Fort Lauderdale Vacation & Tourism Guide
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Miles of Lagoons and waterways make Fort Lauderdale one of the most popular areas on Floridas Gold Coast. The city offers an outstanding quality of life, highlighted by a semi-tropical climate, rich natural beauty and array of cultural, entertainment and educational amenities. Embraced by the Atlantic Ocean, New River and a myriad of scenic inland waterways, Fort Lauderdale truly lives up to its designation as the "Venice of America."
Great Recommendations from Real Travelers
1. The Ritz-Carlton, Fort Lauderdale
Real Traveler Rating: 4.7 out of 5 based on 46 reviews from 4 sources
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" A very cool area and great place to spend some fun time." — source Travelocity
" The hotel is beautiful." — source Expedia
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1. Bonnet House
... the premier historical homes in South Florida, a stunning testament to an elegant and romantic era Art collections include a juried art exhibition of local ... more
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2. Stranahan House
topics: historic homes. more
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3. Broward Center For The Performing Arts
Located in downtown Fort Lauderdale, this venue hosts a wide variety of events, including the ... more
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4. Jungle Queen Riverboat
... dinner. Cruise the Tropical Isle on the New River for an âall you wishâ to eat dinner followed by a hilarious variety ... more
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5. Museum of Art
topics: American art. more
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6. Bahia Cabana
Located on Fort Lauderdale's famous South Beach, the Days Inn overlooks Bahia Mar Marina and offers free boat dockage plus water taxi docking. Deep-sea charter and fishing boats are available from the hotel's dock, and Jungle Q... more
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7. Museum of Discovery and Science
... discovery exploring over 200 fascinating interactive exhibits at the Museum of Discovery and Science See sharks and the largest living Atlantic coral reef in captivity, hang out with bats, be charmed by a 12- foot snake, pl... more
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8. Club Atlantis
One of the city's busiest nightclubs, it occupies 70,000 square feet of beachfront property. Unlike many Miami Beach ... more
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9. Sunday Jazz Brunch
... 6, 2011 Esplanade - Jimmy Cavallo Quintet C. Hoffmann Gazebo - South Grove Peck Courtyard - Gold Coast Jazz Society Band Las Olas Riverfront - TBD Bookings To inquire about performing at Jazz Brunch, please contact: Suntrus... more
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10. Hugh Taylor Birch Rec. Area
... greenery in the middle of urban Ft. Lauderdale, the park contains several distinct native biological communities, including the last significant remnant of a maritime hammock (tropical hardwood forest) in Broward County. Ex... more
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1. Mark's Las Olas
... Short :Just because it's ultra-upscale doesn't mean Mark's has lost its sense of humor. Its youthful, whimsical interior delights with Dr. Suess flourishes. The clientele embraces all fashion forms, from tourists in T-shirt... more
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2. Shula's On the Beach
... chain serves pan-seared sea bass, lobster bisque, crab cakes and lobster along with the usual Certified Angus steaks. User Reviews for Shula's On the Beach Not a bad restaurant for the location 03/29/2007 Posted by donut44... more
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3. Samba Room
This Latin bistro echoes of the 1960s when it comes to the decor and the overall ... more
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4. 3030 Ocean
... bistro overlooking the Atlantic is located at the Marriott's Harbor Beach Resort & Spa in Fort Lauderdale. Passion, creativity and attention to detail define the wide variety of selections served up in the spacious yet cozy... more
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5. Timpano Chophouse and Martini Bar - Ft. Lauderdale
... classic restaurants and clubs of Chicago and New York, Timpano Italian Chophouse revives the big city dining experience with big flavor steaks, chops and pasta matched by full-bodied red wines and sophisticated setting whil... more
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6. Himmarshee Bar and Grill Side Bar
This is a popular local spot, both for drinks and for dinner. The menu was painstakingly designed to ... more
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7. Bimini Boatyard
... Boatyard caters to those who live the good life, with a light and airy feeling that recalls the Caribbean. The grill cooks up California cuisine with an island twist. The Bimini bread, oatmeal and molasses yeast with honey... more
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8. Sublime
... concept in vegetarian dining. The menu is completely cholesterol-free and the full-service bar offers organic wines and spirits. Guests dine in an atmosphere of water walls, Italian glass tile, skylights, and an open-hearth... more
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9. Mai-Kai
A Fort Lauderdale landmark, the Mai-Kai restaurant offers great food and authentic Polynesian entertainment. Its thatched ... more
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10. 15th Street Fisheries
... Dining Landmark and Marina For nearly thirty years, 15th Street Fisheries has enjoyed legendary status for great seafood served fresh above the docks at Lauderdale Marina. Through all of the years, the 15th Street Fisheries... more
Top Rated Fort Lauderdale Trips
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Cape Canaveral, Florida to Fort Lauderdale, Florida | Dec 29 08'
""NASA explores for answers that power our future"."
Tuesday, December 30, 2008Another day at the Space Centre. Tour was at 10am.. finished about 3pm and they showed us the launch pads lined up... Continue reading »
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A Month in Southern Florida | Dec 02 08'
12/3/2008 Drove to Ft. Lauderdale today and checked into Paradise Island RV Park where we will stay for a month. I headed t... Continue reading »
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Boarding the Zuiderdam | Mar 19 09'
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We boarded the Zuiderdam on 3/19/09 with no delays. It was a beautiful sunny day and the line to board was anxious to move on. We were able t... Continue reading »
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The trip begins | Mar 15 09'
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Flew into Fort Lauderdale on a beautiful Sunday. Dad and June picked us up from the airport without any hiccups. During the 4 days we spend... Continue reading »
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Decompression Ft Lauderdale Style | Sep 12 08'
It didn't hit me until we were on the flight to Ft Lauderdale: we had actually packed up a suitcase, handed off our house keys and kitties and hav... Continue reading »
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