Fort Lauderdale : What To Do in 1 Week
Fort Lauderdale sometimes called the Venice of America, well-known for the canals that run through the city and being one of the cruise ports that houses the largest number of Cruise Lines in the USA.
Situated near the Everglades swamps, and close to Miami, it is only one mile from the Hollywood / Fort Lauderdale International Airport, which make it the perfect hub to find a hotel, rent a car and visit the whole area.
On this post, we will review the most interesting visits you can do around and take full advantage of the mobility you get with a car.
A Walk to Hollywood
A 2 miles (3.22 km) walk from the beach where you will find more than 50 restaurants for all tastes, more than 30 shops, parks, hotels, bars… in between all this offer, we recommend a stop in the recent Margaritaville, very popular right now!
With nice ocean views and a top class boardwalk in between Hollywood and Fort Lauderdale, it’s the ideal point to get a hint of what is expecting you in the area.
It’s time to get tan!
About beaches, we got ariety and quantity. In Fort Lauderdale the possibilities are unlimited to enjoy the beach and the ocean. Deerfield Beach, for example, is ideal for families as the waters are crystal clear and the sand is perfect for building sandcastles. It is also a boat racing, motorcycle and jet ski free area, and alcohol it’s controlled.
Those who want cocktails, shopping and water sports in large proportions, the beach is Fort Lauderdale Beach, while Lauderdale-By-The-Sea is a village where ice cream owners call all their customers by name and main street It becomes the live concert stage every Friday. This is where divers and swimmers can come into contact with the coral reefs that abound in these warm waters.
Away from the hustle but a few meters from John U. Lloyd State Park is Dania Beach, one of the least crowded and where many come to watch their sunset. Here there is a fishing pier, so it is not surprising that the best seafood is served in its restaurants It is a favorite of swimmers and kayak lovers.
Shopping at Fort Lauderdale is a delight!
The largest mall in the United States with more than 350 designer stores and world-renowned brands at store prices is Sawgrass Mills, your best option for shopping in a traditional way.
The flea market of Swap shop is open every day of the week and is a perfect place to shop and have fun as it has many options for entertainment such as video games, roller coasters, or one of the most extensive drive-ins in the world. For this reason, Swap Shop is considered the second most important attraction in the United States.
Museum House Bonnet
This historic property was built in the 1920s by millionaire Hugh Taylor Birch and presented his daughter as a wedding gift.
This place is a green paradise of 14 hectares, where you will find several natural areas such as swamps, the beach and the forest.
In addition, you will be able to delight in the stories of romance that it keeps inside and the spaces built for the women who gave this place a reason to be, such as the orchid greenhouse, a music room with a spectacular 1853 Steinway piano and an Art gallery with works by Pablo Picasso, Gauguin, Matisse and Seurat.
Gulfstream park
A day in Gulfstream Park in the near city of Hallandale Beach a few kilometers to the south will fill you with unspeakable experiences, in one place you will find from the world’s largest equestrian sculpture, a huge winged horse fighting dragons that adorns the park, to restaurants, shops, bars, Las Vegas-style casino and the popular horse races.
Flamingo Gardens
An animal conservation park with beautiful gardens will be the perfect place for lovers of exotic animals and plants. There you can meet “Josh The Bear”, one of the most popular creatures in the park as well as the beautiful flamingos so typical of South Florida.
Flamingo Gardens is a classic among visitors of all ages and hosts more than 83 native species, including alligators, lynx, panthers and, of course, flamingos.
Downtown Fort Lauderdale
Do you like art, good food, and cocktails? This area of the city will meet your expectations. The Fort Laudedale Museum of Art offers a variety of exhibits worth visiting, located right there in the Heart of Downtown, as well as bars, restaurants and nightclubs to spend a relaxed or hectic night, you decide in Fort Lauderdale !
Everglades National Park
Taking full advantage of the rented car in Fort Lauderdale will be a day though the Everglades National Park. Air-powered boat ride, encounter wild animals from the Florida swamps, learn about the culture of the Native American Seminoles tribe, and more is what you’ll find in this famous park.
Eager to continue your trip in Florida? Check this guides to Orlando and Miami we wrote recently and become an expert in the sunny state!
