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Located 23 miles of Miami, Fort Lauderdale sits on the Atlantic Coast. It features waterways and canals similar that of Venice City. For the most part of the area, residential resorts littered in this marvelous city, so choosing a place to stay will not be a problem. Named after a Major William Lauderdale, the city has grown its own reputation of being a well-known tourist destination.
Situated on the southeastern coast of Florida city, Fort
Lauderdale features beautiful scenic beaches and boating canals. The main
boardwalk stretches along highway A1A. The oceanfront lined with prestigious
outdoor bars, boutiques, restaurants and world-class hotels. People who come
here often visited these places in Fort Lauderdale.
Fort Lauderdale Beach
Once a famous spring break destination, Fort Lauderdale sits
at the very center of the tourist area in the place. Several years ago,
hundreds of college students literally flock the beach and party day and night
during spring breaks. Today, the area has a more relax and cozy vibe but still
offers some entertainment on its sandy beach. Pedestrian walks and a number of
restaurants, hotels, and shops line the beachfront. Visitors can also find
cheaper and smaller hotels in the area. Still a popular destination, the real
action begins during spring break, where the beach literally sprang to life.
Bonnet House
Location: Address: 900 North Birch Road
The estate has 36 acres of land and once serves as a winter
vacation house for the Birch and Bartlett family. Frederic Clay Bartlett
designed and built the house in the 1920s. The local government listed the
place as a National Register of Historic Places and considered it as a
Lauderdale important landmark. The Bonnet House Museum & Gardens is a
mixture of history, architecture, and art. Various collections of art and
personal trinkets are displayed for public viewing. All these years, the Bonnet
House was preserved to have the Old South Florida architecture. It reflects the
creative lifestyle of early settlers and preserved its uniqueness.
Hugh Taylor Birch State Park
Location: Address: 3109 East Sunrise Boulevard
The park offers a great escape from the bustling noise of
the beachfront crowd. With fresh lagoons, cycling paths, canoe rental shops and
trails it hard not to love the place. Hugh Taylor gave the park to the
residents of Florida to encourage nature lovers.
Antique Car Museum
Location: Address: 1527 Packard Avenue
Antique Car Museum began collecting some unique pieces in
the 1940s. Arthur Stone, the founder of Antique Car Museum and a one-time CEO
of Buning the Florist Inc has a strong passion for Packard automobiles. Stone
and his wife, Shirley embarked on a mission to make the car museum as authentic
as it can be. It focuses on the history and progression of Packard Motor
Company. Some of the collection made to look like a Packard showroom back in
the days, which include pre-war Packard vehicles. The museum also has other
memorabilia and gallery devoted to the late US President Franklin D. Roosevelt.
Museum of Art
Location: One East Los Olas Boulevard
The museum features exhibits of famous artists around the
world and provides educational programming. Spotting the museum is easy, as the
façade has a peculiar look, three-story building. It has some of the
wide-ranging collection in the area.
Looking for the best memento from your Fort Lauderdale trip? Carved Lake Art makes beautifully made 3-D Nautical Wood Charts. Crafted from Baltic birch and highlighted in a gorgeous aqua wash, it's a nautical chart that's also a standout piece of contemporary art.
