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| Fort Lauderdale lies
along the Atlantic Ocean at the
mouth of the New River, 25 miles
north of Miami. Its warm tropical
weather attracts many people
throughout the year. For
sun-worshippers, the city has six
miles of beaches. There are also
many recreational waterways with
extensive boating facilities,
access to every conceivable
watersport, a variety of
fascinating museums and trendy
restaurants, and an array of
entertainment venues. |
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| The One Thing You Don't Want
to Miss |
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| People have been flocking to Fort
Lauderdale's beaches for decades. And with good
reason. Fort Lauderdale Beach is a two-mile strip
of beautiful beach featuring the recently renovated
Promenade, which offers all sorts of bars,
restaurants and shops. |
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| Other Fun Things to
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Take a 30-minute airboat ride
across the Everglades, one of the most
breathtaking natural areas in America.
Discover a variety of fish and birds
that inhabit the area, and perhaps see
the most famous Everglades inhabitant -
the alligator. Enjoy Sawgrass Reptile
Exhibit after your ride and take the
opportunity to touch or possibly hold a
small alligator. Discover the replica
of a Seminole Indian village. See
tropical birds, rare snakes, and even
the endangered Florida panther. |
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Take a narrated drive through Port
Everglades over the Intercoastal
Waterway and along the famous Fort
Lauderdale Beach. Explore the
International Swimming Hall of Fame,
Las Olas Boulevard, the Riverwalk area
and more. Stop and see Esplanade Park,
the crossroads of the Center for
Performing Arts and the Museum of
Discovery and Science. Take a 90-minute
Intercoastal Waterway cruise, and hear
a lively commentary from the boat's
captain on the history of the New River
and Fort Lauderdale's historic
sites. |
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| Get a Taste of Local
Flavor |
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| Fish is fresh and delicious in Florida.
Grouper is probably the most popular choice and is
served almost any way imaginable. You'll find it
fried, broiled, sautéed, and even served with
pasta. But a true Floridian staple is a fresh
grouper sandwich and fries eaten outside by the
water. It's hard to beat this old standby. |
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| Local Currency |
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The official currency of the United States is
the U.S. Dollar (USD).
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| Temperature |
December |
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Average High |
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25.39° |
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Average Low |
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15.61° |
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Mean Temperature |
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20.56° |
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