How to Get Around Fort Lauderdale -- Without a Car

By 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…

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Tour Greater Fort Lauderdale via the Intracoastal in a Water Taxi

By Terry Ward Oh, how much fun would it be if all cities had a Water Taxi like Fort Lauderdale! What better way is there to get to know a beautiful Florida place than by boat? When in Fort Lauderdale, leave your car at the hotel, and take a water taxi into the Intracoastal and New River instead…

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Quiet Getaways In and Around Downtown Fort Lauderdale

By Philip Ward Fort Lauderdale loves tourists. And tourists – millions every year – apparently love the area. Dining? It's here. Shopping? In abundance. Fishing and boating? Another moniker for this city – with hundreds of miles of inland waterways in addition to the Atlantic Ocean – is the…

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Wildlife Viewing and Local Dining: A Perfect Day in Broward County

JD Andrews I was very excited when VISIT FLORIDA asked me to share the beauty of the Sunshine State -- from my own back yard. So I put together what “My Perfect Day in the Greater Fort Lauderdale area” would be. I started, early, on Hollywood Beach. Anyone can enjoy a sunset but you have to work…

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Shooters Waterfront in Fort Lauderdale -- by Boat

By Kara Franker If you're looking for a great hotspot on the water in Fort Lauderdale, Shooters Waterfront offers spectacular views, a brand-new menu and a major redesign. With plenty of parking for boats, the restaurant has a new boat dock, plus three indoor and outdoor bars and a waterside…

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Fun for Kids in Florida: Museum of Discovery in Fort Lauderdale

BY 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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A Walking Tour of Fort Lauderdale Attractions and Culture

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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4 Art and History Tours in Fort Lauderdale

By Kara Franker Want to see some art while you're in Fort Lauderdale? Here are three tours you'll enjoy... FAT Village Art Walk Enjoy an evening of great art, live music and much more as you explore this unique neighborhood of shops, cafes and galleries. This former downtown warehouse village…

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