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.

We visited the History Fort Lauderdale Museum yesterday for Smithsonian's Museum Day. My spouse and…read moreI have lived in Hollywood for the last ten years but haven't yet taken the time to visit historical Fort Lauderdale, so we were excited to check it out. The museum is a beautiful old inn with three levels. The first level has a few rooms with interesting artifacts and a video showing a brief history of how Ft. Lauderdale came to be settled. There are some beautiful art pieces from resident artists hanging on the walls of the video room. On the second floor, there are many different rooms showcasing different parts of Ft Lauderdale history; there is a room with information about archeological digs, Seminole and Tequesta history, a case with sports memorabilia from Wayne Huizenga's teams, a room with different military artefacts, among many other interesting details. I appreciated the information about the schools - they featured Fort Lauderdale high school and the founding of Dillard. The third floor is where resident artists work on their next amazing pieces. While we didn't get to visit the other buildings on the grounds, we did walk around the the grounds themselves are along the new river, with gazebos and very nice landscaping. All of the museum workers were very friendly and informative. I would certainly return and bring more friends, we had a great time!

I did the self guided tour on a Saturday afternoon. There are two floors of exhibits in individual…read morerooms. The exhibits detail the history of Fort Lauderdale, from the Seminoles to Flagler's railroad. The building is the first hotel in Fort Lauderdale, built in 1905.

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

Incredible day led by Reza! Our entire party enjoyed the experience, and it was a wonderful overall…read moreview of the Everglades. Yes lots of driving, but we were birding on the way there and napping on the way back so time flew by. So happy this was offered from Ft Lauderdale as we were short on time there.

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.

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.

This was such a fun experience. The captain was lots of fun, great sense of humor and the food from…read moreCasa sensei was great. We even spotted a shark while out on the water. would highly recommend and will definitely be back.

The most beautiful, luxurious, and accommodating yacht you could book! Tina & Jason went above and…read morebeyond for my family and me during a twin birthday surprise. They welcomed us with a variety of drinks and appetizers, including a shrimp cocktail and a meat & cheese plate, and on the way back from the restaurant they took us to, they surprised us with a birthday cake to keep the good vibes going. I have nothing but great things to say about this experience and would recommend it to anyone thinking about booking. The process itself was simple and easy -- just send them an email through their website, and they respond super fast.

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.

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.