What to see in fort lauderdale florida
Top 10 Things To Do in Fort Lauderdale and Miami
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Fort Lauderdale and Miami in South
Florida both contained fantastic beaches
a variety of hotels and resorts and
unique tourist attractions as well as
top-notch dining nightlife and shopping
so which one should you choose to visit
the answer is both there are only 30
minutes apart drive time so no matter
which city you choose for accommodations
you can expand your vacation with tours
and adventures that encompass both
destinations to help you we've compiled
a top 10 list of things to do all of
which are sure to please
number one day cruise to the Bahamas
Fort Lauderdale and Miami both have
major seaports so there are plenty of
cruises to choose from one of which is
an affordable day cruise to the Bahamas
with destination choices of Bimini
Freeport or Grand Bahamas and tickets
under $100 u.s. this is the perfect side
trip with a chance to spend the day in
the beautiful Caribbean depending on the
cruise provider you choose vessels range
from small ships 2,000 passenger ferries
complete with onboard casinos and
lounges after a cruise time of
approximately 2 to 3 hours
passengers can explore the local
marketplace head to the beach take an
e-coat or scuba dive or take a short
boat ride to big major K to swim with
the pigs you might even want to inquire
about one and two night packages that
allow you to extend your stay in the
Bahamas number 2 jungle island jungle
island is a beautiful landscape
Zoological Park located between downtown
Miami and South Beach and it is sure to
keep you happily busy if you love
animals birds and gorgeous scenery
formerly called parrot jungle the park
is home to some of the world's most
exotic animals visitors can enjoy
educational and entertaining animal
shows and exhibits while strolling
through a rainforest atmosphere there's
also an option to participate in
hands-on animal encounters or go on a
guided behind-the-scenes tour Jungle
Island also features a unique floating
water park for the kids
number three airboat tours of the
Everglades
whether you're staying in Fort
Lauderdale or Miami there are plenty of
outlets offering this experience a quick
Google search will turn up everything
from private charters to traditional for
passenger airboats to multi passenger
vessels with a covered seating area to
protect tourists from the Sun most of
these tours offer hour-long rides
through the lush Everglade canals so
passengers can observe the wildlife
including manatees a wide variety of
birds snakes and plenty of alligators
these adventures are exciting and
educational and tend to be reasonably
priced number four dine at the mic hi if
you're looking for a unique dining
experience
check out the mic I located in Fort
Lauderdale this is a Polynesian themed
restaurant that opened in 1956 and now
holds a spot on the National Register of
Historic Places over the years the
restaurant has grown to include eight
dining areas the Molokai bar a nightly
Polynesian revue dinner show of Island
dancers and fire eaters and a walking
path through vibrant tropical gardens
waterfalls tiki artifacts and secluded
outdoor dining areas there is also a
gift shop with plenty of unique gifts to
take home for a dining experience you'll
never forget
make sure the mic height is on your
to-do list number five South Beach the
South Beach region of Miami is famous
for its pastel Art Deco architecture
over the years it has become a popular
backdrop for videos movies and TV shows
and was a pop culture phenomenon in the
late 80s inspiring fashion and lifestyle
this hot spot features a mix of
boutiques galleries and hotels it's also
an influential culinary destination with
plenty of outdoor patios lining the
streets at night the pastel is replaced
with neon lights and South Beach comes
alive in fact the nightlife here is so
outstanding the area is known as a
celebrity magnet day or night South
Beach is a must-see
number six jungle queen the jungle queen
cruz is one of Fort Lauderdale's
longest-running and most loved tourist
attractions allowing visitors to travel
the area's waterways on an old-fashioned
riverboat the cruise is approximately
four hours long with a stopover at the
Jungle Queen Indian village where
visitors can enjoy a barbecue and shrimp
dinner in a tropical island atmosphere
of plants birds and wildlife including
alligators jungle queen offers four
different cruise packages with day and
evening excursions that vary in price if
you're hoping the same a few dollars a
simple Google search will help you find
Groupon discounts and printable coupons
number seven
flamingo Gardens Florida is known for
having one of the most beautiful
landscapes in the United States not to
mention one of the only tropical
backdrops flamingo Gardens in Fort
Lauderdale is a prime spot to experience
such an atmosphere this is an offer
Proffitt Botanical Garden and Everglade
Wildlife Sanctuary with over 3,000
species of flowers and plants on display
making it a picture takers paradise also
on the premises is a vast number of
birds alligators otters and other
animals found injured in the Everglades
and unable to return to the wild as a
result over 90 types of animals that are
native to Florida can be found here the
park is open daily from 9:30 a.m. to
5:00 p.m.
number 8 hop on hop off bus if you want
to bundle several attractions together
consider the Miami hop on hop off bus
it's one of the best all-inclusive tours
you will find complete the journey in
three loops the beach loop with
incredible views of the Miami skyline
the city loop in the high-rise business
district and the Miami Seaquarium loop
from downtown Miami to Key Biscayne
select the two-day pass then board at
any of the 13 stops and get to know the
city with live onboard commentary from
the tour conductor number 9 deep-sea
fishing fishing and lakes and streams is
vastly different to fishing in the ocean
where the catch can include shark Marlin
tuna and swordfish and the battle to
haul them out of the water can last for
hours luckily there is no shortage of
deep-sea fishing charters when it comes
to Fort Lauderdale and Miami so you're
sure to find a company that fits your
budget private charters and group
expeditions offer full-day half-day and
3/4 day options with the choice of a
trophy fish or a catch-and-release
experience deep sea fishing can be
expensive so be sure to research all
tour operators and prices before you
commit to just one number 10 boat
cruises many tourist attractions in Fort
Lauderdale and Miami come in the form of
boat tours although we've already
discussed airboats and the Jungle Queen
there are plenty more options Fort
Lauderdale offers the Las Olas river
cruise and food tour as well as a
family-friendly pirate ship excursion
plus there is canal sightseeing party
boats sunset tours and hop-on hop-off
water taxis that operate like cabs in
miami yacht cruises include Biscayne Bay
with views of star Island and
Millionaire's Row which give tourists an
up-close look at the numerous celebrity
homes that dot the shoreline the Miami
duck tour serves up an amphibious
vehicle that takes passengers on a
guided exploration of South Beach before
diving into Biscayne Bay and continuing
the narrated adventure on water and then
there is our personal favorite the
thriller Miami speedboat adventure which
starts as a slow sightseeing cruise
around extravagant yachts and ships and
an aerated lap around star Island in
Biscayne Bay
after that the powerful speedboat revs
to top speed and heads out to the
Atlantic Ocean to give Taurus an
unforgettable ride of their lives for
more details and even more ideas for
things to see and do head to our website
at wwlp.com
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