Travel and Explore Fort Lauderdale, FL!

Fort Lauderdale, FL The resort city of Fort Lauderdale lies about 25 miles north of Miami. Nearby Lauderdale-by-the-Sea proudly features the only living coral reefs in the U.S. accessible from shore. Noted for its beautiful homes and boating activities, Fort Lauderdale has long been noted as a vacation and visitor destination. Fort Lauderdale events include: Sistrunk Historical Festival, Florida Marlins baseball, Cajun/Zydeco Crawfish Festival, Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival, and the Riverwalk Blues Fest.  Bonnet House  900 N. Birch Rd.  Fort Lauderdale  Florida  (954) 563-5393  A 35-acre beachfront estate that was the home of Frederic and Evelyn Bartlett.  Fort Lauderdale Historical Museum  219 S.W. 2nd Ave.  Fort Lauderdale  Florida  (954) 463-4431  The museum has local artifacts from the Seminole Wars period and a large photograph collection.  International Swimming Hall of Fame  North of Bahia-Mar Yacht Basin  Fort Lauderdale  Florida  (954)462-6536 or 468-1580  The hall highlights notable swimmers of their achievements.  Jungle Queen Sightseeing Cruise  Bahia Mar Yachting Center, SR A1A  Fort Lauderdale  Florida  (954) 462-5596  The cruise liner offers various cruises around the Fort Lauderdale area.  Lolly the Trolley  Galleria Mall and Holiday Inn, Sunrise Blvd. and SR A1A  Fort Lauderdale  Florida  (954) 429-3100  The tour gives you a 90-minute tour of historic Fort Lauderdale.  Museum of Art  One E. Las Olas Blvd.  Fort Lauderdale  Florida  (954)525-5500 or 763-6464  The art museum has 19th and 20th-century art by various artists such as Pablo Picasso or Salvador Dali.  Museum of Discovery and Science and Blockbuster IMAX 3D Theater  401 S.W. 2nd St.  Fort Lauderdale  Florida  (954)467-6637 or 463-4629  The center has seven interactive exhibits and 300-seat Blockbuster IMAX 3D Theater.  Port Everglades  Located on Eisenhower  Fort Lauderdale  Florida  (954) 523-3404  Area where Carribean-bound luxury liners and freighters dock.  Riverwalk  downtown, along the New River  Fort Lauderdale  Florida  (954) 468-1533  Riverwalk is a promenade along New River.  Sawgrass Recreation Park  5400 US 27N  Fort Lauderdale  Florida  (954)389-0202 or (800)457-0788  A tour through the Everglades featuring an environmental and historical narration.  Stranahan House  Las Olas Blvd and S.E. 6th Ave.)  Fort Lauderdale  Florida  (954) 524-4736  Free tours to this 1901 historical home.  War Memorial Auditorium  800 N.E. 8th St., Holiday Park  Fort Lauderdale  Florida  (954) 761-5381  The auditorium seats 2,100 people and shows various events.