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    Road Trip to Fort Lauderdale: Discover the "Venice of America"

    Road Trip to Fort Lauderdale: Discover the "Venice of America"
    Starts from

    Miami

    Transportation

    By Car

    Guidance

    Self-Guided

    Activities

    6

    Duration

    8 hours

    Length

    7 mi

    Guide details

    Starts from

    Miami

    Transportation

    By Car

    Guidance

    Self-Guided

    Duration

    8 hours

    Length

    7 mi

    Lifestyle ExperiencesUnusual Locations
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    Susan B. Barnes

    Susan B. Barnes

    Travel Expert

    • Take a boat ride through the “Venice of America”.
    • Lunch with your toes in the sand at a casual oceanside eatery.
    • Tour of a museum and gardens that are on the National Register of Historic Places.
    Imagine traveling to Europe without leaving Florida. That’s just what you’ll do on this day route from Miami. Highlights include window-shopping along Las Olas Boulevard, taking a boat cruise on the waterways of the “Venice of America,” and stretching your legs at the Bonnet House Museum & Gardens.

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    Imagine traveling to Europe without leaving Florida. That’s just what you’ll do on this day route from Miami. Highlights include window-shopping along Las Olas Boulevard, taking a boat cruise on the waterways of the “Venice of America,” and stretching your legs at the Bonnet House Museum & Gardens.
    Susan B. Barnes

    Susan B. Barnes

    Travel Expert

    • Take a boat ride through the “Venice of America”.
    • Lunch with your toes in the sand at a casual oceanside eatery.
    • Tour of a museum and gardens that are on the National Register of Historic Places.

    Day Itinerary

    6 Activities
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    Day 1

    7 mi0.2 mi

    Once-Popular Spring Break Destination Grows Up

    Just about an hour north of Miami, Florida, is the "Venice of America": Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Once a popular Spring Break destination, Fort Lauderdale has grown into itself and is a terrific place to be any time of year, for people of all ages. Its close proximity to Miami with a feel all its own makes Fort Lauderdale a fun day trip.
    Bonnet House
    11:001 hr 30 min

    Bonnet House

    Museum
    Open Details
    In the morning, make a small detour north to Bonnet House Museum & Gardens, built in 1920 and added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1984.
    Set your own pace with the self-guided tour. The tour takes you through the house and its artwork as well as the gardens, which highlight five ecosystems.
    2.1 mi
    10 min
    Bo's Beach
    12:451 hr

    Bo's Beach

    Restaurant
    Open Details
    Bo's Beach is a casual beachfront eatery where the laidback beach vibe is in full effect. Sip a frozen drink, dig into fresh fish tacos or a pizza right from the wood-fired oven, and settle into vacation mode.
    0.6 mi
    5 min
    Jungle Queen Riverboat
    14:002 hrs

    Jungle Queen Riverboat

    Travel Agency
    Open Details
    For a better sense of Fort Lauderdale and just how it came to be known as the "Venice of America," hop aboard the Jungle Queen Riverboat, considered the area's longest running attraction.
    The hour-and-a-half tour will take you along the New River, sailing through Millionaire’s Row, past impressive mega yachts, and much more.
    Boarding begins 45 minutes before departure time, so plan to arrive early to grab a good seat for prime viewing.
    2.7 mi
    15 min
    Pan'e Dolci
    16:1510 min

    Pan'e Dolci

    Bakery
    Open Details
    After boat trip, make sure to stop by the charming Pan'e Dolci Italian Bakery. Here you can indulge in a cup of warm coffee and a freshly made pastry pick-me-up to keep you energized.
    0.2 mi
    5 min
    Las Olas Boulevard
    16:301 hr

    Las Olas Boulevard

    Landmark
    Open Details
    Las Olas Boulevard, which runs east from Andrews Avenue to just past SE 17th Avenue, is considered a shopper's paradise, and the window shopping can't be beat. Pop into unique boutiques, galleries, and speciality stores for a look around..
    1.4 mi
    10 min
    Sistrunk Marketplace & Brewery
    18:001 hr

    Sistrunk Marketplace & Brewery

    Restaurant
    Open Details
    Sistrunk Marketplace & Brewery is a food hall, brewery, and marketplace rolled into one, offering an eclectic mix of food vendors, art installations, and live music.
    Whether you're craving delicious bites from one of the many food vendors, sampling craft beer from a local brewery, or simply enjoying the vibrant atmosphere, Sistrunk Marketplace & Brewery is sure to be a great stop on your trip.
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