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Top Things to Do in Fort Lauderdale Florida
Fort Lauderdale Florida has been named the “Venice of America” due to its 300 miles of inland waterways. The city is known for its white-sand beaches, palm trees, warm turquoise water, yachts, boutiques, and beachfront bars. Be sure to try Cuban coffee, conch fritters, jerk, rock shrimp, and rum runners while visiting. If you are planning a trip to Fort Lauderdale and looking for the best things to do, see and eat while visiting, you are in the right place. Browse the list of must-see attractions, off-the-beaten-path experiences, outdoor activities, and museums to create your personal Fort Lauderdale bucket list. Then, plan the itinerary for your Fort Lauderdale trip with these top things to do, see, and eat. Enjoy your time out of the office!
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Things to Do in and Around Fort Lauderdale Florida
Cruise past million-dollar homes on a canal cruise
Ride the free Sun Trolley to Las Olas Boulevard and shop until you drop
Stroll down the Lauderdale Beach Promenade
Explore New River on the Riverwalk Water Trolley
Browse the vendors at the Thunderbird Drive-in Swap Shop
Visit Flamingo Gardens
Watch a Jai-Ali match
Spend the last Saturday of the month at the FATVillage Art Walk
Have lunch at the 15th Street Fisheries
Enjoy dinner and a Polynesian show at Mai-Kai Restaurant
Grab a coffee and a selfie at Ann’s Florist and Coffee Bar
Stop at Jaxson’s for ice cream, order the kitchen sink
Taste your way through the Ft Lauderdale Ale Trail
Check out the shoreline and canals from above in a seaplane
Party on a cycle boat or floating tiki bar
Kayak the Venetian Isles and mangroves
Take a surfing lesson
Cruise the Intercoastal Waterway on a pirate ship
Fish for blackfin tuna, kingfish, bonitos, and mackerel off the Dania Beach Pier
Take a sunset sail
Climb the observation tour and learn about mangroves at the Anne Kolb Nature Center
Feel the force of hurricane winds at the Museum of Discovery and Science
Spend a rainy day browsing exhibits at NSU Art Museum
Tour the historic Bonnet House Museum and Gardens
Learn the city’s history at the History of Ft Lauderdale Museum
Tour the Stranahan House Museum, Ft Lauderdale’s oldest surviving structure
Check out the Ft Lauderdale Antique Car Museum
Visit the Fire and Safety Museum
Cycle through Hugh Taylor Birch State Park or hike the Coastal Hammock Trail
Ride through the Everglades in an airboat
Scuba dive a shipwreck
Be sure to check the Ft Lauderdale Florida Board of Tourism for upcoming festivals, special events, and what’s happening during your stay.
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