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Fort Lauderdale Directory |
Fort Lauderdale Directory Fort Lauderdale is a wonderful town to exlore, and an ideal city for miniature self-guided tours.Many returning vacationers and business visitors have discovered over the last ten years that the city has invested millions of dollars in rejuvenating both its infrastructure and its image. The previous image of the Fort Lauderdale area was from the days when it was known mainly for playing host to Spring Break mayhem. Fort Lauderdale proper is just minutes from the Fort Lauderdale Airport, which services 12 major airlines from around the world. Many major attractions are just a short walk from the beach, and Port Everglades, the point of entry for hundreds of cruise ships each week, is just a short taxi ride away. Whether you have just a few short hours to spare between flights, or a day or half a day while your cruise ship is docked, or simply want a short break from fun on the beach, brief jaunts are a great way to get to know the wonders, natural and man-made, of the greater Fort Lauderdale area.  Downtown Fort Lauderdale is a fascinating mix of shopping, dining, waterfront parks and cultural attractions. All are along the brick-lined RiverWalk, a gently winding promenade that parallels New River. The district spans around 22 blocks and includes the shopping chic of Las Olas Boulevard. If shopping is your pleasure, you can grab a few hours of your favorite sport at either of two premiere locations in Fort Lauderdale. The Galleria, a classic mall, has three stories of department store chains, specialty shops, food courts, kiosks, and boutiques.If you prefer a unique shopping experience, you will not want to miss the Swap Shop, the largest indoor/outdoor flea market in the country with more than 2000 merchants, as well as carnival rides, farmers markets and a free daily circus. If you would like to see Fort Lauderdale from the vantage point of its most important asset, the water, then be sure to check out the schedules for boat tours along the Intracoastal Waterway and millionaire's row. Dania Beach, just minutes from the airport, is home to a world-renowned antique center, a furniture center noted for its custom-made, innovative designs and the IGFA Fishing Hall of Fame and Museum, which includes seven galleries, living wetlands, a theatre and indoor and outdoor demonstrations. The next time you have a few hours to kill in the greater Fort Lauderdale area, go for it. You will be glad you did. | |