Historic Stranahan House Museum

Take your time to explore one of Fort Lauderdale's most visited sites, the Las Olas Riverwalk, with a self-guided tour loaded with insight into how the area has grown and changed throughout history. Beginning in the heart of Fort Lauderdale's Arts and Entertainment District, the tour takes you along Riverwalk Fort Lauderdale, to the historic Stranahan House and the iconic Las Olas Boulevard. Hear about the Broward Center for the Performing Arts, the Museum of Discovery and Science and the impressive historical complex of History Fort Lauderdale with the audio guide on your smartphone. Visit any of the locations on the tour or any other attractions at your own pace and pick up where you left off. Explore Fort Lauderdale's oldest house, the Nathanial Bryan House, and visit Esplanade Park along the New River. Stroll by the 9/11 Memorial, the Thrive Sculpture, the NSU Art Museum, and its unique shape with colorful murals. Take a break at any point and continue exploring the different sites in town. Visit the futuristic New River Yacht Club’s luxury apartments, and the Smoker Family Park, or take a water taxi cruise on some of Fort Lauderdale's 165 miles of inland waterways.

Turn up the music and turn down the lights because Fort Lauderdale at night from the water is absolutely stunning. This two hour night cruise features night light views of iconic and historic buildings along the New River. There is no better way to enjoy the river than hanging out, sightseeing, dancing, and relaxing with your favorite libations on our spacious river boat. Stunning views and our party lights make this night cruise a blast! The Fort Lauderdale Night Cruise last two hours. Bring anything you would like to eat or drink (BYOB) for the tour as well as ice for your drinks. A restroom is included on the boat for your convenience. The boat is a catamaran meaning that it rides smoothly though the waterway. It is fully covered with a roof to protect you from the elements. This cruise begins in the historic downtown area of Fort Lauderdale, where our Coast Guard Certified Captains and mates will assist you toward the boat dock. This tour goes East toward the Intracoastal Waterway (ICW). Along the way you, will pass by historic landmarks like the Stranahan House, The Huizinga Mansion, and the Fort Lauderdale Marina. Many of the mansions feature light yard sculptures and peeks of their interiors at night! This tour features architecturally award winning mega mansions as well as some of the world largest super yachts. Your captain shows you the best of the Venice of Americas’ world class waterways and the backyards of the rich and famous. You will also see where the cruise ships are docked as well as the fantastic new Fort Lauderdale Diving Complex! Your captain and mate will point out celebrity properties and tell tales of the rich and famous for our history savvy groups. For groups that just want to party, we pump up the music and all you have to do is enjoy the ride!