subject: Fort Lauderdale-the Venice Of America [print this page] Fort Lauderdale is full of amazing tourist attractions for visitors and the natives. The city has an array of unique attractions. It has more than seven miles of pristine beaches that brings to you opportunities for recreation, entertainment and relaxation. The city"s highly acclaimed wave wall and signature beachfront esplanade highlights the world famous coastline, which has a wide range of shops, restaurants, sidewalk cafes and entertainment venues. Board a cheap flight to Fort Lauderdale like Air Canada and indulge in so many activities going on the sea like boating, jet skiing, volleyball, wind surfing, scuba diving, snookering, rollerblading and deep-sea fishing. The Ocean Rescue oversees two miles of public beach from the South Beach Picnic Area to and counting the beach in front of Hugh Taylor Birch State Park. You can even just lie down and take in the breathtaking views of the Atlantic Ocean.
Flights to Fort Lauderdale may give you the best ever chance to explore wildlife by paying a visit to the Everglades. It is the largest subtropical wilderness in the United States and Florida"s last untouched natural reserves with over 1.5 million acres of swamps, saw-grass prairies and sub tropical jungles. It boasts of 14 rare and endangered species including the American crocodile, the Florida Panther and the West Indian Manatee. It has been designated as a World Heritage Site, Wetland of International Importance and International Biosphere Reserve. Buy cheap tickets to Fort Lauderdale and pay a visit to the famous 14 ft "Grandpa" alligator and about 2000 other gators. A large part of the reserve is explored only by researchers but one can walk around, camp and canoe.
A visit to the Butterfly World is soothing and a visual feat for your eyes. Experience and savor the sight of thousands of butterflies fluttering around in an atrium filled with unusual plants and flowers, whereas soft music is set in the background. Book your cheap plane tickets and get a chance to witness over fifty species of butterfly. There are at least 10,000 butterflies on display. It features the largest free-flight hummingbird aviary. Bring in your cameras and pose with the beautiful butterflies.
Look for airline deals and spend a day with your kids exploring two floors of fascinating two hundred exhibits including the largest living coral reef in captivity, bats, snakes, the Runways to Rockets, aerospace exhibits and an IMAX theater at the Museum of Discovery and Science. It will prove to be a learning adventure for the whole family. The Museum provides an experiential pathway to lifelong learning in science by exhibits, films and programs.
The Secret Woods Nature Center is a precious gem for Florida. It features a 3,800 square foot walk-through butterfly preserve, two nature trails and an interpretive center.
