The Friends Experience…read more As a fan of Friends, visiting The Friends Experience was like stepping into the world of my favorite sitcom! It's a must-visit for any fan of the show. Atmosphere The setup was incredibly detailed and immersive. From Monica's iconic purple apartment to Central Perk, every corner was designed to make you feel like you were part of the gang. The attention to detail was amazing, and it was so much fun to see props and costumes from the show up close. Interactive Elements One of the best parts of the experience was the interactive elements. My friends, husband, and I had a blast and laughed so much throughout the evening recreating iconic scenes like Ross's "PIVOT!" moment on the staircase or lounging on the orange couch at Central Perk. There were plenty of photo opportunities, so make sure your phone or camera is fully charged! Staff members were stationed at certain scenes to capture group photos, which was such a great concept. When you're in a group, it's hard to get everyone in the shot without someone being left out. Kudos to them for making sure we could capture those moments together! Staff The staff was friendly and helpful, making sure everything ran smoothly and answering any questions we had about the exhibits. Merchandise As you exit, there's a small but nice selection of Friends merchandise available for purchase. Whether you want a keepsake or a gift for a fellow fan, it's a thoughtful addition to the experience. Final Thoughts Whether you're a casual fan or a die-hard Friends enthusiast, The Friends Experience is a fun and nostalgic trip down memory lane. We left with huge smiles, sore cheeks from laughing, and so many great photos to remember the day. It's a must for any Friends fan!

We went to the experience in Miami and let me tell you this by far was the best Ive done and Ive…read moredone them all! The staff was perfection The merchandise amazing and alot of variety It had alot of diff episode scenes and truly looked like the show! I was not a big fan of friends and went with my girl since she loved it and now i am a fan! You truly feel like youre on set! Very nostalgic and the staff take so many pics of u! We paid for the pack because the price was totally worth it!

Yea, I know I'm super late! If you watch Stranger Things, may be worth checking out…read more This store is located inside of the Aventura Mall. When we went, we had to reserve a time slot online. I believe it was free too. It wasn't too crowded when we went so we had time to enjoy every section. Pretty cool just like the set, take your photos and relive the show. There's a souvenir shop in the back in case you want some items. I'm a child of the 80s so I could relate to the items. We didn't buy anything but glad we checked it out. Didn't really need to interact with the staff as we were pretty much in & out in like 20 mins. I went to get a smoothie afterwards.

This is a limited time pop up store located in the Adventura Mall. It is run by Netflix and it…read moreopened on October 26th. It will be here at least until November 6th but beyond that not much is known. It is free to experience. Park by the Macy's in the garage. It is next to Santa's Workshop which is under construction. You can put in for a ticket so you do t have to wait or you can just come down. There was only a 10 minute wait to get in. The main hold up was people who wanted their picture in front of the Stranger Things logo before entering. The wait was quick and I was entertained by the 80's music playing. The store has all of your Stranger Things merchandise and they have photo ops. You walk into the Byers living room. Complete with strung Christmas lights. It was so much fun to sit on Joyce's 80's couch. Other things you will recognize are the Starcourt Mall with Scoops Ahoy merch, the skating rink, the Hawkins School, Surfer Boy Pizza, and the Arcade where I had a blast reliving my youth with Ms. Pac-Man. You can even ride the kids bicycles into the upside down world. It was amazing how much of the show they got in. In the last room you are face to face with a demogorgon. This experience had a line because people stop and take pictures. Fans of the show will love seeing the TV show come to life. Merch is expensive but what price can you put on becoming a member of the Hell Fire club! The augmented reality pins looked really interesting. You can even personalize your shirts like a staff name on a Scoops Ahoy shirt or your name on a Hawkins team jersey. The only thing I didn't like was there was four registers set up and only one person checking out, The line to check out was longer than to see the demogorgon. They need more staff ringing up purchases. At the end a second person jumped on and after that it was better.

The New River Marketplace is a pop up market hosted by History Ft. Lauderdale. It's held on the…read morelast Saturday of every month in front of the historic New River Inn along the New River. There is limited street parking which can be a bit of a challenge but the setting is so lovely that it is worth it. Admission to the market place is free. It was advertised as having 52 vendors and I would guess there wasn't even half of that. The vendors that were there sold sunglasses, clothing, second hand items, home services like gutters, and jewelry. My favorite vendor was Carolyn who sold second hand jewelry on the porch of the New River Inn. I loved poking through her treasures. She got all my money and I left with an opal ring, silver chain, and two pendants. Bring cash with you because some vendors like Carolyn do not accept cards.The event was advertised as having food and the only vendor I saw was Taco Baja selling tacos. There are a ton of restaurants in the area if the on site food is not to your liking. The museum is open during the market and adults can tour for $15. The New River Inn was built in 1905 and was one of Ft. Lauderdale's earliest hotels. History Ft. Lauderdale operates several historic buildings in this one area. The New River is very picturesque and it is a great place to take a stroll even if there is nothing going on. I enjoyed my market visit. These types of outdoor markets are very popular now and I think the great location has the potential to make this market a major event, especially if they add some more food and merchandise vendors.

There's a lot of whacky stuff to wander around and browse here, though most of it is exactly as…read moretacky as Canal Street wares; there are a couple of antiques vendors there that have some actually interesting and/or beautiful items, and of course there's New York Pickles. A smell comes down off the neighbouring trash mountain sometimes, but the building is decently climate controlled.

The Vintage Fair is an ongoing outdoor event at the Festival Flea Market. Admission and parking is…read morefree. It is located in the parking lot at the end near the Hillsboro Antique Mall. Items include handmade, vintage, antique, re-purposed and salvage. DJ Mike Locke provides the entertainment. On the day I visited I got there close to closing. I am not sure if some of the vendors already packed up but it looked like it. There was one huge tent and then one line of vendors outside. I mainly saw jewelry but here were also hummel figurines, depression glass and other assorted odds and ends. The vendors that were there were ready to wheel and deal. A lot of them were asking people to just make an offer and one women was offering and entire box of baubles for a dollar each. I was looking for some vintage pyrex but I didn't see any. If you want the best selection come when they open at 9 AM. I overheard some of the vendors say that they sold a lot of things earlier in the day. If you are just looking to perhaps snag a deal come close to 4 when the vendors are looking to sell rather than pack it up, The next fair is February 16th. Check the Festival Flea market's website under events for further dates.

Great shopping, great dining and even better people watching! Eagerly awaiting the long-overdue…read moreopening of their expansion.

My daughter and I love to stop by here a few times a year for the restaurants as well as the shops…read more I remember that several years ago I was in total awe of this upscale and very beautiful 3 story mall of high-end designer stores that was also recognized in other parts of the world. The famous celebrities, world politicians, and other well-to-do people frequented Bal Harbor Shops. Now, the shoppers are the 1% and the 99%. Some do window shopping only, others do actual shopping and eat at the fine restaurants, and some only dine at the restaurants. We have done all three. Here are the shops and restaurants that I have copied and pasted from the internet for your info: Retailers and restaurants include Salvatore Ferragamo, Alexander McQueen, Balenciaga, Brioni, Chanel, Dolce & Gabbana, Fendi, Goyard, Gucci, Harry Winston, Prada, Richard Mille, Van Cleef & Arpels, Versace, Makoto, Le Zoo, Carpaccio, Cafe on 3, and Hillstone. The anchors are Neiman Marcus and Saks Fifth Avenue. I was sad that Dior wasn't there. There is an elevator to take you to the 2nd and 3rd levels. Parking is $10 an hour and there is also valet service. Treat yourself and go take a look! You will be happy that you did. There is even a koi pool that you and your kids would love to see.

Despite having lived next door to the Bergeron Rodeo for several years back in the 90's this was my…read morefirst visit. I won't go to a rodeo because I don't find abusing animals entertaining but a craft show on the other hand is right up my alley. This is an annual event sponsored by the town of Davie. The event was advertised as having 100 vendors. I don't think there were quite that many but they had a lot. Admission and parking were free. The tents filled the rodeo arena and outside it as well. People were selling plants, floral arrangements, zombie soup mix, jewelry, lights in alcohol bottles, soap, dream catchers, a tiny fairy garden, woodwork, stained glass, baked goods, clothes, bags, and a myriad of other hand made goods. They also had food and drink vendors and bounce houses and kids corner activities for children . The grounds were perfect for the craft show. There were plenty of clean bathrooms. The weather was gorgeous, the vendors were varied, and with the upcoming holidays it was the perfect time to shop. It is good to support the local arts community. This is a nice hometown event perfect for kids and adults.

I tend to enjoy these local events which I expect to find a variety of vendors. This is the second…read moreI have attended is the last several months but it didn't seem to have the number of vendors I expected based on the online posts. I did meet one woman who made jewelry which I loved. As we spoke, we realized we had so much in common. I did buy a few pieces from her and I'm sure we will be in touch. I do wish they had more vendors. Happy shopping!

Macy's has a fake gaming set and instead of having a real logo with plastic it has a sticker and no…read moreplastic underneath.

Great Bread! Fresh, Warm, Crispy crust! I also tried the cookies and muffins. Everything was great…read moreand gone way to fast! Actually had to order more so everyone could try.

From the owner: Your local cottage bakery baking up sourdough breads, cinnamon rolls, sourdough chocolate chip…read morecookies and more.