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Fort Lauderdale Riverwalk Arts & Entertainment District |
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| Fort Lauderdale in Florida along the Atlantic coast is a principal city of South Florida metropolitan area. It is often referred to as "Venice of America” because of its expansive and intricate canal system. With a major yachting center with 42,000 resident yachts and 100 marinas Fort Lauderdale's role as cruise embarkation center can hardly be exaggerated. Located at the center of Greater Fort Lauderdale and City of Hollywood, Port Everglades is the busy cruise port that is the point of entry and exit for cruise passengers. For most cruise lines it is the starting and departure point for Caribbean and Atlantic cruises. It is actually the third-busiest cruise port in the world. There are plentiful activities in the city to entice travelers to spend good time before or after voyages. The Riverwalk Arts and Entertainment District in downtown is home to cultural attractions, shops, parks and restaurants. Along Riverwalk you may walk the brick-lined meandering promenade to discover attractions that include Broward Center for Performing Arts, Museum of Discovery and Science with its AutoNation 3D IMAX Theater, Florida Grand Opera, Fort Lauderdale Historical Center, Stranahan House and Museum of Art. With 23 miles of sun-drenched shoreline, most beaches are readily accessible located near city attractions. The palm-fringed beach promenade is quite eye catching. As the Venice of America, Fort Lauderdale’s extensive waterways are a scenic alternative to access attractions, hotels, restaurants and bars. Water taxis are a cool way to commute and can be easily rented. |
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