Fort Lauderdale has recently reinvented itself to become one of the East Coast's leading resort beaches. The "Venice of America, Fort Lauderdale boasts over 3,000 miles of waterways and 23 miles of golden beaches. For recreation away from the beach, riverboat tours explore the Everglades and the Sawgrass Recreation Park offers airboat tours. Seminole Indians wrestle alligators at the in-city Seminole Reservation and Butterfly World is just 10 minutes North of Fort Lauderdale. Also nearby, you'll find fishing, golf, snorkeling, tennis and watersports.

The Fort Lauderdale area captures all the spirit and beauty of Florida without the huge crowds you find elsewhere. Lovely beaches stretch for 23 miles while some of the state's best shopping, dining, entertainment and recreation are only steps away. Las Olas Boulevard in downtown Fort Lauderdale is known for its elegant boutique shopping. Other attractions include the Goodyear Buehler Planetarium, the International Swimming Hall of Fame, Flamingo Gardens, Graves Museum of Archeology and Natural History, and the Pompano Park Harness Track.

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