| Twenty-three miles north of Miami on the | | | | string of lively bars and restaurants still |
| subtropical Atlantic Coast, Fort Lauderdale | | | | attracts spring breakers and local |
| is a sophisticated resort destination as well | | | | beach-goers alike. |
| as the yachting and cruise capital of the | | | | |
| world. There are numerous options for airfare | | | | Further down Las Olas Blvd. in Downtown, the |
| to Fort Lauderdale with three major airports | | | | entertainment district has experienced a |
| in the area that service the city: Fort | | | | major rebirth, attracting waves of locals and |
| Lauderdale-Hollywood International, Miami | | | | visitors alike. Enjoy an evening at the |
| International, and Palm Beach International. | | | | Broward Center for the Performing arts and |
| | | | then wander by the many new restaurants and |
| Fort Lauderdale is known as the "Venice of | | | | shops lining the boulevard. This area is also |
| America" for its intricate network of canals | | | | home to Fort Lauderdale's museums, including |
| and Florida's deepest port, Port Everglades, | | | | the Museum of Art and the Museum of Discovery |
| which makes this beach city a major hub for | | | | and Science as well as some historical |
| the boating industry. The canals offer a | | | | exhibits covering the Native American and |
| twist to sightseeing, with many water taxis | | | | European settler history of Fort Lauderdale. |
| and aquatic city tours. From the sea you can | | | | Just to the north, Wilton Manors is a very |
| catch a glimpse of Florida's most beautiful | | | | popular gay and lesbian community within Fort |
| waterfront mansions that line the bays and | | | | Lauderdale, packed with lively bars, blaring |
| canals. Also, Fort Lauderdale's proximity to | | | | nightclubs and all inclusive resorts. |
| the Bahamas and Caribbean makes tropical | | | | Whatever your orientation may be, this place |
| cruise travel extraordinarily convenient out | | | | is certainly worth a visit. |
| of Port Everglades. | | | | |
| | | | Get In and Get Out |
| Fort Lauderdale's Fine and Funky Enclaves | | | | |
| | | | Travel to Fort Lauderdale and experience all |
| Travel to Fort Lauderdale is diverse and | | | | of what the southeast Floridian coast has to |
| eclectic due to the city's various districts, | | | | offer. The city is conveniently close to |
| each with its own personality and character. | | | | Miami's South Beach resorts, clubs and |
| The Strip, or Fort Lauderdale Beach, was put | | | | restaurants and just a short drive to the |
| on the map as a Spring Break mecca during the | | | | expansive biodiversity of Florida's |
| 1970s and 80s due to the film Where the Boys | | | | Everglades. Additionally, booking your |
| Are. Elbo Room, the famous spring break bar | | | | airfare to Fort Lauderdale today will get you |
| that was featured in the film, is still | | | | that much closer to a luxurious Bahamas or |
| standing today at the corner of Las Olas | | | | Florida Keys vacation. Treat yourself to a |
| Blvd. and A1A. That intersection may not be | | | | tropical getaway right here in the United |
| as wild today, but its ocean breeze and | | | | States. |