going to ft lauderdale

[gen3bu]

hey guys.
me and my family are taking a vaction from 5-16 to 5-21 in ft lauderdale.
i was wondering if anyone from the board lives there/near there. we are looking for stuff to do. my wife and i are in our mid-late 20's, with a 4 yr old daughter. we need some family friendly activities to keep us occupied for a week. my parents are also going so we will have a baby sitter for a coulpe of adult evenings too. maybe we can get together at a local cruise or something and put faces with names.

any recommendations would be appriciated.

tia
kevin and family

[ProdigyCustoms]

Your only 3 1/2 hous from Orlando and Disney, Universal Studios, Old Town (big cruise) and Prodigy Customs (better then Disney). Jagarang and Nubreed are close in Miami.

[Jagarang]

Hmmmm...mid 20's....

Parent’s night out could be.... Ft. Lauderdale strip..drinking, dancing, and a stroll along the beach when you get to drunk to dance. I was never a dance club attendee (I have NO rhythm what so ever), but my early 20's stepdaughters just LOVE them. I try not to think about what they do at the clubs much! I'm firmly in DENIAL! Holy cow check out this list of clubs and restaurants... http://www.sunny.org/listings/index.cfm?catID=10

Broadwalk Friday Fest
7-10pm
Location: Hollywood Beach
Phone: 954-924-2980
Admission: Free
2nd and 4th Friday of every month
Live jazz, blues, pop and everything in between along Hollywood's signature 2.5 mile
Broadwalk. Charming oceanfront cafes and restaurants serve up delicious innovative cuisine while you enjoy the best array of live music and tropical ocean breezes.


This is a search engine link you can enter your dates into.....
http://www.sunny.org/calendar/index.cfm?action=search

Examples on this list.....

Tell the wife and kids it was my idea......

Antique & Classic Cars on Hollywood Beach
March 11, 2005 - December 9, 2005
7-10pm
Location: Hollywood Beach Broadwalk
Phone: 954-924-2980
Admission: Free
Featuring classic cars pre-74 & more. Live music and family friendly dining along the Oceanfront Broadwalk.



The family days....In Broward.

1. Butterfly World (never been there either) but I've heard good things.
Butterfly World
3600 W Sample Rd, Coconut Creek
(954) 977-4400
Stroll through seven acres of lush tropical gardens while thousands of live, brilliantly colored butterflies soar around. Waterfalls, fish, hummingbirds, an insectarium, orchids and roses complete natural habitat. Mon.-Sat. 9am-5pm, Sun. 1-5pm.

2. The Imax theatre is a neat deal depending on what they are showing. Sometimes they have educational films about dolphins, planets, RACE CARS etc. The movie screen is 3 stories tall and the sound system is phenomenal.
EXAMPLEs during your stay..
Mystery of the Nile
February 18, 2005 - June 1, 2005
6:30-9pm
Venue: Museum of Discovery & Science and Blockbuster® IMAX® Theater
Location: Fort Lauderdale
Phone: 954-467-6637 or 954-463-IMAX
Be the first to travel the entire length of the Nile - the longest river in the world. Join Pasquale Scaturro, his expedition partner, Gordon Brown, and their team as they track the river's path through some of the most gorgeous and unpredictable terrain in the world. This film takes audiences on a rugged expedition down the river and through crocodile-infested waters, enormous waterfalls, giant rapids and breathtaking lakes.

Forces of Nature
January 1, 2005 - May 31, 2005
Venue: Museum of Discovery & Science and Blockbuster® IMAX® Theater
Location: Fort Lauderdale
Phone: 954-467-6637 or 954-463-IMAX
A spectacular, engrossing, and at times almost overwhelming in its larger-than-life images of molten lava, clouds of ash, shattered cities and whirling storms.

3. Riverwalk in Ft. Lauderdale
Riverwalk Arts & Entertainment District
SW 7th Avenue to SW 2nd Avenue, Fort Lauderdale
(954) 468-2540
World-class shopping, dining, theater, music, dance and visual arts can be found as you stroll through lush landscaping along Riverwalk Park. Be entertained by: The Broward Center for the Performing Arts, Museum of Art/Fort Lauderale, Florida Grand Opera, Concert Association Florida, Strananhan House, Old Fort Lauderdale Village & Museum, Museum of Dsicovery & Science, Cinema Pardiso, Miami City Ballet, Las Olas Boulevard, Himmarshee Village and Las Olas Riverfront.


4. Swamp buggy and air boat tours...
Billie Swamp Safari
Big Cypress Reservation, Fort Lauderdale
(800) 949-6101, (941) 983-6101
Learn about the land, history and culture of the Seminole Indians. Skim over glittering waterscapes in an airboat, experience a swamp buggy eco-tour, paddle a canoe, walk the Swamp Trail and come face-to-face with the resident alligators. Airboat rides $14, swamp buggy tours $22 adults, $20 seniors, $12 child. Open daily 8:30am-6:30pm


This one is a bit pricey
Everglades Day Safari
Fort Lauderdale
(800) 472-3069, (239) 472-1559
Your Everglades Day Safari will be an exciting adventure through the different kingdoms that make up the Everglades. You will be accompanied by a highly trained guide who will discuss the past, present and future of this truly unique area. Includes a jungle cruise, nature walk, lunch, drive and airboat ride. Our safaris depart Fort Lauderdale each morning at 7:45am and return about 5:30pm. Adults $120, Children under 12 $99

5. Botanical gardens and wildlife...
Flamingo Gardens & Wray Botanical Collection
3750 South Flamingo Rd., Fort Lauderdale
(954) 473-2955
Connect with nature at 60-acre botanical gardens and wildlife sanctuary. Exotic and native plants, a 200-year old hammock, citrus groves and Florida's "Champion" trees. Bird of Prey Center and free-flight walk-through aviary plus alligators, flamingos and bobcats. Open 9:30am-5pm daily. Closed Mondays, June 1-Sept. 30. Adults $12, children 4-11 $6, under 3 free. Discounts for seniors (65+), armed service, AAA members and students

I found all of these here if you would like to find MORE STUFF!!!!
I didn't think this would be soooooooo long sorry.

I'd love to meet up with you but unless you like hospital beds, IV's, and night classes at the local community college I don't think you'd have much fun with me. I work 7 days(DAMN FIREBIRD PROJECT) and attend night school(FRIGGIN OVER ACHIEVING WORKAHOLIC!!).

Enjoy your stay and I may add more to this expansive thread as the day goes on.

[68BNUT]

Holly cow jagarang do you work for the tourism board?? I want to vacation there now hahaha!

[Jagarang]

No sir! I am a humble, lowly, ultrasound technologist, grunt in the local county hospital!

[68BNUT]

Lowly grunt huh? I just saw the update pics on your car the only lowly grunt youll be is the low grunts you let out when it starts up!!

[Jagarang]

Thats a grunt I'll gladly utter if it can squeeze the air from my lungs when I hit the go pedal.