Beaches and Waterways
Fort Lauderdale spans some 23 miles along the Atlantic Coast, and is home to 300 miles of inland waterways. So any activity related to sun, surf, fishing, and boating is available. sunny.org.
NSU Art Museum
NSU Art Museum is a premier destination for arts and culture lovers. See the Frank Stella show on view till July 8, 2018. nsuartmuseum.org.
Las Olas Boulevard
Fort Lauderdale’s main shopping avenue is lined with galleries, boutiques and restaurants. A relaxing way to enjoy the afternoon. lasolasboulevard.com.
Jungle Queen
Jungle Queen features 90 minute cruises along Fort Lauderdale’s waterfront estates and super-yachts. They also offer dinner sails and 3-hour cruises that include a visit to a private tropical island. junglequeen.com.
Water Taxi
Water Taxi offers hop-on, hop-off narrated tours that pass by the waterfront mansions and mega yachts of the rich and famous along the waterways of the “Venice of America.” watertaxi.com.
Butterfly World
Butterfly World is considered the world’s largest butterfly and bird park. It is a tropical oasis, home to thousands of colorful butterflies from all over the world. butterflyworld.com.
Flamingo Gardens
Flamingo Gardens is a 60-acre botanical park and wildlife sanctuary where rescued animals are healed and released when possible. They feature Florida’s native birds and mammals including a black bear, bobcats, alligators, and tortoises. flamingogardens.org.
The Galleria Mall
The Galleria at Fort Lauderdale is an upscale enclosed mall with over 100 shops, perfect for all-weather shopping. galleriamall-fl.com.
Sawgrass Mills Outlet Mall
Sawgrass Mills is the largest outlet shopping destination in the nation with over 350 stores. From fashion to electronics this center has everything. simon.com/mall/sawgrass-mills.
Billie Swamp Safari
Billie Swamp Safari is a reserve where you can explore the Everglades and Florida “wilderness.” The park features swamp buggy rides, airboat rides, and wildlife shows. swampsafari.com.
For more information or to plan a trip visit sunny.org.
Here are some hotels and cottages in the area we enjoyed during our visit: B Ocean Resort on Fort Lauderdale’s beach, Margaritaville in Hollywood, the Ft Lauderdale Marriott Pompano Beach Resort and Beach Vacations by the Sea in Pompano Beach.
It’s been years nice I’ve been in Fort Lauderdale but I’ve heard great things about its culinary scene. With Miami being very expensive for younger chefs, they are supposedly taking their talents to Fort Lauderdale. Might have to plan a trip to taste for myself.
We love Floridaa’s East coast. We try to visit once a year and we never run of things to do. The restaurant scene is best in Miami, but there’s plenty more all over.