Fort Lauderdale
Along the beach of the Atlantic Ocean lies the beautiful city of Fort Lauderdale. It is a popular tourist destination, sometimes called the Venice of America. It is the principal city of the South Florida metropolitan area. Fort Lauderdale is renown for its large number of yachts, because many of the residents of this city own a yacht. This is why it's also a yacht center. The annual Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, which is organized every year, attracts thousands of people from all around the world.
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This area is perfect for a getaway any time of the year. The climate of Fort Lauderdale is tropical rain forest climate, and because of this the average temperature in every season is mainly the same. It's always warm in Fort Lauderdale, even in the winter, so people there never get cold. The beautiful beaches are bathed in sunlight all the time.
People of any age and any interest are sure to have a good time in Fort Lauderdale. The city attracts many students as well, because of all the night clubs and bars, and that's why it's often called "Fort Liquordale", especially by young people. But there is a more serious side of Fort Lauderdale: this city also has a rich historical background. There are many museums that can tell about the adventurous past Fort Lauderdale has. The area where later the city was founded was inhabited by the Tequesta indians. The name of the city comes from the time of the Second Seminole War, when forts were built in the region of the city.
One of the major attractions is Fort Lauderdale Swap Shop, which is the world's largest drive-in movie theater. It has 13 screens! The Swimming Hall of Fame is another must for the tourists. Anyone can try to see how is a place where Olympic champions swim too.
Those in love with the sea can take a cruise, and there are cruises of various length: tourists can enjoy the ride for a few hours or even for a day or more. For families or for anyone who likes animals and nature, the city offers places such as The Butterfly World, a wonder world where the visitors can see with their eyes how the butterflies are born, and how they live. A walk among hundreds of these creatures with unique beauty is truly an amazing experience. The gardens are also full of exotic plants and birds. The Flamingo Gardens is a similar place, and it's a promise that you will love every bit of the lush exotic scenery.