Fort Lauderdale
A city by the beach that is calm and has culture and rivers.
The Greater Fort Lauderdale area attracts tourists from all over the world who want to enjoy its relaxed but classy beach culture and stunning scenery. You’ll see blue skies, palm trees moving, and happy people everywhere you go in Florida, from the beaches to the Everglades.
Outdoor Things
If you’re looking for beaches, this area has the best. It has 37 kilometers of golden shores that span eight beach towns, each with its own unique vibe. There’s a beach for every mood in Fort Lauderdale, from the family-friendly Deerfield Beach with its cove-like shape to the fishing hotspots of Pompano Beach and the retro-cool Hollywood Beach. Lauderdale-by-the-Sea has the feel of a seaside town, and Fort Lauderdale has a more urban vibe.
When you ride along the famous “River of Grass” in the Everglades, keep an eye out for alligators. Butterfly World has the biggest butterfly garden and hummingbird habitat in the world. You can see hatchlings running out to sea when you go on a guided walk at night. You can get around by taking the Water Taxi, which has lines in New River, Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood, and Whistle Stop. Jungle Queen and Riverfront Cruises are two viewing tours that add to the water fun and the area’s many canals.
Having fun, eating, and shopping
You can go to Gulfstream Park, which is home to the famous Pegasus Cup and a lot of places to shop and eat. The Broward Center for the Performing Arts is one of the most popular theaters in the world. You can see a Broadway show there, or you can go to Pompano Beach Amphitheater for a concert outside. With over 7,000 pieces, the NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale has a collection that changes all the time. Check out the Downtown Hollywood Mural Project to get more creative ideas from people in the area. Fans of sports can also enjoy a cricket match at Central Broward Regional Park & Stadium, which has the only IAC standard cricket field in the United States. At the BB&T Center in Sunrise, the Florida Panthers professional hockey team will be skating.
The best food comes from farms and the sea to your table. Seafood is caught that same day and cooked with a Florida flair. You can choose from more than twenty “dock and dine” choices and five-star restaurants. It’s easy to find stylish clothes in this place. Sawgrass Mills is the world’s largest designer outlet mall. Next, go to Prada, Kate Spade, Bloomingdale’s Outlet, and Saks Off 5th, all of which are high-end shops. Then, drive or take a Water Taxi to the Galleria Mall to find your favorite high-end stores.
Walk along Las Olas Boulevard and check out the cool shops. Then, enjoy the evening at Seminole Hard Rock Casino or the Underground Lauderdale scene, where live music, art, and film all come together.