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Fort Lauderdale

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Fort Lauderdale, located along the southeastern coast of Florida, is known for its sun-soaked beaches, diverse culture, and network of scenic canals that earned the city's nickname: “Venice of America.” The city is a gateway to the Everglades, where visitors can take airboat tours to see alligators, exotic birds, and other wildlife. Fort Lauderdale Beach offers powdery sand and clear waters, making it a popular destination for families, couples, and solo travelers alike. Visitors can stroll along the palm-lined promenade, enjoy beachfront dining, or partake in water sports such as paddleboarding and jet skiing.

Beyond the beaches, Fort Lauderdale boasts a unique cultural scene. The historic Riverwalk Arts & Entertainment District is home to the Broward Center for the Performing Arts, Museum of Discovery and Science, and NSU Art Museum.

One of Fort Lauderdale’s most unique features is its intricate canal system, which stretches over 300 miles. Visitors can take a water taxi or book a sunset cruise to explore the city from a different perspective.

Food lovers will find Fort Lauderdale to be a culinary haven. The city’s diverse dining options range from fresh seafood at waterfront restaurants to international cuisine in Las Olas Boulevard’s eateries. Don’t miss trying a Florida staple like stone crab or Key lime pie!

Learn More About Fort Lauderdale

East Los Olas Boulevard
Shopping boutiques, art galleries, restaurants, bars and more dot this popular thoroughfare in the Central Business District. Enjoy a walk by canals, as well as the courtyards and breezeways.

Hugh Taylor Birch State Park
This Florida State Park on East Sunrise Boulevard is a spectacular outdoor space for the whole family. Beaches and beautiful green spaces await!

Museum of Discovery and Science
Check out fun, interactive and family-friendly exhibits at this impressive museum, one of Florida's largest. The sensory-overloading IMAX theater here is another reason to visit.

Butterfly World
Our colorful, winged friends are in resplendent display at this, the biggest butterfly park in the world.

Bonnet House Museum & Gardens
A historic home with lush greenery that has the distinction of being on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places.
Getting Around
For public transportation from the Fort Lauderdale Airport, go to the transportation area outside the baggage claim on the lower level. There, arriving visitors will find a comparison list of fares for the GO Airport Shuttle.

The free Sun Trolley takes visitors to the Welcome Center in downtown Fort Lauderdale, where they can buy admission passes to museums & historic sites, store & restuarant discounts and all-day free trolley pass. The trolley runs every hour on the hour and stops at: lower level of T1 (west end); between T2 & T3; & between T3 & T4.

The Broward County BCT bus will connect to the Tri-Rail commuter system linking Broward, Palm Beach and Miami-Dade counties.
Art Fort Lauderdale
Destination art fair held in January, where attendees are transported via water taxi and yacht, stopping at waterfront mansions to view emerging artists' work.

4th of July Spectacular
Family entertainment doesn't get much better than this beach-set extravaganza with water slides, bounce houses, apple pie eating contests, and fireworks at the end of the day.

Seminole Hard Rock Winterfest Boat Parade
This major, illuminated boat procession is a kick-off to the holiday season, and a proud Fort Lauderdale tradition held in early December.

Tortuga Music Festival
Country music's top performers highlight this 3-day music fest. Get yourself a cowboy hat and sand-resistant boots! Ocean conservation and research is a focus of this event, so good causes go along with the good times.

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