Nightlife for a Florida Vacation

by E-NewsCast Team
January 31st, 2010

Florida has long been known for a party destination mostly dueto the fact that Spring Breakers have come to the Keys, PanamaCity, Fort Lauderdale, and Daytona for years. However, Floridahas a great nightlife any place any time of the year, no matterwhat the reason. Learn about hot spots and locals secrets to getthe most out of your Florida vacation. JacksonvilleKick off the night in Jacksonville, home to the University ofNorth Florida and a great twenty to thirty-something crowd. Theparty scene is found over the Intracoastal Waterway at theJacksonville Beaches. Start the night right at Ragtime Taproomand Brewery, a locals’ favorite known for great microbrews andlive music. Voted “Best Brew Pub” year after year, the large barstarts filling up with the after-work crowd and does not emptyuntil closing time. Head to the boardwalk to find The Atlantic,known for tasty appetizers and a great happy hour. Nightly musicwill range from jazz to hard rock and techno and begins around9:30. If the typical “beach bar” is what you are in the moodfor, look no further than Bukkets. Play pool, grab a drink, orwatch people on the boardwalk in this high-energy drinking hole.Freebird Live was built in commemoration of Jacksonville nativeRonnie VanZant of Lynyrd Skynyrd. This is where to go if you arelooking to hear great live music. Past performers includeCharlie Daniels, Willie Nelson, and Blues Traveler. Jacksonvillehas it all: a great nightlife, gorgeous beaches, and locals thatlove to have a good time.Panama City BeachHeading west will take you to Panama City Beach, home to one ofthe largest Spring Break gatherings in the state. Front BeachRoad is home to two PCB staples, Harpoon Harry’s and Sharky’sBeach Club. Harpoon Harry’s has tasty late night snacks, greatdrinks, and local live music. This is the ideal place for anyonewanting to avoid the crowds at larger clubs. Sharky’s is aPanama City Beach institution, having been home to the Tiki Hutfor almost 20 years. Hear live bands, drink mixed drinks, andenjoy fresh seafood where the energy is always high. TheBoatyard attracts tourists and locals alike with a laid backatmosphere, delicious late-night treats, and live music. Thedance floor is always full and the party goes on all night. ClubLa Vela is the nation’s largest nightclub with ten theme rooms,each with its own style of music and atmosphere. Get to the clubearly and stay late at one of the trendiest nightclubs in theworld. Panama City Beach continues its reputation for having oneof the best late night scenes in Florida. OrlandoCentral Florida brings Orlando as its top nightlife scene. Withquite a few colleges and universities in the area, theme parkswith adult hours, and locals who like to have fun, there areplenty of options when it comes to local nightlife. PleasureIsland, part of Walt Disney World, turns into fun for the adultsafter dark. Purchasing a pass gets you into the clubs andattractions like BET SoundStage Club, 8TRAX, Mannequins DanceClub, Motions, and the Rock ‘n’ Roll Beach Club. UniversalStudios answers back with its own adult nightlife scene found atCityWalk. Although there is no entrance fee, it is suggested topurchase the Party Pass that gets you free cover and priorityentrance to BB Kings Blues Club, Howl at the Moon, Jillian’sHi-Life Lanes, Rumba Room and the Saddle Ranch Chop House, aswell as, plenty of other freebies. The nightlife in Orlando doesnot end at the theme parks. Head to downtown Orlando toexperience what the locals do after dark. Tabu Night Club is amore sophisticated alternative to Orlando nightlife with a dresscode. The Art Deco design, friendly staff, fabulous drinks andappetizers, and celeb DJ’s make this the place to go whenlooking for a more matrue atmosphere. Roxy is the heart of theOrlando nightlife scene and is the place to go if you want tosee and be seen. This huge bi-level club has multiple rooms tocater to whatever mood and price level you are interested in.Orlando, known for children’s theme parks and dreamlands,becomes an adult’s playground at sunset. Fort LauderdaleHeading south brings you to Fort Lauderdale, home of theoriginal Spring Break party scene. Start your vacation at theElbo Room, an iconic beachside bar surviving from the “Where TheBoys Are” era. Live music and ambiance make this a must-visit.The Art Bar is an up and coming Fort Lauderdale hot spot withgreat drinks and music. The Martini Bar, located downtown, isthe new rage with fun takes on the classic martini. Crowds lovethe fun staff and atmosphere. The best dueling piano bar around,Howl at the Moon, is full of great eats, entertainment, and isone of the most fun nights out around. If hip-hop is your forte,visit G.O.A.T. Open seven days a week, this lounge and bar isthe only place to go every night of the week. There are plentyof other beach bars, dance clubs, and cool lounges around town.Visit them all to find your favorite late-night spot in FortLauderdale. MiamiLast, although certainly no least, we come to Miami, home toSouth Beach and one of the hottest nightlife scenes in theworld. The rich and famous, as well as, your everyday Miamivacationer can be found in the clubs, bars, and lounges in thiswildly fun city. Miami’s top DJ’s perform at Club Space, locateddowntown. A huge dance floor, open-air patio, and a dazzlinglight show are sure to keep you entertained from sundown tosun-up. Heading to South Beach will bring you to some of themost well known clubs in the country. The Marlin Bar is a placeto expect to see celebrities and enjoy at laid-back atmosphereat the same time. There are plenty of couches and chairs, ampleof space, and live jazz and world beat music to enjoy. Jazid isa popular bar, known for a great atmosphere, live jazz, and asultry feel. If looking for something other than live music,head up to the loft for music spun by popular DJ’s. For thoselooking to impress, get dressed to kill and head to Tantra, hometo one of the more exotic atmospheres in South Beach. ThisMediterranean-inspired restaurant and bar has a real grassfloor, waterfalls, hookah pipes, and plush couches. Greatmartinis and one of the best menus on the Beach are accompaniedby a cigar bar and fabulous company. It’s easy to enjoy a Florida vacation with such greatactivities, fabulous vacation rentals, andbeautiful beaches that stretch for miles. Florida is known forbeing home to the hottest trends in music, couture, andnightlife. Whether looking for the newest club, a laid-back tikibar on the beach, or the hottest nightclub, this state has allof it and more.

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