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6 Must-Do Adventures When Visiting Fort Lauderdale

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Fort Lauderdale is known for its amazing beaches, miles of waterways, vibrant art scene, great shopping, and more! The area truly has activities that everyone will love. To plan the perfect vacation, you just need to look at what some of the best activities are. Here is a list of 7 cool things you can do while visiting Fort Lauderdale.

Shopping on Las Olas Blvd

Las Olas Blvd is known for its trendy boutiques, shops with one-of-a-kind goods, art galleries, busy nightclubs, and amazing restaurants. Not only is there a ton of shops to choose from, but the street itself is also amazing to look at. The architecture bears a heavy Mediterranean influence, and there are lovely landscaped areas that make this area easy to explore and enjoy. Be on the lookout for the various events and festivals that regularly take place on Las Olas Blvd as well!

Go to the Beach

No trip to Fort Lauderdale would be complete without a trip to the amazing beaches. 23 miles of beach are available to sunbath, swim, and explore. In addition, activities like snorkeling, diving, and water skiing are available.

The beach park is great if you are looking for more sports activities or have children. There are easily accessible showers and restrooms and a picnic area. There is also a playground, volleyball court, and a place to play basketball.

Everglades Holiday Park

At the Everglades Holiday Park, you can catch an exciting alligator show or ride an airboat through the famous glades. You can learn about the animals that call the Everglades home and the conservation efforts taking place in the area.

Catch a Show at Broward Center for the Performing Arts

The Broward Center for the Performing Arts is a great place to catch a play, ballet, opera, musical, concert, and more. Over 700 events, from ballet to opera and everything in between, are presented here each year.

Bonnet House Museum and Gardens

Once called the Bartlett Estate, this plantation style home is now a period museum that showcases the history of Fort Lauderdale. In addition to the art and historical artifacts inside the museum, there are gardens you can explore on the grounds.

Party Boat Adventures

Fort Lauderdale has miles of waterways to explore. Taking a party boat is a fun, adventurous way to explore these waterways. You and your family and friends can enjoy food and beverages while cruising the waterways. Take a daytime cruise for sightseeing and swimming or an evening cruise to watch the gorgeous sunset from the boat.

Fort Lauderdale is a great destination and has so much to offer. If you are interested in booking a party boat adventure, contact Staying Afloat and learn about the services they have to offer at 708-986-1926.