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Ft. Lauderdale, USA

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Where to eat (3)

🍽️The Floridian Restaurant🍽️
The Floridian Restaurant
A legendary, no-frills 24-hour diner that is a local institution. Order the classic breakfast platters or their famous oversized omelets in a comfortable, casual setting.
🍽️Casablanca Cafe🍽️
Casablanca Cafe
Located in a historic 1920s home across from the beach, this spot offers a refined atmosphere perfect for a leisurely lunch. Try the Mediterranean-inspired seafood dishes or the fresh salads.
🍽️Coconuts🍽️
Coconuts
Situated right on the Intracoastal Waterway, this restaurant offers excellent views of passing yachts with easy, flat access. Their 'Scoobies' (garlic crab claws) are a must-try local favorite.

What to see and do (2)

👀Jungle Queen Riverboat👀
Jungle Queen Riverboat
Enjoy a gentle, narrated sightseeing cruise through the 'Venice of America' canals to view historic mansions and yachts without needing to walk long distances.
👀Bonnet House Museum & Gardens👀
Bonnet House Museum & Gardens
This historic estate offers a peaceful, flat walking experience through lush tropical gardens and a beautifully preserved art-filled home. It is a quiet, shaded retreat from the city bustle.

Festivals and events (3)

🎉Las Olas Art Fair🎉
Las Olas Art Fair
A sophisticated outdoor art showcase featuring high-end crafts and fine art along the beautiful, flat sidewalks of Las Olas Boulevard.
📅 January and October
🎉Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show🎉
Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show
The world's largest in-water boat show, offering accessible viewing areas and water taxi shuttles between various display sites.
📅 Late October
🎉Winterfest Boat Parade🎉
Winterfest Boat Parade
A spectacular holiday tradition where decorated yachts parade along the Intracoastal; best viewed from reserved grandstand seating.
📅 December