Plantation Things to Do

Spanish Monastery was originally erected in 1141 in Segovia, Spain and brought to America in pieces by William Randolph Hearst to be rebuilt stone by stone. It is the oldest building in the western hemisphere. Now officially na... more

Built in 1921, this historic two-story, 35-acre waterfront house was once the winter home of artist Frederic Clay Bartlett and his wife Evelyn. The Bonnet House is serenely elegant and preserved amidst the urban expansion of Fo... more

The Fort Lauderdale Historical Society was set up to preserve and showcase the history of Fort Lauderdale and Broward County. The village has three preserved 19th century buildings of Boward County, a model of the first schoolh... more

Try your hand at roulette, blackjack or the slots on this 1998-built, 165-foot pleasure cruiser. This floating casino named SunCruz Casino, can carry more than 600 people, so there is plenty of opportunity to mingle. If gamblin... more

Bingo! Games go on 24-7 at this first-ever high stakes bingo game in the nation, opened December 14, 1979. While casino gaming is not permitted in Florida, these bingo/poker/slots havens come mighty close and are permitted unde... more

Giorgio's changes its themes and specials according to the day and time. During the evenings it is a bustling bistro. After 10pm on weekends, it turns into a bona fide supper club, complete with lively, thumping music and shout... more

This place likes to call itself a neighbourhood bar, but its neighbourhood seems to cover most of the city; nearly everyone in Fort Lauderdale eventually stops in to this Intracoastal Waterway spot. A surprisingly well-rounded... more

Food is secondary to the music at this transformed location next to the Broward Center for the Performing Arts. Top-notch jazz and blues musicians are featured at this popular venue. The best local musicians come out to play ev... more

Located on a side street alongside railroad tracks in the small town of Oakland Park, this restaurant's fame is known throughout the county. Its menu changes daily; you'll rarely see the same thing two days in a row. Excellent... more

Located in downtown Fort Lauderdale, Broward Center for the Performing Arts hosts a wide variety of events, including the Fort Lauderdale Broadway Series, the Florida Philharmonic, the Florida Grand Opera, the Gold Coast Jazz S... more