| One of the most relaxing vacations a family can | | | | visitors can watch the sea turtles nesting, while at |
| take is by the seaside. Visiting the pier, perusing | | | | Lauderdale-By-The-Sea adventure seekers can |
| shops, surfing, swimming, fishing and dining at fine | | | | snorkel near the coral reefs. Visitors to the |
| restaurants provide enjoyable memories for all. If | | | | Hollywood Beach can see where part of "Marley |
| a beach getaway sounds appealing to you, then | | | | and Me" was filmed or test their luck at the Hard |
| come and discover one of America's best seaside | | | | Rock Hotel and Casino. |
| cities - Florida. | | | | Cultural Attractions |
| History | | | | For those who love the arts, music and other |
| Fort Lauderdale was established over 150 years | | | | cultural wonders, one of the best places in the |
| ago by Major William Lauderdale during the second | | | | city to stroll is the Riverwalk Arts and |
| Seminole War. Throughout the 1920s and 1930s | | | | Entertainment District. This area encompasses |
| the population of the city rose and fell due to | | | | many of 's enlightening treasures including the |
| population booms, investment crazes, and a series | | | | Museum of Discovery and Science, the Florida |
| of hurricane disasters. During World War II the | | | | Grand Opera, the Fort Lauderdale Historical |
| city served as a naval air station, and due to the | | | | Center, and the Broward Center for the |
| popularity of the 1950s with films such as "Where | | | | Performing Arts, which features touring Broadway |
| the Boys Are" college students began to make | | | | productions such as The Phantom of the Opera. |
| pilgrimages during Spring Break. In the 1980s, | | | | Where to Stay |
| some viewed as a party town for rowdy | | | | An assortment of delightful Fort Lauderdale |
| students. Today though, is known as the "Venice | | | | motels, hotels, and bed and breakfasts exist |
| of America," a cultural destination beloved by | | | | catering to every type of visitor, from families |
| Americans as well as foreigners from distant | | | | with small children to the jet set from Europe. A |
| shores. | | | | Fort Lauderdale beachside hotel is the perfect |
| Gorgeous Beaches | | | | place to stay during your fabulous vacation. |
| 23 miles of beautiful beach await visitors every | | | | The rich history, entertainment and nightlife |
| year. These include, Dania, Deerfield, Hollywood, | | | | activities and splendid beaches are all reasons to |
| Pompano, Hillsboro, Hallandale, and | | | | spend your next weekend or week-long getaway |
| Lauderdale-By-The-Sea. Each of these beaches | | | | in beautiful Fort Lauderdale. |
| offers something special. For instance, at Hillsboro | | | | |