This week’s Road Trip takes you just north of the county line to a little place known as Ft Lauderdale. Contrary to popular belief, the city is not named after a certain ubiquitous newscaster, but instead got its moniker from a series of forts built during the second Seminole war. That, however, was ages ago. Today the residents of Ft Lauderdale and the Seminole Tribes of Florida coexist harmoniously. It’s a good thing too. We're pretty sure dad is going to enjoy playing a little bit of poker at the Seminole Hard Rock Casino. If you feel gambling and nightlife are vices you can do without, there’s still plenty to do and the highlights are listed below. Road Trip’s favorite? Well, let’s just say you can drive right up to it, check it out.
Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino:Try your luck at this casino that serves as the centerpiece of a vast entertainment pavilion those features nightclubs, shops and restaurants. The hotel also boasts a crazy little pool party on Sundays that is nice respite from the heat.
Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino: 1 Seminole Way, Ft Lauderdale; 954-327-7625; seminolehardrockhollywood.com
IMAX Theater: Imagine seeing Superman and he’s the size of a five-story building. Just don the ridiculous 3-D glasses and get ready to experience a virtual reality scenario where the characters literally fly off the screen.
IMAX Theater: 401 SW 2nd St, Fort Lauderdale, 954-467-6637; mods.org.
Swap Shop: This is the place for the kids. Open seven days a week this market place is much more than just a place to shop. There’s a 14-screen drive-in theatre, amusement park rides and of course, stores, stores and more stores. Did we mention the circus?
Swap Shop: 3501 W Sunrise Blvd, Ft Lauderdale; 954-791-7927; floridaswapshop.com.
Las Olas Blvd: This place is very reminiscent of South Beach. Right on the water, the street is just littered with bar after bar. A little less international than the streets of SoBe, expect to find this entertainment district buzzing with restaurants, nightclubs, and party people till the wee hours of the morning. It’s also the best place to just lie out on the sand with a rumrunner or two.
Las Olas Blvd: Las Olas Blvd. and SE 3rd Ave, Ft Lauderdale; 954-937-7386; lasolasboulevard.com.
Bonnet House Museum & Gardens: This is the best place to indulge in scenic beauty. Walk the lush gardens and contemplate the fact that it is very likely you are walking the same path as Tequesta Indians, early European settlers, or the shipwrecked sailors of yesteryear.
Bonnet House Museum & Gardens: 900 North Birch Road, Ft. Lauderdale; 954-563-5393; bonnethouse.org.
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