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Stranahan HousevsHugh Taylor Birch State Park
Both Stranahan House and Hugh Taylor Birch State Park are endorsed by professional travelers. On balance, Hugh Taylor Birch State Park ranks marginally better than Stranahan House. Hugh Taylor Birch State Park comes in at 86 with recommendations from 7 reviewers such as Where, Concierge and Frommer's.
Stranahan House
Concierge
Travel + Leisure
Fodor's
Michelin Guide
Where
Frommer's
335 Southeast 6th Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
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Concierge "This Florida pioneer-style mansion was the home of Frank Stranahan, known as the Father of Fort Lauderdale."
Travel + Leisure "The city's arts and entertainment district." Full review
Fodor's "The historic home remains Fort Lauderdale's principal link to its brief history." Full review
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"Airy and elegant, the two-story frame house skirted by wide verandas is Broward County's oldest building and a graceful example of Florida pioneer architecture." Full review
Where "This preserved, turn-of-the-century house is furnished with antiques of the era. It’s the oldest structure in Broward County. Offers tours seven days a week." Full review
Frommer's "Frank Stranahan built it as a trading post...now, it’s an interesting little museum of that era, a window into the roots of Fort Lauderdale. It can be visited by guided tour only." Full review
Hugh Taylor Birch State Park Concierge Fodor's Michelin Guide Where
Afar Magazine Frommer's
3109 East Sunrise Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304
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Concierge "Now a glorious park, centered on a shady freshwater lagoon with forests of sea grape and hardwood trees."
Fodor's "The 180-acre tropical park sports lush mangrove areas along the Intracoastal waterway, and lovely nature trails." Full review
Michelin Guide 0 Stars
"Canoe, hike, bike and picnic at this 180-acre site, resting on a barrier island between the Atlantic Ocean and the Intracoastal Waterway." Full review
Where "An oasis of tropical hammocks-a gift from Hugh Taylor Birch to Florida’s posterity." Full review
Afar Magazine "The Hugh Taylor Birch State Park is a park across Sunrise Boulevard from the Bonnet House." Full review
Frommer's "A block in from the beach, this rare and worthy spot of greenery is set amid the waterways, the sands, and the sprawl" Full review
