In addition to 23 miles of beautiful wide beaches, Fort Lauderdale, known as the Venice of America, has more than 300 miles of navigable waterways. Guests can easily get on the water by renting a boat or by hailing a moderately priced water taxi. Fort Lauderdale offers the perfect combination of outdoor recreation, nightlife, unique
attractions, shopping, and coastal charm. The staff at Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort is dedicated to assisting you with vacation activities. The resort's concierge is available to help with reservations and tickets - see the resort's Web site page. Here are just a few ideas for an exciting vacation:
Golf - The tropical climate of sunny Southeast Florida and the Treasure Coast allows for year round golf at affordable prices. With its lush landscape scattered with numerous natural wetlands, preserves, lakes and ponds, this area can always be counted on to deliver a satisfying experience.
Fishing - Fort Lauderdale is known as one of the top deep sea sport fishing destinations in the world. Fort Lauderdale, Palm Beach and Miami are home to a wide variety of beautiful big game species. Fish for sailfish,
swordfish,
mahi mahi,
sharks,
wahoo,
snapper, grouper, barracuda
and much more.The International Game Fish Association World Fishing Center is an angler's paradise. One of the highlights of this museum, library, and park is the virtual-reality fishing simulator that allows visitors to actually reel in their own computer-generated catch.
Scuba Diving - Explore a shipwreck like the Mercedes I, a 197-foot freighter that was sunk off Pompano Beach. The artificial reef, filled with colorful sponges, spiny lobsters, and barracudas, is 97 feet below the surface. Dozens of reputable dive shops line the beach.
Boating - Often called the "yachting capital of the world," Fort Lauderdale provides ample opportunity for visitors to get out on the water, either along the Intercoastal Waterway or on the open ocean. Experience a variety of craft, including jet skis, WaveRunners, catamarans, sailboats, and ocean kayaks.

Nature - Hugh Taylor Birch State Park
is an oasis of tropical hammocks. Preserved are four distinct natural communities, nestled between the Atlantic Ocean and the Intercoastal Waterway. Rent a canoe and paddle along a mile-long freshwater lagoon or fish from the seawall. Nature lovers can hike along two short trails and learn about local plants and wildlife while bicyclists and skaters glide along the paved park road. Picnic areas overlook the channel.
Spectator Sports - Baseball fans can get their fix at the Fort Lauderdale Stadium where the Baltimore Orioles play spring-training exhibition games starting in early March. During the season, the Florida Marlins play at Dolphin Stadium.
Pompano Park Racing has parimutuel harness racing from October to early August.
In the sport of ice hockey, the young Florida Panthers play at the BankAtlantic Center.
Nightlife - When the sun sets over the everglades, Fort Lauderdale comes alive with outdoor cafes, jazz clubs, comedy spots, casino glitter, and multifaceted entertainment venues for everything from Broadway style productions to jai-alai.
Riverwalk is the downtown Fort Lauderdale center for arts, entertainment, events, shopping and dining. |