The Venice Of America: Visiting Fort Lauderdale

One of the most cosmopolitan and vibrant cities in Florida, a trip to Fort Lauderdale can provide excitement for just about any traveler. If you’ve always wanted to make a trip down, here are some suggestions for can’t-miss activities.

Fort Lauderdale is known as the “Venice of America” because of its extensive canal system. These man-made waterways open a large portion of the city up to boating, and water activities are one of the biggest reasons to visit. Fort Lauderdale is one of the major yachting cities in America, and on any given day you can see impressive pleasure boats skimming through the waters. A number of charter services provide boats to fit just about every budget as well.

Spring Break in Fort Lauderdale is a chaotic event – every year, hundreds of thousands of college students flock to the beaches to party. It can be kind of intense if you’re not in that age group, but for young people this is a can’t-miss time. A crackdown on purveyors of alcohol has brought things more under control in recent years.

Visitors to the town flock to the Riverwalk Arts & Entertainment District, where a number of must-see museums and concert halls have located. The Broward Center for the Performing Arts attracts local and national acts, and many hip clubs call the area home.

If you’re looking to escape the hustle and bustle of the city, a short drive to Hugh Taylor Birch State Park will clear your mind – this 180-acre park features camping, nature trails, and more.