This house sitting between the Intracoastal Waterway and Fort Lauderdale Beach has a long history. In 1919, a wealthy settler gave the 35-acre property (named after the bonnet lily flower that grew on the grounds) as a wedding gift to his daughter, Helen, and her husband, Frederic. In 1920, the newlyweds began construction of Bonnet […]

Located a few blocks north of the Bonnet House Museum & Gardens, Hugh Taylor Birch State Park’s position between the Intracoastal Waterway and the Atlantic Ocean makes it a fun locale for all types of travelers. Those looking to get out on the water can canoe or kayak in the largest of the park’s coastal […]

Diverse restaurants, a bevy of international art galleries and dozens of retail options line Las Olas Boulevard. But while casual walkers and window-shoppers enjoy soaking in the Floridian atmosphere and overall aesthetic of the boulevard, the more intent consumer may not find this commercial street as appealing due to the high price tags and crowded […]

If it’s a rainy day and you need an indoor activity that will appeal to the kids, take them to the Museum of Discovery and Science. The museum is filled with so many activities and exhibits, your kids may never want to leave. Admire the museum’s resident river otters at the two-story habitat, learn more […]

Tucked away on an unassuming street in Davie, Florida, Flamingo Gardens is a botanical garden and Everglades wildlife refuge situated 17 miles west of downtown Fort Lauderdale. Once inside the gates, you will be transported to a stunning 60-acre tropical oasis filled with roaming peacocks, native Florida wildlife and more than 3,000 plant species. A […]

Butterfly World, the largest butterfly house on Earth and the first of its kind in the United States, has been in business since 1986 and is home to more than 20,000 live butterflies. The 3-acre attraction was the brainchild of Ronald Boender, a former electrical engineer with a fascination for raising butterflies. He is also […]

Whether you’re looking to spend a day at the races or just find a nice spot for dinner, Gulfstream Park in Hallandale Beach has you covered. The Gulfstream Park racetrack opened in 1939 as one of the top horse racing venues in the United States. It has continued its legacy with world-class races every Wednesday […]

Situated just off Las Olas Boulevard in Fort Lauderdale, the Historic Stranahan House Museum is Fort Lauderdale’s oldest structure with a storied past. Frank Stranahan, an Ohio businessman, moved to Florida in the early 1890s and is considered to be Fort Lauderdale’s founding father. He built Stranahan House in 1901 for use as a trading […]

Located in Sunrise, Florida – about 15 miles west of downtown Fort Lauderdale – Sawgrass Mills mall is a shopping destination like no other. Known by locals simply as “Sawgrass,” it is the largest outlet mall in the United States. Within the 350-store complex, you will find a variety of retail sections with shops ranging […]

The Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Florida, underwent a massive $1.5 billion expansion in 2019, making it more than just a great place to stay. Travelers should head to the Hard Rock for dining, nightlife and – of course – gambling. The Seminole Hard Rock is a 10-mile drive southwest of downtown […]