Choices for teens when it comes to nighttime activities and entertainment is sorely lacking in many areas. In Northwest Florida, Fudpucker’s of Destin, a longtime eating and nightlife destination for Destin visitors and locals alike, hosts Teen Night every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday nights from 10am-1am through the summer. Starting May 31 and continuing until August 11, the outside deck at Fuckpucker’s will be host to a night of dancing and entertainment for teens 13-17.

Fudpucker's Destin Teen Night 2011

As would be expected, absolutely no alcohol or tobacco is allowed on the premises,  and no person over 17 or under 13 will be admitted to the Teen Night events. Trained staff and numerous off-duty deputies are on-site to handle any situations that may arise and to keep the environment teen-centric. Parents are welcomed to stay for the duration of the events and watch over the outside deck while sitting inside Fudpucker’s restaurant.

A cover of $15 per person is charged upon entry, and sodas and water are free throughout the night.

For more information on Teen Night at Fudpucker’s of Destin for 2011, call the Teen Hotline at 850.837.3006 or visit their Facebook Page.

20001 Emerald Coast Pkwy
Destin, FL 32541
850 654 1544

It’s next to impossible to have a boring night when you’re at Universal Orlando CityWalk for a concert at Hard Rock Live. Major bands and singers on tour make a stop at Hard Rock Live as it is a hub of nightlife activities. Showing up to CityWalk for an early dinner before the show or staying to party after, guests have a plethora of locations from which to chose.

Hard Rock Live Orlando, Universal CityWalk

You can stay at the Hard Rock and have a drink and dinner or make your way around to the other side of the lagoon and sit at the shores with a shot or two. Jimmy Buffet’s Margaritaville has a great outdoor seating area with a bar as well as an inside bar with restaurant attached. Just around the corner is the New Orleans bred Pat O’Brien’s and their famous Hurricane. Inside of Pat O’Brien’s, you’ll find three separate bars, each with their own unique NOLA vibe. One a dueling pianos bar, one with a bar and outside garden, and another with the traditional TV-on-the-walls bar. If you’re looking to dance the night away, the groove and Latin Quarter open their doors every night for loud music, drinking, and dancing.

The party atmosphere extends outside of the restaurants and bars for a vibe found nowhere else in Orlando. You’ll find just what you want to do at Universal CityWalk in Orlando. Just try to stay upright for the long walk back to your car so your designated driver doesn’t have to carry you.

Universal Boulevard
Orlando, Florida 32819

Located just a few stumbles steps from the front door of Key West’s legendary Sloppy Joe’s, you’ll find The Lazy Gecko.

Frozen Drinks Offered by The Lazy Gecko in Key West

This venue bills itself as “an island bar” but it’s more like a combination of Fat Tuesday’s and Margaritaville.

Step inside, and the first thing that catches your attention is the wall of drink machines to the left, behind the bar. Those drink machines serve up 12 flavors of pre-blended goodness, which have just enough alcohol to catch a slight buzz.

If the frozen drinks are too frou-frou for you, they actually have a respectable list of beer, both draft and bottled. Their mojito menu is pretty impressive, too.

Though a lot of Key West partiers hang out here at night, I like to visit just after watching the sun set at Mallory Square. That’s because between 5-8pm daily, the Lazy Gecko offers $1 off all frozen drinks. Come on a Sunday or Monday, and happy hour goes all the way to midnight. Perfect for those hot summer nights in Key West.

In addition to the drinks, this place serves up a decent menu of food, from burgers and sandwiches to pizza. Since I don’t like to pub crawl on an empty stomach, I usually pick up some food with my frozen drink.

Oh and if you’re a Boston Red Sox fan, this is the place to catch all the action. Drink specials include $2 bottles of Bud or Coors during the games, which air throughout the bar.

The Lazy Gecko is located at 203 Duval Street in Key West. Reach them by phone at 305-292-1903.

[Photo by Michelle Snow]

Disney’s BoardWalk has a plethora of clubs and restaurants to try out for an adults-only night. ESPN Club sits at the far end of the boardwalk within easy walking distance of the BoardWalk Resort, as well as the Yacht & Beach Club Resorts. Every other resort on Disney World property has free transportation to and from the BoardWalk Resort where the ESPN Club is located.

ESPN Club at Disney's BoardWalk Resort

Whether you’re vacationing at Disney World or just happen to be in the area, watching the big game (or any game) at ESPN Club at Disney’s BoardWalk is an experience in and of itself. The over-sized restaurant and bar has HDTV big-screen TVs in every corner of the Club showing nearly every possible sports game live as it happens. Live radio shows are broadcasted directly from the in-house studio with sports hosts and the occasional sports player stopping by.

Nighttime games, especially playoffs and championship games, can fill up the ESPN Club, so it’s highly suggested that you arrive well before the start time of the game you’re interested in watching. The upscale sports food will fill you up while you watch the games, but the drinks from the full-service bar will keep you cheering on your team. It can get very loud with the club full of energetic fans, so if you have young children, it’s probably not in their best interest to bring them along to a full night of game watching.

For more information as well as a look at the menus, visit Disney’s website.

2101 Epcot Resort Blvd
Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830

photo credit: ckramer