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Winter Staycation Ideas

The winter holiday season presents many opportunities for quality family time. The kids have off for 2 weeks during the holidays and many people don't go on vacation but stay home and plan local day trips to do fun things. Here are some places to visit for a fun winter staycation.

Escapology

Escapology (Ft. Lauderdale) is an amazing place that appeals to a wide variety of people including gamers, adventurers, students, co-workers, and families. It is recommended that players be at least 12 years old. You can play alone or in a group of up to 6 people.

Each of the games has a different look and feel which makes the participants feel they are characters on an elaborate movie set. The games you can choose include Budapest Express which has a difficulty rating of 8.8, TH3 C0D3 with a difficulty rating of 8.2, and Antidote with a difficulty rating of 6.9

 

Fort Lauderdale

Fort Lauderdale is a stunning mix of beautiful scenery, vibrant attractions, and family activities. It appeals to solo travelers, couples, and families alike. It has been nicknamed the Venice of America because of its charming canals, beachfront, and eclectic restaurants which offer an amazing range of cuisines. You can explore the waterways through boat tours. You can also visit natural places such as Tradewinds Park, Sawgrass Recreation Park, and Fern Forest Nature Center.

Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science, Miami

This is a science museum, aquarium, and planetarium located in Miami. It was originally located in Coconut Grove and relocated to Museum Park in 2017. It has many hands-on and interactive exhibits for adults and children. It features a 500,000-gallon multi-level aquarium, moonroof, and sunroof which are used as event spaces. It also has an exploration center with permanent interactive exhibits. It’s an enthralling place and the more you explore, the more interesting things become!

Zoo Lights at Zoo Miami

This is a great place to have fun with your family during the winter holidays. There are hundreds of lights that adorn the whole Park. And many are shaped like the zoo’s beloved residents. You will also enjoy the magnificent trees and other holiday décor. The Park has many seasonal activities for you and the kids including carousel rides, cheerful carolers, and much more.

Santa’s Enchanted Forest, Miami

This is the world’s largest holiday carnival and theme park and a popular tradition for the entire family in south Florida. There is a wide range of attractions such as your favorite rides, Ferris wheels, roller coasters, and many types of thrilling speed rides. The festive theme park also has a number of special shows and events.

Jungle Island

Your little ones will love the Wild Holidays series of events here. The seasonal activities include crafts, scavenger hunts, and energetic animal holiday parades. Jungle Island is a festive wonderland of the Floridian variety.

You can book online at Escapology Fort Lauderdale or call 954-900-5463. Check out our Facebook page at Escapology Fort Lauderdale or our website at www.escapology.com/FortLauderdale. Escapology Fort Lauderdale is located at 17 South Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd Suite 300, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316 at Beach Place