100 Things to Do in Fort Lauderdale Before You Die
From a boggy riverfront outpost to Spring Break mecca and a world-class city in South Florida, Fort Lauderdale has taken on many identities in its history. But something that has never changed is its eclectic nature that has lured families, outdoor enthusiasts, and well-heeled travelers to the Venice of America. 100 Things to Do in Fort Lauderdale Before You Die offers an insider’s look at all the best ways to make the most of your next vacation.
Visitors can order a Dom Perignon breakfast at The Floridian on bustling Las Olas Boulevard, kayak through the mangroves, enjoy the New River’s waterfront mansions by Water Taxi, indulge in contemporary art at the NSU Museum of Art Fort Lauderdale, watch the mermaid show at the storied Wreck Bar, take part in the area’s annual traditions like the Winterfest Boat Parade—and that’s just the beginning. As a seasoned journalist who has lived in the Fort Lauderdale area for more than a decade, including being a regular contributor for the Greater Fort Lauderdale Visitors & Convention Bureau, author Christiana Lilly leads readers through the city’s historic landmarks, dining gems, quirky shops, and culture scene that makes the city so special.
Whether you’re a born-and-raised Fort Lauderdale resident, spend your winters here, or are in town for the weekend, 100 Things to Do in Fort Lauderdale Before You Die is a comprehensive guide to the Venice of America.
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100 Things to Do in Fort Lauderdale Before You Die
From a boggy riverfront outpost to Spring Break mecca and a world-class city in South Florida, Fort Lauderdale has taken on many identities in its history. But something that has never changed is its eclectic nature that has lured families, outdoor enthusiasts, and well-heeled travelers to the Venice of America. 100 Things to Do in Fort Lauderdale Before You Die offers an insider’s look at all the best ways to make the most of your next vacation.
Visitors can order a Dom Perignon breakfast at The Floridian on bustling Las Olas Boulevard, kayak through the mangroves, enjoy the New River’s waterfront mansions by Water Taxi, indulge in contemporary art at the NSU Museum of Art Fort Lauderdale, watch the mermaid show at the storied Wreck Bar, take part in the area’s annual traditions like the Winterfest Boat Parade—and that’s just the beginning. As a seasoned journalist who has lived in the Fort Lauderdale area for more than a decade, including being a regular contributor for the Greater Fort Lauderdale Visitors & Convention Bureau, author Christiana Lilly leads readers through the city’s historic landmarks, dining gems, quirky shops, and culture scene that makes the city so special.
Whether you’re a born-and-raised Fort Lauderdale resident, spend your winters here, or are in town for the weekend, 100 Things to Do in Fort Lauderdale Before You Die is a comprehensive guide to the Venice of America.
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100 Things to Do in Fort Lauderdale Before You Die

100 Things to Do in Fort Lauderdale Before You Die

by Christiana Lilly
100 Things to Do in Fort Lauderdale Before You Die

100 Things to Do in Fort Lauderdale Before You Die

by Christiana Lilly

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Overview

From a boggy riverfront outpost to Spring Break mecca and a world-class city in South Florida, Fort Lauderdale has taken on many identities in its history. But something that has never changed is its eclectic nature that has lured families, outdoor enthusiasts, and well-heeled travelers to the Venice of America. 100 Things to Do in Fort Lauderdale Before You Die offers an insider’s look at all the best ways to make the most of your next vacation.
Visitors can order a Dom Perignon breakfast at The Floridian on bustling Las Olas Boulevard, kayak through the mangroves, enjoy the New River’s waterfront mansions by Water Taxi, indulge in contemporary art at the NSU Museum of Art Fort Lauderdale, watch the mermaid show at the storied Wreck Bar, take part in the area’s annual traditions like the Winterfest Boat Parade—and that’s just the beginning. As a seasoned journalist who has lived in the Fort Lauderdale area for more than a decade, including being a regular contributor for the Greater Fort Lauderdale Visitors & Convention Bureau, author Christiana Lilly leads readers through the city’s historic landmarks, dining gems, quirky shops, and culture scene that makes the city so special.
Whether you’re a born-and-raised Fort Lauderdale resident, spend your winters here, or are in town for the weekend, 100 Things to Do in Fort Lauderdale Before You Die is a comprehensive guide to the Venice of America.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781681063843
Publisher: Reedy press, LLC.
Publication date: 09/15/2022
Series: 100 Things to Do Before You Die
Pages: 160
Sales rank: 1,018,885
Product dimensions: 5.50(w) x 8.30(h) x 0.30(d)

About the Author

Christiana Lilly is an award-winning journalist who enjoys exploring new businesses and experiences in Greater Fort Lauderdale, as well as traveling around the world. Her work, which ranges from lifestyle and community reporting to hard-hitting investigative pieces, has been recognized by the Society of Professional Journalists Florida chapter, Florida Press Club, and Florida Magazine Association. She lives in Pompano Beach with her husband and their pup. Keep up with more happenings in Fort Lauderdale by following @100thingsftl on Instagram—there’s always something new happening here!

Table of Contents

Preface xiii

Acknowledgments xv

Food and Drink

1 Explore the Yellow Green Farmers Market 2

2 Order Everything but the Kitchen Sink at Jaxson's Ice Cream Parlor 3

3 Play Giant Jenga at Funky Buddha Brewery 4

4 Feed the Tarpon at 15th Street Fisheries 6

5 Relive Spring Break at Elbo Room 7

6 Watch the Yachts Go By at Shooters 8

7 Wait in Line for a Pub Sub at Publix 9

8 Order the Cowboy Steak at Tropical Acres 10

9 Save Big during Dine Out Lauderdale Restaurant Months 12

10 Have Breakfast All Day Long at the Floridian 13

11 Find Your Favorite Doughnut Flavor at Dandee Donut Factory 14

12 Be Served Brazilian Rodizio by Gauchos at Chima 16

13 Indulge in Brunch at Foxy Brown 17

14 Order a Table of World-Famous Garlic Crabs at the Rustic Inn 18

15 Grab a Beer from the Fridge at the Riverside Market 19

16 Eat a Burger by the Toilets at Le Tub 20

17 Pig Out on Brazilian Food in the Backyard of Regina's Farm 21

18 Taste the Rainbow at Cyth & Co 22

19 Have Dinner on a Gondola with Riverfront Gondola Tours 24

20 Eat Dinner Next to Sophia Loren at Sea Watch 25

21 Dine in a Landmark at the Historic Downtowner 26

22 Take a Trip through Polynesia at the Mai Kai 27

23 Eat Your Way along Las Olas Boulevard 28

24 Get a Taste of Las Olas with Craft Food Tours 29

Music and Entertainment

25 Get Dinner with a Side of Drag at Lips 32

26 Dance to Country Music at Tortuga Music Festival 34

27 Marvel at the Aerial Daredevils during the Fort Lauderdale Air Show 35

28 Get into the Pit at Revolution Live 36

29 Sing along to a Musical at the Broward Center 38

30 Watch a Show and See the New Digs at the Parker 39

31 Follow the Tunes to Blue Jean Blues 40

32 Meet Mermaids at the Wreck Bar 42

33 Get Your Sweat On with the Bands at the Culture Room 43

34 Come Face to Face with Large Reptiles at Gator Boys Alligator Rescue 44

35 Beat the Sunday Scaries at Sunday Jazz Brunch 45

36 Experience an Immersive Show at The Foundry and Island City Stage 46

37 Eat, Shop, and Jam at Sistrunk Market & Brewery 48

38 Watch It Snow in Fort Lauderdale at Christmas on Las Olas 49

39 Wait for Santa's Yacht at the Winterfest Boat Parade 50

40 Sing along to Rocky Horror Picture Show at Gateway Cinema 51

41 Dance to the Bands at Friday Night Sound Waves 52

42 Sing along with 20,000 New Friends at the FLA Live Arena 53

43 Gulp Down a Tankard of Ale at the Florida Renaissance Festival 54

44 Waste Away (Again) at the Margaritaville Beach Resort 55

45 Tap into Your Inner Bull Rider at the Bergeron Rodeo Grounds 56

46 Watch Films from Around the World at the Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival 58

47 Taste Test Chili at the 99.9 Kiss Country Chili Cookoff 59

Sports and Recreation

48 Rent a Beach Chair and Umbrella at Fort Lauderdale Beach 62

49 See the Guitar Hotel Light Up at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino 63

50 Paddle under the Moonlight with Full Moon Kayak Tours 64

51 Scream "Goooooal!" at an Inter Miami Game 65

52 Hang Out with Thousands of Butterflies at Butterfly World 66

53 Stretch and Shop at the LOOP 67

54 Find Nesting Loggerheads on a Sea Turtle Walk 68

55 Sing the Fight Song during a Miami Dolphins Football Game 70

56 Strap on Your SCUBA Tank and Explore Shipwrecks 71

57 Throw a Rubber Rat onto the Rink at a Florida Panthers Hockey Game 72

58 Experience the New River and Beyond by Water Taxi 74

59 Bet on the Ponies at Gulfstream Park 76

60 Collect Mini Lobsters during BugFest 78

61 Ride an Airboat through the Everglades 79

62 Check Out Mega Mansions from the Jungle Queen 80

63 Hike through Hugh Taylor Birch State Park 81

64 Wave a Rainbow Flag at Pride 82

65 Eat and Drink on a Floating TiM Bar with Cruisin' Tikis 83

66 Be a Sea Captain for a Day at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show 84

67 Cast a Line and Catch Dinner from a Pier 86

Culture and History

68 Step Back in Time with History Fort Lauderdale 90

69 Meet Fort Lauderdale's Founders at the Historic Stranahan House 92

70 See the Gavel That Overturned "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" at the Stonewall National Museum & Archives 94

71 Peek through the Megalodon Mouth at the Museum of Discovery and Science 95

72 Embrace Art by a Quirky Couple at the Bonnet House Museum & Gardens 96

73 Celebrate Seminole Culture at Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki 98

74 See the Colors Drip Down the NSU Museum of Art Fort Lauderdale 100

75 Enjoy the View from the Riverside Hotel 102

76 Relive the Pioneer Days at the Old Davie School Historical Museum 103

77 See Olympic Medals at the International Swimming Hall of Fame 104

78 Hand Feed the Peacocks at Flamingo Gardens 105

79 Find Your New Favorite Artist at the Las Olas Art Fair 106

80 Sail to Scale the Hillsboro Point Lighthouse 107

81 Be Moved at the World AIDS Museum 108

82 Go Back to School at the Old Dillard Museum 109

83 Sit in the Giant Adirondack Chair on the Riverwalk 110

84 Get Your Sugar Skull Fix at the Day of the Dead 111

85 See Chihuly's Work Up Close at the Wiener Museum of Decorative Arts 112

86 Remember the Wade-In of 1961 on Fort Lauderdale Beach 113

Shopping and Fashion

87 Pick Up Vinyl at Radioactive Records 116

88 Shop 'Til You Drop at Sawgrass Mills Mall 117

89 Search for Vintage Treasures at OddBalls Nifty Thrift 118

90 Channel Your Inner Beach Babe at Briny Boutique 119

91 Make a Day out of a Trip to Dania Pointe 120

92 Step into a Camper to Shop Pink Slip Threads 121

93 Ditch Online Shopping for the Indie Craft Bazaar 122

94 See a Drive-in Movie at the Swap Shop 123

95 Get the Look at Etiquette Boutique 124

96 Support Local Artists at the Flamingo Flea 125

97 Buy Blooms at Ann's Florist 126

98 Bring the Ocean into Your Home with a Guy Harvey Painting 127

99 Find Whimsy at the Wander Shop 128

100 Shop for Ladies Night with Sunny Side Up Market 129

Activities by Season 131

Suggested Itineraries 135

Index 139

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