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Creatures from the deep, and the shallow, abound in this kid-friendly beach town.
If your kids go gaga for 'gators, crazy for creepy-crawlies, or silly for swamp things, introduce them to Fort Lauderdale, where friendly creatures from the swamp and educational attractions will really light up their eyes.
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Miles of lagoons and waterways make Greater Fort
Lauderdale one of the most popular areas on Florida’s Gold Coast. Getting around
Greater Fort Lauderdale is half the fun: One of the city's main thoroughfares is
the New River, where you can hop on a water taxi and take in the sights. This
South Florida city, known as the “Venice of America,” has 300 miles of navigable
waterways, has a reputation for gracious living and is one of the country's
largest yachting centers. Restaurants and bars overlook the canals, and several
of the city's special events, including a Winterfest Boat Parade that draws
local, national and international celebrities, revolve around boating and the
water. Major redevelopment in the 1990s left Fort Lauderdale with an abundance
of excellent museums, art galleries, restaurants, hotels, and sidewalk cafes.
An elegant beachfront promenade attracts upscale
vacationers from all over the world. Once known strictly as a tourism-based
economy, Greater Fort Lauderdale now supports a diverse range of industries,
including marine, manufacturing, finance, insurance, real estate, high
technology, avionics/aerospace, film and television production. Incorporated on
March 27, 1911, the City of Fort Lauderdale is situated on the southeast coast
of Florida, centrally located between Miami and Palm Beach. Encompassing more
than 33 square miles with a population of nearly 167,000, Fort Lauderdale is the
largest of Broward County's 31 municipalities and the seventh largest city in
Florida. It is strategically located along a stretch of Blue Wave beach.
Several nearby coastal communities make up
Greater Fort Lauderdale. To the north are Pompano Beach (where sportfishing is a
favored pastime), Lauderdale-by-the-Sea (a small seaside oasis) and Deerfield
Beach (virtually untouched by beach erosion). To the south are Port Everglades
(the country's second-busiest port, frequented by five star cruise lines), Dania
Beach (known for its antiques), Hallandale Beach (a seaside community formerly
home to retirees but now popular with younger folks, as well) and Hollywood (its
Broadwalk parallels the ocean). Las Olas Boulevard, which follows the New River
as it flows toward the Atlantic Ocean, is Fort Lauderdale's upscale shopping and
dining district. If you are a history buff, the restored Victorian home of city
founder Frank Stranahan, now a museum, can easily be included in a boulevard
stroll.
The picturesque Riverwalk serves as the
cornerstone of the City's arts, science, cultural and historic district. At the
far west end of the boulevard is Las Olas Riverfront, an entertainment and
retail complex. Getting around Greater Fort Lauderdale is part of the
sightseeing experience: the water taxi takes passengers between hotels,
restaurants, theaters and nightclubs. At night, the twinkling lights along the
canals make the ride quite romantic.
The NHL's Florida Panthers play at the
BankAtlantic Center in nearby Sunrise. In spring, South Florida is a mecca for
baseball teams: Fort Lauderdale hosts the Baltimore Orioles. South Florida is
home to the NFL's Miami Dolphins, MLB's Florida Marlins and the NBA's Miami
Heat.
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Bargain shoppers will enjoy Pompano Beach's
Festival Flea Market Mall which houses more than 800 vendors, an arcade and a
farmers market, and the Swap Shop, the state's largest indoor/outdoor flea
market. Sawgrass Mills is a vast, totally enclosed, climate controlled shopping
city. This super sized outlet mall is so large that it is marked off inside with
street signs. Some of the less traditional shopping areas, frequented mostly by
locals, are of great interest to the visiting treasure hunter. Antique buffs may
want to head to Dania Beach's Antique Row with its dozens of shops within a few
blocks along US 1 Federal Highway.
Greater Fort Lauderdale retains a fun-loving,
beach chic atmosphere. It also offers activities ranging from contemporary art
exhibits to the exotic Everglades, where wild beauty makes up almost two-thirds
of the destination’s total area.
At the heart of the city's cultural life is the
Broward Center for the Performing Arts, which hosts operas, ballets, theater
productions, symphony concerts and other performances by both local and touring
companies. Greater Fort Lauderdale offers an outstanding quality of life,
highlighted by a semi-tropical climate, rich natural beauty and array of
cultural and entertainment amenities.
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