One of my favorite winter escapes from the New England cold is to head to Florida! Here are the top things to do in Fort Lauderdale, including the best beaches, cafes, and restaurants.
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A beautiful beach that is quite a long stretch, so I recommend getting a hotel here
Lauderdale Beach
A beautiful beach in Fort Lauderdale
Las Olas Beach - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (2024)
A walking path that's great for the cooler weather
Riverwalk Fort Lauderdale
A cool botanical garden with flamingos
Flamingo Gardens
A shopping mall with all big retail chains
The Galleria at Fort Lauderdale
There are plenty of restaurants and boutiques along this walkway
East Las Olas Boulevard
A cool way to see the city along the water
Jungle Queen Riverboat
An affordable bakery with excellent pastries
Nanou French Bakery & Café
A waterfront restaurant with great seafood
Coconuts
Waterfront restaurant with Mexican food
Lona Cocina Tequileria
Casual pizza spot
Dolce Salato Pizza and Gelato Fort Lauderdale
The city is known for seafood and this is a nicer spot for it with great presentations
Burlock Coast
An excellend spot for ice cream
Razzleberry's Ice Cream
A beautiful tourist attraction perfect for pictures
Bonnet House: Home
Plenty of interactive exhibits
Museum of Discovery and Science
Giant trees and walkways that are perfect for a walk on a hot day
