June 18: Still Time

This seems like a heck of a good deal. And there really is still time to get in on it. I've learned that 17 major Greater Fort Lauderdale museums and attractions are working together this month on a special promotion - something that will save you money and just might enrich your life a bit. How about this for a bargain? You buy a single membership at one of these participating spots and receive a membership to all 16 others for nothing. It's called Broward Attractions and Museums Month and the theme is, "Join One, Experience Them All." I don't know about you, but I sure could stand some relatively inexpensive entertainment among the mix of things to do this summer. We're all looking for a little extra value along with our fun. A 17-for-the-price-of-one promo sounds fairly "extra value" to me.

That's especially true when you look at the list of museums and attractions that are part of it. These include some of my personal faves such as the Bonnet House Museum & Gardens. And the historic Stranahan House along the New River. And Flamingo Gardens in west Broward. All three of these are places I've blogged about and all three are definitely worth a trip.

Another of the collaborating museums and attractions is the IGFA Fishing Hall of Fame, which may sound peculiar to you if you're not a fisherman or fisherwoman. Actually, though, you'll probably have a good time here whether you're seriously into fishing or not - just try out the interactive exhibits for starters. I don't want to turn this blog into a list of everywhere that's taking part in this special offer. Suffice it to say participants also include such highly regarded places as the Museum of Art | Fort Lauderdale, the Seminole Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum and the African-American Research Library. For a full list, click here. There are links to the various museum and attraction websites as well as to additional info about the promotion. Broward Attractions and Museums Month has been going on throughout June but, as I said, there's still plenty of time to snap up this deal. As I write this, summer hasn't even officially started. The kids are just out of school, looking for something to do and perhaps not yet totally driving you batty. Maybe day trips to 17 local hot spots will help you make sure that, this summer for a change, they never quite push you over the edge.