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Part Two continues our saga of water exploration here in Fort Lauderdale. Now that you’ve gotten some ideas for ocean adventures to partake in, I’ll give you some more for our second most popular aquatic attraction: the Intracoastal.
If you’ve read this blog even once, you’ve probably heard us mention Fort Lauderdale being known as the “Venice of America.” With 300 miles of navigable waterways, it’s just the plain truth. In fact, the Intracoastal has become a main mode of transportation for locals and tourists alike, and it’s so unique to the area that I believe it’s a must for travel when you’re here.
The Intracoastal is and always has been one of my favorite things about living in South Florida. Sure, you can cruise the Intracoastal in a lot of places in Florida, but I’ve done it. Call me biased, but none of it compares to here. Here’s why:
You’re surrounded by the most beautiful scenery. Million-dollar houses, yachts galore, shops and restaurants, palm trees, brilliant sunshine…who could ask for more?
Everyone is just so friendly. Seriously. I guess it’s a boating thing, but boaters wave to other boaters, tourists wave to other tourists…it’s a welcome change from the city hustle and bustle.
There are so many tours to take advantage of. And as an added bonus, the boats are covered! It’s a nice way to stay shaded while being out on the water, and learning a little bit about Fort Lauderdale at the same time.
The “Venice of America” has its very own gondolas! That’s right. If taking a tour with a crowd of people isn’t your thing, you can always go the more intimate route and take a gondola ride. You can even get romantic and sip glasses of wine on a night-time tour. It’s a unique way to see the city.
We have the Water Taxi. A what, you say? Let me explain. Same premise as a taxi, just using a boat instead. I mean, it only makes sense that a city with more miles of waterway than highway would have a taxi that drives on the water. With multiple stops around Fort Lauderdale, it’s an extremely convenient way for tourists to get around, and even the locals use it too!
And that’s just the beginning of it, a few ideas if you will. There’s more in store when it comes to the twists and turns of our waterways…that is, if you take advantage of them.
If you’ve read this blog even once, you’ve probably heard us mention Fort Lauderdale being known as the “Venice of America.” With 300 miles of navigable waterways, it’s just the plain truth. In fact, the Intracoastal has become a main mode of transportation for locals and tourists alike, and it’s so unique to the area that I believe it’s a must for travel when you’re here.
The Intracoastal is and always has been one of my favorite things about living in South Florida. Sure, you can cruise the Intracoastal in a lot of places in Florida, but I’ve done it. Call me biased, but none of it compares to here. Here’s why:
You’re surrounded by the most beautiful scenery. Million-dollar houses, yachts galore, shops and restaurants, palm trees, brilliant sunshine…who could ask for more?
Everyone is just so friendly. Seriously. I guess it’s a boating thing, but boaters wave to other boaters, tourists wave to other tourists…it’s a welcome change from the city hustle and bustle.
There are so many tours to take advantage of. And as an added bonus, the boats are covered! It’s a nice way to stay shaded while being out on the water, and learning a little bit about Fort Lauderdale at the same time.
The “Venice of America” has its very own gondolas! That’s right. If taking a tour with a crowd of people isn’t your thing, you can always go the more intimate route and take a gondola ride. You can even get romantic and sip glasses of wine on a night-time tour. It’s a unique way to see the city.
We have the Water Taxi. A what, you say? Let me explain. Same premise as a taxi, just using a boat instead. I mean, it only makes sense that a city with more miles of waterway than highway would have a taxi that drives on the water. With multiple stops around Fort Lauderdale, it’s an extremely convenient way for tourists to get around, and even the locals use it too!
And that’s just the beginning of it, a few ideas if you will. There’s more in store when it comes to the twists and turns of our waterways…that is, if you take advantage of them.
posted by ALYG8R at 3:17 PM
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