I am travelling to Ft. Lauderdale next week with my 6-year old daughter. We will be staying near FXE, the executive airport. What are some fun, but free/inexpensive activities for children in the area? Where is the best shopping? Which restaurants are the best? We were thinking of going on an Everglades boat ride...which one is the best? How much does it typically cost to park at the beach? How long does it take to drive to Orlando?
2007-04-05 02:39:26 · 7 answers · asked by cuteculturechick 1 in Travel ➔ United States ➔ Miami
For shopping, Sawgrass Mills has over 350 stores-
There's tons of restaurants and a place called Wannado City there as well for your young daughter.sawgrassmillsmall.com.
For airboats, we always go to Holiday Park www.evergladesholidaypark.com.
For beach info, go to sunny.org. Beach parking is by the hour.
I don't know whereabouts you'll be at dinner time, so if I were you, I'd ask at your hotel.
Lastly, if your daughter likes animals, head to Flamingo Gardens, www.flamingogardens.org.
2007-04-05 03:57:50 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Look for Wannado City; a kid centered attraction way out west in Sunrise near Sawgrass Mills where kids can role play. Best shopping: The aforesaid Sawgrass Mills. Best air-boat rides: Go to the Miccosukee Reservation on US 41 West of Miami. Best beach for kids: Hollywood Beach, by the Broadwalk. Best Restaurant? There are hundreds. My recollection is that kids have sharply different restaurant preferences from their parents'.
2007-04-05 03:58:37 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wannado City in Sawgrass Mills is great for kids (you maybe able to find coupons somewhere on line) and I think it's cheaper after 4pm and Sawgrass has wonderful outlet type shopping. As far as the best restaurants, there are too many to name. And take the Jungle Queen boat ride, I had fun with that.
By the way, it should take no longer than 3 hours to drive to Orlando.
2007-04-07 14:25:38 · answer #3 · answered by jeannie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
check this site at http://www.sunny.org for the Greater Fort Lauderdale Visitors Bureau they got tons of information and maps..
a good 5 hrs drive from Ft. Laud. to Orlando and everything else is a good drive... got to remember nothing is in walking distance in this area. Best beach is Fort Lauderdale on A-1A
part of it is free and one is around 10 bucks per car with picnic table, bbq & restrooms.
Best time ever to be visiting us! Hope you have a great time!
2007-04-05 23:17:04 · answer #4 · answered by lynda l 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-05-17 22:21:23 · answer #5 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You'll find everything you need to know here: http://fort.lauderdale.eventguide.com/kids.html
The driving time to Orlando is approx four and a half hours.
Hope that helps!
2007-04-05 02:49:10 · answer #6 · answered by love2travel 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
http://www.gocitykids.com/calendar/?area=192&ref=newsletter_miami_ft_lauderdale_2007-04-05
2007-04-05 09:02:42 · answer #7 · answered by alicias7768 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋