July 2024
Beaches, Art, Shopping and More Await Visitors in Sunny Fort Lauderdale
Summer is in full swing, and if you haven’t made any travel plans, perhaps you want to think about making some for later this year. As you search for places to go, have you thought about Fort Lauderdale?
Fort Lauderdale offers many activities for travelers and is easily reached on nonstop flights from Phoenix via JetBlue and Spirit Airlines.
Here are some trip ideas:
Grab your swimsuit and towel and head to the beach. Fort Lauderdale has 24 miles of sand y beaches. Some options include Deerfield Beach, Hillsboro Beach, Pompano Beach, Fort Lauderdale Beach and more. Visitors can fish, snorkel, relax in the sand and more at the beaches throughout the area.
Did you know that Fort Lauderdale is considered the gateway to the Everglades? Hop on an airboat tour to learn more about the wildlife in the Everglades as well as learn more about the history of the Seminole Indians who live in the Everglades.
Travelers interested in seeing butterflies can visit Coconut Creek which is also known as the Butterfly Capital of the World and home to the largest park, Butterfly World.
Interested in checking out a museum? Fort Lauderdale has you covered. Check out the NSU Art Museum which offers an extensive collection of Latin American Art as well as African art. The Bonnet House Museum and Gardens is also worth a visit. It’s on the National Register of Historic Places and is set in lush gardens. Your visit will provide a unique look at what life was like in Florida in the early 20th century. The Museum of Discovery and Science is also worth a visit. Children will love interactive exhibits and a live animal exhibition. Dania Beach also offers Fort Lauderdale’s first immersive digital art museum.
Of course, while you’re in town, you can enjoy delicious cuisine and great shopping. Las Olas Boulevard offers both. Sawgrass Mills offers outlet mall shopping, and the Riverwalk Fort Lauderdale offers restaurants and entertainment.
For more vacation ideas, visit https://www.visitlauderdale.com/.