By Jodi Mailander Farrell With 23 miles of pedestrian-friendly beachfronts, an emerging urban farming movement and public transportation via water taxi, Fort Lauderdale has gone green while retaining its unique sunny self…
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By Jodi Mailander Farrell Once an iconic Spring Break city, Fort Lauderdale has left behind its “Where the Boys Are” past to become “Where the Families Are.” Sun-drenched debauchery has been replaced with child-friendly waterside restaurants, resorts that cater to kids, and family-centric…
Read MoreBy Steve Winston How’s a visitor to know where to begin exploring the multifaceted tropical metropolis of Fort Lauderdale? We’ve compiled a list of what to do in Fort Lauderdale to get you started. RESTAURANTS Lester’s Diner – A true Fort Lauderdale landmark, this ‘50s diner has been serving…
Read MoreBy Tim Leffel It’s a common lament from foreign travelers—especially Europeans—that it’s difficult to get around in most U.S. cities without your own car. In our automobile-centric country, there often aren’t many easy options for getting from A to B on public transportation. There are plenty of…
Read MoreBY DALIA COLÓN, SPARK The Museum of Discovery and Science in Fort Lauderdale is a great way to make memories with your kids that you'll carry for the rest of your lives. This museum attracts more visitors than any in the state, and a special hands-on exhibit area is designed with seven-year-olds…
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Many of Fort Lauderdale's major attractions and amenities are within walking distance of each other. By Dalia Colon Footloose and Car-Free Between its waterways, beach walks, public transportation and totally pleasant pedestrian promenades, Fort Lauderdale makes driving practically obsolete. Big…
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Find more information about Florida’s accessibility here. By Julie Landry Laviolette Families traveling to Fort Lauderdale with a child on the autism spectrum or with special needs can find plenty to see and do. If your child needs a sensory-friendly attraction, a quiet break or a patient…
Read MoreBy Steve Winston For more than 75 years, the mysterious disappearance of Bermuda Triangle Flight 19 has puzzled historians, researchers and curious visitors drawn to one of Florida’s most enduring unsolved mysteries. The Disappearance of Flight 19 On Dec. 5, 1945, four months after the end of…
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