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Fort Lauderdale Florida vacation rental
It's a wealthy city on the cutting edge of fashion and the arts. It's a beachside community cluttered with
sunscreen and souvenirs. Well, actually, it's both, and it is connected by Las Olas Boulevard and the New
River, which makes up the city's "streets-by-water." In addition to the beautiful surroundings, numerous
historic sights, museums, chic sidewalk cafés and a 22-block long waterfront walkway all contribute to this
city's captivating appeal. Fort Lauderdale, commonly referred to as "The Venice of America," is the
yachting capital of the East Coast and the home of The International Swimming Hall of Fame. From shopping
to deep-sea fishing, this city truly has it all.
Fort Lauderdale Florida vacation rental Facts
Fort Lauderdale Florida vacation rental Fact 1:
Drunken college kids frolicking on the
beach and crowding the bars are things of the past. Fort Lauderdale won notoriety as THE place to go for
spring break since the early '60s. But police have cracked down, and you are now as likely to see families
along the beach as the college-aged.
Fort Lauderdale Florida vacation rental Fact 2:
Fort Lauderdale is often called the
Venice of America and for good reason. The city boasts more than 300 miles of canals, channels and rivers.
Many of the inland waterways are in reclaimed marshland that was drained in the land boom days of the
1920s.
Fort Lauderdale Florida vacation rental Fact 3:
Fort Lauderdale is the center of
Florida's Gold Coast. No, it's not named for the tourist dollars raked in each year. The name comes from
the shipwrecks that occurred in the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries when Spanish treasure ships hugged
the coast on the way home in an effort to avoid storms, but instead sunk on the reefs.
Fort Lauderdale Florida vacation rental Fact 4:
One popular destination for residents
and tourists alike is the city's Riverwalk area. This mile-long stretch along New River is a great place
for an evening stroll with its tropical landscape and views of the city. The park is lined with outdoor
cafés, gazebos and park benches.
Fort Lauderdale Florida vacation rental Fact 5:
The oldest building in Fort Lauderdale
has yet to stand for a century. The Stranahan House is a stylish Spanish colonial structure that was built
in 1901. Frank Stranahan set up a trading post in the 1890's and then turned it into a popular retreat for
sportsmen when the railroad arrived.
Fort Lauderdale Florida vacation rental Fact 6:
Looking for the tropical Florida? Try
the Hugh Taylor Birch State Recreation Area. It's a fascinating nature wonderland consisting of 180 acres
crisscrossed by nature trails. The park is a piece of tranquility between seafront hotels and the
Intracoastal Waterway.
Fort Lauderdale Florida vacation rental Fact 7:
Anchors away. Fort Lauderdale calls
itself the yatching capital of the world. With its easy access to the Intracoastal Waterway and the open
seas, the city is port to more than 42,000 watercraft.
Fort Lauderdale Florida vacation rental Fact 8:
There really was a fort that went
along with Fort Lauderdale. The city got its name when Major William Lauderdale set up a small fort here
in 1838 to protect local settlers during the Second Seminole War.
Fort Lauderdale Florida vacation rental Fact 9:
Does the area's sky blue water have
you entranced to know more about swimming? Check out the International Swimming Hall of Fame. It has
exhibits reminiscing on such greats as Olympic winner Mark Spitz and movie star Esther Williams. Or take
a peek at turn-of-the-century bathing suits.
Fort Lauderdale Florida vacation rental Fact 10:
A whole lot of butterflies! With more
than 100 species of butterflies from all over the world in its enclosure, Butterfly World is one of the
world's largest collections of the winged wonders.
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