. African-American Research Library and Cultural Center, 2650 Sistrunk
Blvd., 954 625 2800
4. Sawgrass Recreation Park, 1006 N. U.S. 27, Weston, 954 389 0202
5. Las Olas Boulevard, 954 937 7386
9. Everglades Holiday Park, 21940 Griffin Road, 954 434 8111
10. Laffing Matterz, Broward Center, 201 S.W. Fifth Ave., 954 462 0222
FAMILIES
¡°Young at Art is definitely a place kids will enjoy.
It has an exhibit about recycling that includes a
slide. There¡¯s also a Global Village, where kids
can play the drums in Africa and make origami
in Japan. It¡¯s a fun place, but also educational.¡±¡ª
TripAdvisor Member, Tampa, Fla.
Don¡¯t miss the alligator show at the
Everglades. ¡°The trainer put his head in
the gators¡¯ mouth! For just $5.00, you can
hold a baby alligator. For an 8-year-old,
this is the greatest wildlife experience.¡±¡ª
TripAdvisor Member, Fort Lauderdale
Young at Art Museum, 11584 W. State Road
84, Davie, 954 424 0085
Everglades Holiday Park, 21940 Griffin Road,
954 434 8111
Las Olas Boulevard
Butterfly World, 3600 W. Sample Road,
Coconut Creek, 954 977 4400
¡°¡watching the boats go
by is lovely.¡±
ROMANCE
With ¡°restaurants for every palate¡± and live
music venues for dancing, Las Olas Boulevard
has the makings of a perfect date spot. ¡°Several
shops stay open until 9 or 10 p.m. which is
great for an after-dinner stroll.¡±¡ªTripAdvisor
Member, San Francisco, Calif.
¡°There are lots of beautiful things to see at
Butterfly World: butterflies of all sorts,
flowering gardens, a swinging bridge and
birds from all over the world.¡±¡ªTripAdvisor
Member, Keller, Texas
Picnic in Hugh Taylor Birch State Park, a 180acre sanctuary from city life in the heart of Fort
Lauderdale. ¡°The Intracoastal Canal runs right
along the Park, so watching the boats go by is
lovely.¡±¡ªTripAdvisor Member, Fort Lauderdale
Hugh Taylor Birch Park, 3109 E. Sunrise
Blvd., 954 564 4521
¡°What an amazing sailing adventure! My
husband and I had such a great time on the
Tropical Sailing sunset cruise. The moon
was rising at the same time as the sun was
setting. It was so romantic.¡±¡ªTripAdvisor
Member, Fort Lauderdale
Tropical Sailing, 954 579 8181
¡°¡great for an after-dinner stroll.¡±
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Where
to
PLAY
BUDGET
Sawgrass Mills, Florida¡¯s largest outlet
mall, impresses with its variety and
pleasant salespeople. ¡°Great bargains are
everywhere. Bring your walking shoes,
get caffeinated and shop ¡®til you drop!¡±¡ª
TripAdvisor Member, St. Louis, Mo.
¡°The walking paths and boardwalks of the
Anne Kolb Nature Center provide fine
views of the Intracoastal Waterway, the
mangrove forests and West Lake. The view
from the observation tower is terrific.¡±¡ª
TripAdvisor Member, Winnipeg, Manitoba
Sawgrass Mills, 12801 W. Sunrise Blvd.,
954 846 2351
Anne Kolb Nature Center, 751 Sheridan St.,
Hollywood, 954 926 2480
¡°You can swim with
nurse sharks.¡±
ADVENTURE
Thrills and challenges abound on the
mountain bike trails at Markham Park,
but they¡¯re ¡°not ridiculously hard for
intermediate riders, and beginners will
have fun on the Green trails.¡±¡ªTripAdvisor
Member, Miami, Fla.
Come face to face with resident marine life
on a scuba diving/snorkeling excursion to
one of more than 75 artificial reef sites just
offshore. ¡°Make sure you go to the Pompano
Dropoff. You can swim with nurse sharks.¡±¡ª
TripAdvisor Member, Columbus, Ohio
Markham Park, 16001 W. State Road 84,
Sunrise, 954 389 2000
South Florida Diving Headquarters, 2621 N.
Riverside Dr., Pompano Beach, 954 783 2299
What would a visit be without a day (or three)
at a Fort Lauderdale Beach? The sands are
¡°wide and welcoming¡± and ¡°the surf is perfect
for body or boogie boarding.¡±¡ªTripAdvisor
Member, San Francisco, Calif.
Fort Lauderdale Beaches, A1A between
Sunrise and Las Olas boulevards
TripAdvisor members have posted more
than 8,000,000 traveler photos on the
site. The good, the bad and the very
candid. It¡¯s almost like being there!
Don¡¯t miss the Gator Nights airboat tours at
Sawgrass Recreation Park. It was ¡°really
fun to go zooming through the Everglades
at night. We saw frogs, baby gators and a
couple of big ones, too. Their eyes glow red
in the flashlight.¡±¡ªTripAdvisor Member,
Bridgton, Maine
Sawgrass Recreation Park, U.S. 27,
954 389 0202
EDUCATIONAL/HISTORICAL
¡°The people who work at Stranahan
House are very devoted to the house and
to its history. Do not miss the tour¡± of the
city¡¯s oldest building.¡ªTripAdvisor Member,
Baltimore, Md.
Stranahan House, 335 S.E. Sixth Ave.,
954 524 4736
RELAXATION
Spot the houses of the rich and famous from
the decks of the Carrie B. ¡°There are seats
outside, in the fresh air and sunshine. We
often go on the cruise just for the ride.¡±¡ª
TripAdvisor Member
Carrie B Cruises, 440 N. New River Dr. E.,
954 768 9920
¡°We were enthralled by the amazing biodiversity
at the Big Cypress Seminole Reservation
and Ah-Tha-Thi-Ki Museum. The animals and
plants, both cultivated and uncultivated, were
something to behold. The workers could not
have been kinder or more knowledgable. It¡¯s a
great day for all of the family. Don¡¯t miss it!¡±¡ª
TripAdvisor Member, Tecumseh, Mich.
Big Cypress Seminole Reservation and AhTha-Thi-Ki Museum, West Boundary Road,
863 902 1113
¡°The first Sunday of each month, there¡¯s a
Jazz Brunch along the Riverwalk. Pack a
picnic and bring a blanket. It¡¯s free to listen
to some of the best jazz in South Florida.¡±¡ª
TripAdvisor Member
SunTrust Sunday Jazz Brunch, Riverwalk,
954 828 5363
¡°If you are looking to step back in time,
take your family on the beautiful Bonnet
House Museum and Gardens tour.¡± The
1921 plantation-style home with artistic
touches has swans and monkeys patrolling
its lush grounds.¡ªTripAdvisor Member,
Fort Lauderdale
Bonnet House Museum and Gardens,
900 N. Birch Road, 954 563 5393
The Morikami Museum and Japanese
Gardens are a ¡°must-see! Beginning with
authentic Japanese architectural motifs like
styled bridges, lanterns, etc., the garden follows
a long path of beautiful plants and exotic flowers,
winding along a beautiful man-made pond. There
are several Zen rock gardens and an authentic
tea house. Truly a wonderful experience!¡±¡ª
TripAdvisor Member, Leeds, U.K.
Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens,
4000 Morikami Park Road, Delray Beach,
561 495 0233
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What¡¯s
the
TOUR
How to Get Around
Water taxis are a ¡°wonderful, interesting¡±
(albeit leisurely) way to travel between
destinations. ¡°The captain and mate will
have running commentaries. I can¡¯t imagine a
cruise tour giving much more information.¡±¡ª
TripAdvisor Member, Covington, Ky.
When taking ¡°regular¡± taxis, watch the
meter and show the drivers the destination
on a map. Don¡¯t assume they¡¯ll take a direct
route.
WHERE
to
Rental car drivers should watch out for
residential permit parking requirements,
particularly at night near the beach.
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TOP 10 Restaurants
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Gilbert¡¯s 17th Street Grill, 1821 Cordova Road, 954 768 8990
Luigi¡¯s Coal Oven Pizza, 1415 E. Las Olas Blvd., 954 522 8888
Chima Brazilian Steakhouse, 2400 E. Las Olas Blvd., 954 712 0580
Canyon Southwest Caf¨¦, 1818 E. Sunrise Blvd., 954 765 1950
Cafe Sharaku, 2736 N. Federal Hwy., 954 563 2888
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Valentino¡¯s Cucina Italiana, 1145 S. Federal Hwy., 954 523 5767
Market 17, 1850 S.E. 17th St., Suite 109, 954 399 0017
Hibiscus Cafe, 3000 N. Federal Hwy., Suite 6, 954 533 7224
Cafe Seville, 2768 E. Oakland Park Blvd., 954 565 1148
Coconuts Waterside Grill, 429 Seabreeze Blvd., 954 525 2421
FAMILIES
Franco & Vinny are purveyors of old
school Italian food in a casual atmosphere.
¡°We had pizza, salad and beer, and it was
one of the best pizzas I¡¯ve ever eaten.¡±¡ª
TripAdvisor Member, Columbus, Ohio
Franco & Vinny¡¯s, 2884 E. Sunrise Blvd,
954 565 6000
ROMANCE
Caf¨¦ Vico ¡°is the best Italian food I have
had outside of Italy. A great place for a
romantic dinner with a loved one or just a
get together with friends.¡±¡ªTripAdvisor
Member, Louisville, Ky.
Caf¨¦ Vico, 1125 N. Federal Hwy.,
954 565 9681
BUDGET
¡°The food is always excellent at Lester¡¯s
Diner, from the sandwiches to the Greek
sampler platter. I cannot imagine that it
would be any cheaper to make this food at
home!¡±¡ªTripAdvisor Member
Lester¡¯s Diner, 250 W. State Road 84,
954 525 5641
¡°Yes, I know Five Guys is a chain restaurant,
however, this is the best burger I¡¯ve ever
eaten. I could eat here two or three nights
a week, easily. Your kids will love it; your
parents will love it. Burgers and fries just
don¡¯t get any better than this.¡±¡ªTripAdvisor
Member, Fort Lauderdale
Be prepared to get messy at Tom Jenkins¡¯
Bar-B-Q. ¡°You know a joint is good when
kings, queens and paupers are face down
in BBQ sauce and sides.¡±¡ªTripAdvisor
Member, Bristow, Va.
Tom Jenkins¡¯ Bar-B-Q, 1236 S. Federal Hwy.,
954 522 5046
Five Guys, 1818 Cordova Road, Harbor
Shops, 954 358 5862
Dine on nouvelle Mexican cuisine with the
locals at Eduardo de San Angel, where
¡°the service and ambiance are excellent,
and the food is spicy but so flavorful and
beautifully presented.¡±¡ªTripAdvisor
Member, Grayslake, Ill.
Eduardo de San Angel, 2822 E. Commercial
Blvd., 954 772 4731
Alegria Tacos ¡°is just a hole in the wall, but
they make the best Mexican food. The tacos
are served with your choice of meat on soft
corn tortillas, a dash of fresh salsa and a
sprinkle of cheese. Delicious.¡±¡ªTripAdvisor
Member, Fort Lauderdale
¡°The atmosphere at Casablanca is cozy
and romantic, and the food was outstanding.
The prices are reasonable compared to
other restaurants along the beach. The
outside dining gives you a view of the
ocean.¡±¡ªTripAdvisor Member, Virginia
Casablanca Caf¨¦, 3049 Alhambra St.,
954 764 3500
¡°You can¡¯t beat the service or the prices¡± at
La Bamba. ¡°Try the Carne Asada or one of
the great margarita specials.¡±¡ªTripAdvisor
Member, Fort Lauderdale
La Bamba, 4245 N. Federal Hwy.,
954 568 5662
Alegria Tacos, 3801 N. Andrews, 954 563 7170
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