![]() Previous travelers said Bonnet House has something to keep every type of traveler satisfied: Art lovers, horticulture enthusiasts, animal lovers and history buffs will enjoy this attraction. The campus is lush and beautiful for a nice walk through nature and even sometimes accompanied by monkeys. However, some noted that not every room in the house has air conditioning, so bring a hand fan if you're visiting during the summer months. Many recommended the guided tour. The plantation home is ornately decorated and filled with artwork (all three residents of the house were artists of some kind), but the estate's grounds are also well worth the visit. Several decades later in 1983, Evelyn donated the house to the state's Trust for Historic Preservation, opening it to visitors for guided tours. Frederic didn't resume property renovations until 1931 when he married Evelyn Fortune Lilly. The new couple continued decorating the house until Frederic's death. But construction soon stopped when Helen died in 1925 from breast cancer. In 1920, the newlyweds began construction of Bonnet House, hoping to build a winter getaway where Frederic could pursue his art and Helen could work on her music and poetry. ![]() 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. This house sitting between the Intracoastal Waterway and Fort Lauderdale Beach has a long history. ![]() Adult tickets cost $27.95 passes for children ages 3 to 12 are $15.95, and kids 2 and younger ride for free reduced rates are available for visitors who book in advance online. from October through April, but cruises are not available on Tuesdays and Wednesdays between May and September. Each trip departs daily at 11 a.m., 1 or 3 p.m. Lasting about 90 minutes, Carrie B Cruises' sightseeing excursions travel up and down the New River and Intracoastal Waterway, passing Port Everglades and Millionaires Row (a waterfront strip of mansions in the Las Olas Isles neighborhood) along the way. The following are a few traveler favorites:Ĭarrie B Cruises: For a standard narrated tour of Fort Lauderdale's waterways, consider booking a cruise with Carrie B Cruises. One of the best ways to take in your surroundings in the so-called "Venice of America" is to sign up for a boat tour. Fort Lauderdale boat operators offer a variety of ways to get out on the water, from traditional sightseeing outings to fishing charters to themed excursions in specialty boats. ![]() The must-visit Museum of Discovery & Science dwells on Las Olas near the river and the NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale and Broward Center for the Performing Arts. Riverwalk, the arts and entertainment district along the New River, and Las Olas Boulevard lie at the heart of the cultural scene in downtown Fort Lauderdale. History buffs will find things to do here as well (we recommend a stop at the Bonnet House Museum & Gardens). At its eastern extreme, Sawgrass Recreation Park is home to alligators and other Florida wildlife you can see by airboat tour. On its east side along the Atlantic Ocean and storied State Road A1A, a string of beaches with a lively vibe sprawls from seashore central at Las Olas Oceanside Park, a prime spot for people-watching. Easily accessible via the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport and its cruise ship port, it is also known for its vast network of canals where magnificent mansions and yachts make for an ogle-worthy cruise by water taxi or any number of boat tours. Although once known for its spring break party scene, today's Fort Lauderdale is a family-friendly and cultural destination. News Insider Tips for first-hand advice on our favorite attractions.įort Lauderdale is a city made for beach bums, water sports fans and nature lovers. This attractions guide was updated by Chelle Koster Walton, a Florida travel expert, in collaboration with U.S.
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