So much history to offer at the historical society and two historic houses. The admin building has…read morethe collections of photographs, documents, newspapers and artifacts. The Kester Cottage Museum is a historic house and exhibit about the history of the town. Tours are by appointment only, but they are lovely. The house has period furniture and a Christmas tree with vintage bubble lights. The exhibits chronicles the town activities from businesses to people.

The purpose of the Pompano Beach Historical society is to collect and preserve the history of…read morePompano Beach, the second oldest city in Broward County and the fifth oldest city in South Florida. Pompano Beach was incorporated in 1908. You can find the building for the historical society in Founders Park. The Historical Society holds many events in the city. I recently took their historical bus tour that began in the Kester Cottages in Founders Park and for two hours visited historical buildings in the city including the Bailey Hotel which now houses the BaCA Art Center in downtown, the Ali Building, the Sample McDougald House, and the Hillsboro Lighthouse Museum. Tours are $15 and the next one is March 9th. The Historical Society also runs the Pompano Green Market Saturday mornings across from City Hall. The market hearkens back to Pompano's roots as a farming community. Another event they are holding is the annual progressive dinner on February 20th which hosts a three course meal at three different historic sites in the city. The historical society also hosts lectures and public programs. They are currently seeking donations to refurbish the 1930's mule plow that resides in front of the Kester cottages. With so many great events the Historical Society truly offers something for everyone. You can sign up to volunteer, donate money, or see their schedule of events on their website.

Great time! Captain Dom was fantastic! Very friendly and accommodating! Will do it again!read more

While in Fort Lauderdale for a girls weekend we chose to do an AirBnB experience through this…read morecompany. It was called Cruise the Intercoastal and even though the weather wasn't perfect we still had a fantastic time. Captain Dominick picked us up on time and as promised we could bring on our own drinks and snacks. His boat was clean and he has a great setup for all 5 of us to fit comfortably, we loved the bean bag chairs. The two hours was a perfect amount of time and he showed us some beautiful houses as we hung out and spent time together laughing, chatting, and listening to music. I would highly recommend for a more "intimate" experience and I think anyone would enjoy Captain Don as their host.

This museum is filled with SO MUCH historical information everywhere in almost every single room!…read more This was definitely enjoyable! I was creeped out by the Native American mannequin holding the gun on the second floor. There was so much to read I just couldn't keep up with everything. The floors are the original Dade County pine wood like Old... ...Davie School and everything is still originally built except for the electric and water running thru the building. The third floor had a beautiful painting display in 3 different rooms and there was a model.... ....room of what this building should've looked like during it's early motel era. I was told customers only paid around $2 to spend the night here which was alot back in those days. Before you tour the building there's a historical short film about Fort Lauderdale in the lobby downstairs which was exciting. Only downfall, you have to pay for parking outside. Another thing was, none of the staff... ...told me that there were two more houses outside to look at, everyone stayed quiet. I was charged my $3 with food stamps to see this. But I'd recommend you ask what is available to see before going on your own.

Excellent museum to learn about the history of Fort Lauderdale. From the early Native Americans,…read morethe Seminole Wars , Pioneers , WW2, to the present. The main museum is housed in a former historic hotel along the New River; there are two other adjacent historic buildings (old house and replica schoolhouse ). Frank S. at the front desk was an amazing ambassador for the museum; my aunt and I signed up for the guided tour per his recommendation - it was well worth it. The tour guide (my apologies I don't recall his name) was very knowledgeable. The museum has a number of cool artifacts within it's collection. The top floor had local working artist studios which was fun to explore. Give yourself about an hour to an hour and half. There are nearby restaurants and parking is convenient.

We had a fabulous time on WonderMunch. Howie is a wonderful tour guide and he has a wealth of…read moreinformation about Fort Lauderdale that even a native Floridian like myself didn't know. Oh yes and the food was incredible too!

I would highly recommend the Wonder Munch Tour if you are looking for something Fun and Educational…read moreto do in Fort Lauderdale! My boyfriend and I had a Blast on this tour! We learned about the history of Fort Lauderdale and got to eat some of the Best food from some of the Best restaurants on East Las Olas Blvd. Our tour guide Howie is Hilarious! He made our 3 hour tour so much fun! You will love this Great experience! Susan and Jack NJ

We had an outstanding all-day tour with Everglades Day Safari and couldn't recommend it more…read more Thanks to the owner, Pete, we were able to squeeze it in on our last day in the Miami area, even though our group didn't meet the minimum number of guests. Our guide, Marc, was energetic, extremely knowledgeable, and very considerate of our individual interests, which made the experience feel personal rather than scripted. Pickup was easy and convenient at a location near the Miami airport, and the clean, comfortable van made the drive across southern Florida along the Tamiami Trail enjoyable. The airboat ride was a highlight--we got up close and personal with alligators sunning themselves despite the chilly weather, which was unforgettable. The day ended with a phenomenal boat ride with an excellent captain on the west coast through and around the mangrove islands, where we saw dolphins, white pelicans, cormorants, and an impressive variety of other waterfowl. Overall, this was a highly educational and entertaining day from start to finish. A perfect way to experience the Everglades and Florida's unique ecosystems.

Amazing tour! Saw many gators and birds on the airboat! Pete presented an informative reptile…read moreshowing! I highly recommend!!!

The Deerfield Beach Historical Society is the main historical organization for the city of…read moreDeerfield Beach. They operate so many events its amazing that they are just an all volunteer organization. The key property is the 1923 historic house, The Butler House, which offers tours on Saturdays and by appointment only. The Butler House is next to an over 100-year old Banyan tree, which is a great location for weddings and events. The other facility they operate is the Cultural Center & Museum, which is across the street. The Cultural Center is a resource center available for all organizations in Deerfield Beach. The Center provides art exhibits, concerts, art classes, movie nights, historical lectures and community events. A third facility they operate is the Old Schoolhouse, which opens by appointment only as well as on Saturdays for different organizations. One side of the Schoolhouse replicates as a 1920s schoolhouse and the other is used as a meeting space. The Society also maintains an archive and is available for research by appointment. The Society is a great city resource and tries to save the historical buildings in the area.

I came over for one of the free tours they offer on Saturday mornings. This is one of four sites…read morethat the Deerfield Beach Historical Society operates in the city. The historic home was the residence of James D. and Alice Butler. They married in 1906 in Texas and came to visit a relative in Florida in 1910 and ended up staying. James had made money by owning a small grocery store. Later when he moved to Deerfield Beach he farmed green beans. The house was built in a Mediterranean Revival style according to plans Alice won in a Ladies Home Journal contest. The 2 story house cost $10,000 to build. The only change Alice made to the plans was that they she didn't want the step down into the dining room that was common in houses of that period because she didn't want the children she was planning for to trip and fall. Sadly due to a medical condition Alice was never able to bear children. Instead she and James looked after the children of the community and were very active in causes for them. James was a member of the first Broward School Board in 1915. There is still a scholarship in their name that is given to this day to every student who graduates from Deerfield Beach High School. Alice formed the first women's club and James served as a Broward County Commissioner. They were both active in their church. The furniture in the house is almost entirely original except for the dining room table that was broken and replaced when it was used to cover up a window during the 1928 Hurricane. In 1974 the houses was designated a historic site. The Butler's left the house to the Deerfield beach Historical Society in 1977. They operate a small gift shop in the back of the house. Besides the house the property also has a Kester Cottage which was economical housing in the early 1920's. It looks like it was being used for storage. Another nice feature of the property is the 100 year old banyan tree. My tour was conducted by a young volunteer. She did an amazing job and I learned a lot about people I had previously heard of but did not know that much about. More dates for tours can be found on the historical society's website.

We booked a Mother's Day intercoastal tour with Riverfront Gondola Tours for my wife and daughter…read moreand had an awesome experience. It ended up being one of the highlights of our weekend. Alex was our captain and was great the entire trip. Super friendly, easy to talk to, and did a nice job pointing out houses, yachts, and different spots along the water without overdoing it. The whole ride was relaxing and never felt rushed. If you're looking for something different to do in Fort Lauderdale that's actually worth it, I'd definitely recommend them.

We had an amazing time on our Riverfront Gondola Tours dinner cruise! Food was amazing and…read moreeverything was fresh and delivered to our boat right on time. Parking was a breeze finding basically right across the street from the restaurant and boat plus it was cheap! Wanted to mention a special appreciation to our captain, Captain Royal. She was extremely knowledgeable of the waterways, boats, you name it! She is very down to earth and easy to talk to. We have wonderful conversation and laughs throughout the trip. She was able to answer any and all questions we had. I am only sad that we are not from the area so we could go again! I would definitely recommend and request Captain Royal upon returning for another dinner cruise!

Frank, Tina & Mervette made my family feel like royalty, from start to finish. It was a perfect…read morevenue for my brother's 60th bday celebration.

Amazing experience with my family, Captain and crew are very nice, highly recommend this yacht if…read moreany one is looking to charter one out of Ft Lauderdale, a huge plus for us was there location being right on the New river in Downtown.

Stuart and William L. Kester were originally from West Virginia. They came to Pompano to pursue…read morefishing in the 1920's and in 1937 built the wood frame bungalows that they called "pepper crates" in Pompano and Deerfield Beach. Since they were inexpensive to build soon everyone was constructing them for residents and visitors alike. They were constructed of Dade County pine and had indoor plumbing and running water. They measured 25 feet by 35 feet. Some had a beach view and ranged from one to three bedrooms. At their height of popularity there were 150 of them. All of the cottages were white with playing card suites cut of out their shutters. Houses cost under a thousand dollars to build and you could rent one for as little as $29 a month. I wish you could still get beach front property for that amount. The two Kester cottages owned by the Pompano Beach Historical Society were donated to them by Kester's nephew Stewart. They were moved from their original location to Founders Park behind the Historical Society building. Usually they are locked up but they open them for tours when they do the once a month historical trolley tour. The next time the cottages will be open is on January 12 from 9 to 10 AM. The cottages are filled with historical items from Pompano Beach's history. If you can't tour them they have a wonderful 3-D virtual tour on the website they have have set up for the cottages. One other Kester cottage remains on the grounds of the Butler House in Deerfield Beach.

Top notch!!! All the way, excellent service! Expert mariners knowledgeable of the area which is…read morewhat you want. Great way to get a nice relaxing afternoon experience on the waters of Ft. Lauderdale. They offer a customized excursion. Relax, sleep, fish, snorkel, swim, hangout on the boat or floaty. These guys are great! Booking up to 6 people. The yacht is nice!! 3 bedrooms 2 bathrooms, nice living space with a TV. They provide really nice snacks, cold water. Bluetooth speakers to stream your own music. I highly recommend this for anyone for a fun and relaxing experience. Your cruise to and from the ocean you'll see how the crazy rich live, seeing all the multi million dollar houses and boats. Contact Giovanni you will not be disappointed

From the owner: Take a day off with a luxury yacht rental. Tour the historic city of Fort Lauderdale and take in…read morethe sights of the extravagant homes found along Millionaires Row. Whether planning a bachelorette party at the sandbar or a relaxing day in the sun, Flamingo Yacht Charters offers a multitude of boats for rent and endless options to build your perfect outing. Take a tubing adventure, snorkel the reefs, sip cocktails in the Atlantic, or enjoy a leisure dinner cruise. Feel comfortable with our vetted industry professionals and enjoy your day on the water without any compromises.