Where to go in South Florida with a Gold Coast rental car

A few of our favorite destinations.....

Frost Science-Miami

Just a 45 minute drive from Fort Lauderdale The Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science is a leading science museum dedicated to sharing the power of science, sparking wonder and investigation, and fueling innovation for the future. Located in Downtown Miami’s waterfront Museum ParkFrost Science is divided into four buildings: the Frost Planetarium, Aquarium, and North and West Wings. Here, guests can learn about the core science behind living systems, the solar system and known universe, the physics of flight, light and lasers, the biology of the human body and mind, and much more. Guests can explore the world of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) in an experiential setting with interactive exhibitions and unique shows.

 

https://www.frostscience.org

Las Olas Boulevard

In the heart of Fort Lauderdale, Florida is at the forefront of everything from fashion boutiques and art galleries, to memorable restaurants, sidewalk cafes and bars… set the stage each evening for South Florida’s most architecturally unique, authentic, and eclectic shopping and dining district.Stroll the boulevard, duck in and out of our cool breezeways, and be delighted by what you discover. Las Olas Boulevard stretches from the beach at A1A, immaculately lined with palm trees and beautiful people, rising over the fabulous Intracoastal Waterway with magnificent views of million dollar homes and spectacular yachts.

 

https://lasolasboulevard.com/

Sawgrass Mills

The largest outlet and value retail shopping destination in the United States.  With more than 350 stores, including outlet locations from Nike, Tommy Hilfiger, Ralph Lauren and Gap, plus value retailers OFF 5th Saks Fifth Avenue, Bed Bath & Beyond, Target, Marshalls and electronics superstore, BrandsMart USA, Sawgrass Mills has everything from fashion and jewelry to electronics, sporting equipment, beauty products, home accessories, toys and more.  There is something for everyone in this enclosed, air conditioned and climate controlled mall located just 30 minutes from Miami International Airport and 15 minutes from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport.

Fashionistas will delight in luxury-brand outlet shopping at The Colonnade Outlets at Sawgrass Mills with over 70 exclusive outlets not found anywhere else in South Florida including Burberry, Diane von Furstenberg, GUCCI, Jimmy Choo, Prada, Salvatore Ferragamo Company Store, Tory Burch and Versace.

 

http://www.simon.com/mall/sawgrass-mills

Florida Keys & Key West

Welcome to Key West! Located closer to Cuba than Miami, Key West is Florida’s irreverent southernmost subtropical paradise, a unique confluence of history, climate, natural beauty, cultural diversity, architecture and unabashed romantic appeal!Palm-lined streets with gingerbread mansions and tin-roofed conch houses were home to Ernest Hemingway, Tennessee Williams, Elizabeth Bishop, Robert Frost and Jimmy Buffett, a few of the famous people who discovered solace and inspiration in the island city whose Bahamian and Cuban heritage in large part was inspired by Bahamian wreckers, commercial fishermen, spongers and Cuban cigar makers.  (Photographer: Linda McClave )

 

www.fla-keys.com

EVERGLADES AIRBOAT ADVENTURE

Climb aboard your Everglades airboat adventure and take a 30-minute Florida Everglades Tour through the Sawgrass Recreation Park. Your airboat ride will be guided by one of our highly-trained experienced captains, who will take you on a thrilling ride. During the Everglades tour, you’ll listen to fun facts about this impressive ecosystem while you take in the exciting sights.
You may even catch a glimpse of the wildlife as you skim across the glassy water on your Everglades airboat adventure. Keep your eyes peeled as your cruise through the unbridled wild beauty of the Sawgrass Recreation Park and feel free to let your spirit soar as you view nature at its finest.

 

http://www.evergladestours.com/