Judy Mason

The USA Collection...Fort Lauderdale

28 May 2024

Say Hello Sunny in Greater Fort Lauderdale. Blue skies, golden sands, swaying green palms and turquoise waters - year round.


Say Hello Sunny in Greater Fort Lauderdale. Blue skies, golden sands, swaying green palms and turquoise waters - year round. Greater Fort Lauderdale, located in the ‘Subtropical’ South East Florida, specialises in warm, sunny days with an average temperature of 25’C year round and 3,000 hours of sunshine annually.

Must Do’s in Greater Fort Lauderdale

Ale Trail

Hit the ale trail Find Greater Fort Lauderdale’s thriving beer culture with 15 local nano-and micro-breweries and 32 craft brew pubs. The Ale Trail features 500+ different beers, from a Hefeweizen made with Florida-grown mangos, to malty imports from across the globe. Experience breweries, beer gardens and brewpubs offering guided tours, an open-air cigar patio and horchata-inspired brew on tap.


Art Walks

Multiple communities come together to celebrate local creativity with food, drink and live music. Street performances, interactive exhibitions and more. FATVillage, last Saturday of the month (except December), 6-11pm; Downtown Hollywood Artwalk, third Saturday monthly, 5-10pm with a walking tour of the mural project, a collection of curated outdoor murals by local, national and international recognized artists.


Downtown Hollywood

Browse art galleries, boutiques and sidewalk cafes. Walk through the Downtown Hollywood Mural Project, curated outdoor contemporary art murals by national & international recognized artists.


Rooftops

Enjoy a refreshing drink and amazing views at one of Greater Fort Lauderdale’s top rooftop bars, such as The Muse rooftop bar & lounge at the CIRC Hotel, high-rise rooftop bar Sparrow or Rooftop @ 1WLO.


Hit The Beach

Greater Fort Lauderdale boasts 23 miles of Blue Wave Beaches – some of the cleanest, safest and most beautiful beaches in the US – from Deerfield Beach in the north to Hollywood in the south.


Go Shopping

Visit the Galleria Mall, Sawgrass Mills designer outlets and the boutiques along Las Olas Boulevard.


Dine Out

Greater Fort Lauderdale lays claim to more than 4,000 restaurants ranging from intimate cafes to al fresco waterfront dining spots to quaint bistros, ethnic eateries and world-renowned steakhouses.


Cruise

The Oasis of the Seas and Allure of the Seas, the world’s largest two cruise ships operate out of Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale.
Get On The Water
See the Venice of America aboard a sightseeing cruise. Greater Fort Lauderdale is also a haven for yachting, with thousands of yachts of every size moored in the Marina


Get In The Water

Greater Fort Lauderdale is paradise for water sports enthusiasts with paddle boarding, jet-skiing, parasailing, boating, fishing and diving as just a few of the options on offer.


Nature

Explore the exotic Everglades, the river of grass, home to the unconquered Seminole Indian tribe. Take an airboat tour and see the alligators in their native habitat.


Golf

With over 20 golf courses in Greater Fort Lauderdale, it is a perfect destination for a golfing holiday.


Entertainment

Greater Fort Lauderdale is a hub for world renowned performers, many of which perform at The BBT Centre and Hard Rock Live.



Culture

With more than 20 museums, Greater Fort Lauderdale is fun for the culture vulture. With museums ranging from the Museum of Discovery and Science to the Fort Lauderdale Museum of Art, Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Seminole Museum, Antique Car Museum and the Young at Art Museum, there is certainly a museum for all.



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