Frederic didn't resume property renovations until 1931 when he married Evelyn Fortune Lilly. The new couple continued decorating the house until Frederic's death. But construction soon stopped when Helen died in 1925 from breast cancer. In 1920, the newlyweds began construction of Bonnet House, hoping to build a winter getaway where Frederic could pursue his art and Helen could work on her music and poetry. In 1919, a wealthy settler gave the 35-acre property (named after the bonnet lily flower that grew on the grounds) as a wedding gift to his daughter, Helen, and her husband, Frederic. This house sitting between the Intracoastal Waterway and Fort Lauderdale Beach has a long history. Adult tickets cost $27.95 passes for children ages 3 to 12 are $15.95, and kids 2 and younger ride for free reduced rates are available for visitors who book in advance online.

from October through April, but cruises are not available on Tuesdays and Wednesdays between May and September. Each trip departs daily at 11 a.m., 1 or 3 p.m. Lasting about 90 minutes, Carrie B Cruises' sightseeing excursions travel up and down the New River and Intracoastal Waterway, passing Port Everglades and Millionaires Row (a waterfront strip of mansions in the Las Olas Isles neighborhood) along the way.

The following are a few traveler favorites:Ĭarrie B Cruises: For a standard narrated tour of Fort Lauderdale's waterways, consider booking a cruise with Carrie B Cruises. One of the best ways to take in your surroundings in the so-called 'Venice of America' is to sign up for a boat tour. Fort Lauderdale boat operators offer a variety of ways to get out on the water, from traditional sightseeing outings to fishing charters to themed excursions in specialty boats.

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