{"id":61338,"date":"2022-09-22T15:28:41","date_gmt":"2022-09-22T19:28:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/caribbean\/what-to-do-in-greater-fort-lauderdale-holland-america-line-blog\/"},"modified":"2022-11-29T11:13:20","modified_gmt":"2022-11-29T17:13:20","slug":"what-things-to-do-fort-lauderdale-florida","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/activities\/what-things-to-do-fort-lauderdale-florida\/","title":{"rendered":"What To Do in Greater Fort Lauderdale"},"content":{"rendered":"

As summer sunshine turns to fall foliage, we’re thinking about one of our favorite cruise departure ports: Greater Fort Lauderdale. Nicknamed the \u201cVenice of America,\u201d this cosmopolitan destination offers 300 miles of winding waterways, a thriving art and culinary scene, and outdoor activities galore. See our list below for recommendations on what to do in Greater Fort Lauderdale before or after your cruise<\/a> with Holland America Line.<\/p>\n

For full-day itineraries, cruise trip planning info and travel inspiration, head to Visit Lauderdale<\/a>.<\/p>\n

WHAT TO DO IN GREATER FORT LAUDERDALE WITH A FEW HOURS<\/strong><\/p>\n

Don\u2019t fret if you only have a few hours. The Port Everglades cruise port is convenient to the airport and popular attractions. Before setting out on your Caribbean cruise<\/a>, soak up the sun and see a few sights.<\/p>\n

Stroll Las Olas Boulevard <\/strong>
\nShop \u2019til you drop \u2026 or until it\u2019s time for your cruise. Luxury stores, art galleries and top-notch eateries await on this breezy boulevard, a 15-minute taxi ride from the port. If you have a few extra hours, indulge in an alfresco lunch or check out Las Olas Beach, a heavenly sandy area at the end of the boulevard.<\/p>\n

Tour the Flamingo Gardens (Davie) <\/strong>
\nIf you love blooms, birds and bobcats, the Flamingo Gardens are a must! Just west of the cruise terminal and airport, this lush respite features more than 3,000 rare and native plants, a wildlife sanctuary with an aviary full of wading birds, and a flamingo pond where you can feed the blush beauties. Most visitors spend two hours exploring the Flamingo Gardens.<\/p>\n

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Hop on the Water Taxi <\/strong>
\nWho has time for traffic? Hop on the Greater Fort Lauderdale Water Taxi and boat through the city\u2019s waterways, taking in views of mansions and yachts along the way. Get off at Water Taxi Stop 7 to tour the Bonnet House Museum and Gardens, a whimsical estate from the 1920s that was once the home of famous artists.<\/p>\n

WHAT TO DO IN GREATER FORT LAUDERDALE WITH A FEW DAYS<\/strong><\/p>\n

The list of what to do in Greater Fort Lauderdale gets longer when you have a full day or more. Take a day trip to the Everglades or go antiquing in a quaint suburb.<\/p>\n

Airboat Through the Florida Everglades <\/strong>
\nAbout 30 minutes from Greater Fort Lauderdale, the Florida Everglades is a vast subtropical wilderness. Zip along the marshes and lakes in an airboat. If you\u2019re lucky, you might see alligators or spot rare birds, such as the spectacular Roseate Spoonbill.<\/p>\n

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Go Antiquing in Dania Beach <\/strong>
\nDania Beach is a small burb that\u2019s big on antiquing. Antique Row features shops, antique malls and vendors who carry everything from glassware to art and collectibles. Browse for goods and then dine right on the water. Get a dose of d\u00e9cor inspiration at the Wiener Museum of Decorative Arts.<\/p>\n

Visit Fort Lauderdale Beach & Promenade <\/strong>
\nRead in the shade of a rustling palm, splash in turquoise waves or stroll a promenade to a trendy bistro. Though the city and its surroundings have many stretches of golden sand, Fort Lauderdale Beach offers a boatload of water activities. Try paddleboarding, learn how to surf or go snorkeling. When you dry off, satiate your hunger at one of many restaurants.<\/p>\n

What is your favorite thing to do in Greater Fort Lauderdale? Comment below with recommendations! <\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1876,"featured_media":61339,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[36,38],"tags":[4206,2368],"class_list":["post-61338","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-activities","category-tours-land-programs","tag-destinations","tag-travel-tips"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/61338","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1876"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=61338"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/61338\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":68453,"href":"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/61338\/revisions\/68453"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/61339"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=61338"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=61338"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=61338"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}