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Fort Lauderdale, Florida – The Venice of America

Fort Lauderdale is known for its hundreds of miles of Intracoastal Waterways. The world’s largest and most luxurious cruise ships enter and leave Fort Lauderdale each day for the Caribbean Islands.

Much like Venice, Italy, the New River, countless canals and waterways weave through Fort Lauderdale, offering more water activities than you could ever imagine.

Fort Lauderdale, Florida – The Venice of America

More than 3 million people depart Port Everglades each year for the Caribbean.

Fort Lauderdale, Florida - The Venice of America
Fort Lauderdale, Florida – The Venice of America

Daily cruises show off mansions of the rich and the famous. A private tour boat gives you a close up view of some of the most gorgeous homes in the country. This is a great way to see where Sonny and Cher, Lucille Ball, and Lee Majors once lived.

If you’re visiting Fort Lauderdale for its wide range of water sports activities, you can easily rent scuba diving equipment. You can go parasailing, deep sea fishing, snorkeling and kayaking.

Eat out at the Ft. Lauderdale beaches. Enjoy great cafes and restaurants. Or take along a picnic lunch to the South Beach Picnic grounds.

Ft. Lauderdale Beaches great cafes
Ft. Lauderdale Beaches great cafes

Fort Lauderdale culture

Ft Lauderdale also boasts many cultural events.

Enjoy an off Broadway musical at the Broward Performing Arts Center. Check out artists displays from around the world at the Fort Lauderdale Museum of Arts.

If it’s a dinner and show you desire, spend an evening at the Mai Kai Polynesian Dinner Show. Exotic island dancers show off their skills with a Samoan fire knife show and a Hawaiian wedding dance, and enjoy Asian cuisine that will have you going back for more.

Key West day trip

A Key West day trip may be awaiting you with a bus ride to the most beautiful island in the country.

Key West day trip
Key West day trip

You can take a cruise to Key West for the day, check out the renown wave wall and the beach promenade to shop for antiques, art work or designer brand clothing.

Once you arrive, you get to roam around town at your leisure, although you may wish to take a trolley ride or a train ride to the many attractions. Research in advance what you’d like to do. You can easily enjoy multiple days here as well as in Fort Lauderdale.

Top 5 Places To Visit In Florida

Key West
Key West

Visit the Ernest Hemingway House, take a ride on a glass bottom boat or visit Mallory Square where daily festivities take place on the beach.

If you’d rather spend the day on the water, relax on the sunny beaches or go swimming, kayaking or snorkeling.

Vacationing in Fort Lauderdale isn’t just for the well-to-do. It’s affordable for those with a smaller budget too. From large resorts to small cozy inns, Fort Lauderdale welcomes all people.

There are so many wonderful places to visit in Florida. Be sure to check out Orlando, Siesta Key, Miami, and more.

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