If you read our previous blog about visiting Fort Lauderdale, Florida for vacation, you know that there are a ton of fun and affordable activities to do in Fort Lauderdale during the day. However, after a long day parasailing, hiking nature trails, touring museums, or jet skiing, you’ll want to visit one of the many restaurants the area boasts, and then enjoy some evening entertainment.
Whether you’re looking for a laid back, family-friendly restaurant and early evening activities that will help you and your kids unwind from your busy day or an upscale, fancy dinner and a night out on the town, there are a multitude of options to choose from on Florida’s Gold Coast!
There are a bunch of late afternoon/early evening activities throughout Broward County that the whole family can enjoy, regardless of age. If you enjoy sports and you’re in town during a home game, you can try to catch a Florida Marlin’s or Miami Dolphin’s game in Pompano Beach. If shopping’s more your style, you can visit Sawgrass Mills, a popular mall in Sunrise,FL, which is just outside of Fort Lauderdale. You could also see what bands are scheduled to perform at the Pompano Beach Amphitheater, an open-air theater, or, if you’re looking to enjoy a little more local flavor, you can check out the “Music Under the Stars” Free Summer Concerts Series. The concerts are held on Pompano Beach’s Main Beach and are completely free to the public; each concert features local musicians performing a wide variety of music, and they usually start at 7 p.m. and end around 9 p.m., making them ideal for an enjoyable and kid-friendly end to your day.
Maybe a late night out on the town is more your speed – don’t worry, there are tons of nightclubs, bars, comedy clubs, and evening shows in the area. Looking to get dressed up and go out for a romantic evening? You’ll definitely want to see what shows are scheduled at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts! Before the show, make a reservation at Johnny V, a restaurant and lounge that was voted the 2008 best fine dining restaurant in the area by the DiningGuide dotcom network. Johnny V serves regional American food with a Carribbean and Latin twist, and is located right on the water in Fort Lauderdale.
If you’re looking for a little more casual fun on your night out, Broward County is also home to a great many bars and restaurants, ranging from relaxed, sporty beach bars to sophisticated lounges and energetic dance clubs throughout the area.
Regardless of the type of nightlife you’re looking for after a fun day on your jet ski rentals – sports, shopping, theater, movies, dancing – Fort Lauderdale in Broward County, Florida has more than enough options to satisfy your whole party’s taste!
