Fort Lauderdale Travel Information
The "Venice of America", Fort Lauderdale sits by the ocean, is
hugged by a river , and enervated by numerous canals and waterways
that straight-arrow their way through its body. In addition to
tourism, diverse businesses came to the area creating a healthy
economy. With 23 miles of sandy beaches and over 3000 hours of
sunshine each year, tourism is still what it’s famous for and, for
being a party place. Glass-faced buildings announced by
colorfully illuminated fountains, hundreds of shops and over 3500
restaurants make up the city of Fort Lauderdale. America’s Venice
pulsates with activity day and night. Music fills the air as diners
savor their suppers at outdoor cafes. Joggers trot along the Riverwalk
as water taxis bus passengers to town and a bevy of shoppers dicker at
the largest flea market in south Florida. At the beach, parties roll
out a blanket of fun — the most popular attraction in
town. In addition to museums and historical sights, Fort
Lauderdale offers a splash of activities that are exciting and
unforgettable. Snorkeling is a popular sport here, usually to examine
man-made reefs off shore. Deep sea fishing and diving can be added to
the list. With over 200 types of freshwater fish in the lakes, fishing
here is great. The fact that there are more than 300 miles of
waterways in town makes boating a blast. Non-water sports include
golf, bicycling, rollerblading, and bowling. Watching pro baseball is
also hot here, especially since Fort Lauderdale is spring home to the
Baltimore Orioles and home to the Florida Marlins. Fort
Lauderdale is off I-95 North, about 23 miles outside of
Miami. Hollywood, Florida offers quaint, small-town shops and
boutiques in a European-style setting that is more relaxed than either
Miami or Fort Lauderdale. With seven miles of beachfront, delicious
cuisine, and a wealth of diversity, this pixie of a town is well worth
a visit. Activities are plentiful and adventuresome including diving,
snorkeling, parasailing, surfing, kayaking, air boating, fishing,
biking and hiking. Hollywood is on I-95 between Fort Lauderdale
and Miami.
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