Travel to Fort Lauderdale
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Fort Lauderdale is a lovely resort city on the shores of the Atlantic Ocean, less than an hour's drive north of Miami.
Many cruises depart from this city, primarily to the Caribbean islands.
The city is built entirely on islands and inlets and is intersected by rivers and canals. This city is a resort and entertainment site favored by America's wealthy. In the city are highly luxurious residential homes, many of which have a private dock and an attached yacht. Some of the yachts are considered the largest and most luxurious in the world. The city has wonderful bathing beaches and water occupies a tenth of its area.
Tours in the City and its Surroundings
Boat Tours
The most common tourist activity in Fort Lauderdale, besides spending time at the beaches, is boating in the city's rivers and canals, where you pass by beautiful villas, yachts, well-kept beaches, and watch an alligator wrestling show.
A tour on a large riverboat named "Jungle Queen" is recommended: Jungle Queen. The cruise, which is an hour and a half long, runs daily at various times. The ship departs from the famous Bahia Mar Marina, where magnificent yachts anchor, inspiring wonder.
Another enjoyable cruise is possible on a pirate ship: Fort Lauderdale Family Pirate Cruise
Another large dock worth visiting is Pier 66.
Booking boat tours in Fort Lauderdale (from Viator):
| ♥ Recommended hotels in Fort Lauderdale: The Victoria Park Hotel - A 3-star eco-friendly hotel with 31 rooms located in a quiet residential neighborhood, 700 meters from the upscale "Galleria" shopping center. Every room and suite has a refrigerator and microwave. The hotel also has family suites suitable for up to five people. Free parking and internet. Marriott's Beach Place Towers - A 4-star suite hotel near the sea. Every suite has an equipped kitchen and a balcony. The hotel offers double studio units up to 2-bedroom suites with a living room. Gallery ONE - A DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Hotel - A 4-star hotel by Hilton with 231 rooms. Located in a central and convenient location five minutes' walk from the beach and adjacent to the Galleria shopping center. Every room has a kitchenette and a balcony. The hotel has a patio with a view of the waterway, a restaurant, and a gym. Free internet. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Fort Lauderdale Airport/Cruise Port A 3-star hotel located near the Fort Lauderdale airport and the cruise port. The hotel has 100 rooms and suites for 2-6 people. It features an outdoor swimming pool. Breakfast, internet, and parking are free. Every room has a microwave and a small refrigerator. The hotel offers a free airport shuttle service.
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Segway Tour
A wonderful way to tour the beautiful promenade along the water and the city is by Segway: Fort Lauderdale Segway Tour.
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Museums
The city is full of family attractions, including recommended museums such as:
Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum (Indian museum), a car museum, an impressive fishing museum, a museum of discovery and science featuring an IMAX theater, Butterfly World (butterfly greenhouse), and entertainment and active recreation sites like Boomers Park, glass-bottom boat tours, kayaking, bicycle tours, and dinner shows.
Fishing Museum
Nature Trip
For nature lovers, a trip to Everglades National Park is recommended.
Recommended tours and transfers in Fort Lauderdale (from Viator):
Shopping
Near the city is the largest shopping and entertainment center in Florida, Sawgrass Mills, which has over 300 stores, including many factory outlets, giant department store branches, a selection of restaurants, cinemas, and other attractions. A true paradise for shopping lovers. Everything you've dreamed of buying is concentrated in one place. One can easily spend an entire day in the center... Address: 12801 West Sunrise Blvd, Sunrise (about 3 km north of the intersection of Highways 75 and 595).
Bargain hunters will enjoy visiting a giant flea market named Swap Shop, which has over 2,000 stalls and sells everything from electronics to antiques. The site features a drive-in cinema and daily circus shows (free). Address: 3291 W. Sunrise Blvd.
Main Visitor Center Address: Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention & Visitors Bureau, 100 East Broward Blvd., Suite 200, Fort Lauderdale.