Jaxson's Ice Cream Parlor

[SOMBRERO6]

We are staying at the Springhill Suites in Dania, one night precruise. I want the boys to experience an old time Ice Cream Parlor. Can anyone tell me the best way to get from our hotel to Jaxsons? Walk? Bus? Taxi? I can walk but not more than 1/2 mile or so.

[brunello22]

We are staying at the Springhill Suites in Dania, one night precruise. I want the boys to experience an old time Ice Cream Parlor. Can anyone tell me the best way to get from our hotel to Jaxsons? Walk? Bus? Taxi? I can walk but not more than 1/2 mile or so.

 

Jaxsons is a little over a mile from the hotel, so it is a quick taxi ride. I trust you can also catch the bus on Stirling Road to Federal Hwy, but I am not familiar with the bus schedule, so best to check with the hotel front desk.

[SOMBRERO6]

Thanks for the info. Just wondering how available taxis are in that area.

[fishywood]

Under no circumstances do you want to be walking around that area after dark.

The bus route on Stirling Road (#16) only runs until 8PM; it terminates in front of Dania City Hall which is a block north of Jaxson's--again, a very unsafe place to be waiting for a bus after dark.

Ask at the front desk if the hotel van can run you over. There are ususally cabs hanging around the Jaxson's plaza--but be prepared to offer a tip up front or you may be refused to be taken on such a short trip back to the hotel.

Edited March 7, 2014 by fishywood

[SOMBRERO6]

This is not what I wanted to hear! But we do want to be safe! I'll ask for the hotel shuttle and then taxi back.

[hcw80]

Oh, yeah! Take a cab. Jaxson's is fine but the area around it can be iffy. There is no way I would walk from 95 to Federal and I can easily do five miles. It is questionable neighborhood once you head east of the hotel area to Federal. From Federal to the beach, it gets much better.

[SOMBRERO6]

Are cabs readily available at Jaxson's or should I find a company and phone number to call for one?

[BlueHerons]

Are cabs readily available at Jaxson's or should I find a company and phone number to call for one?

 

Maybe skip the ice cream parlor until you can go during the day. I've never seen cabs hanging out there.

[hcw80]

You will need to call a cab. They don't hang out there, but I'm sure Jaxson's will have some numbers for you.

[SOMBRERO6]

Our plan is to go and be back by late afternoon.