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PLACES TO SEE
- Fort Lauderdale Historical Society: The Fort Lauderdale Historical Society is based on the principle of protecting and preserving the history of Fort Lauderdale and making it available to anyone who’s interested. The museum has now expanded into adjacent buildings, which includes houses, inns and a heritage centre.
- Museum of Art Fort Lauderdale: With permanent exhibits that span over 200 paintings, 50 sculptures and a huge collection of artwork from the co-founder of the Ashcan School of American Art, William Glackens. Every year the MOAFL collaborates with the Nova Southeastern University and hosts an exhibition showcasing world renowned works of art.
- Stranahan House: Stranahan House is the oldest standing building in Fort Lauderdale and is registered on the National Register of Historic Places. An example of what a turn of the 20th century house looked like, the Stranahan House served as a post office, a store and a town hall before it became a full-fledged residence of the couple after whom the house is named.
- Bonnet House (Museum & Gardens): The first thing you should do when you embark on your tour is ask for the love story that is partly responsible for the beautiful estate. This erstwhile residence of the Bartlett couple, both of whom were artists, is simply brimming with the couples’ creative juices which are evident through their own personal touches all over the house.
- International Swimming Hall of Fame: Whether or not you like water, a trip to the International Swimming Hall of Fame is a must do. With the largest collection of aquatic memorabilia- under, on and over, the the Hall of Fame is stacked to the ceiling with everything you need to know about swimming and the people that the sport is associated with.
Below we have a list of things to do in Fort Lauderdale and the places where you want to spend the best moments of your trip. At the same time, the city offers you the best neighborhoods to explore and new foods to try.
This list should help you in deciding and prioritizing what you should plan on your Fort Lauderdale getaway. Find a mix of must-see tourist spots, underrated local hangouts, and maybe even a few new experiences you can try out.
Make the most of your trip to Fort Lauderdale with confidence.