Fort Lauderdale, Florida occupies a famous stretch of ocean, thus it’s no surprise if is also home to aquatic world’s crowning achievements. The water has undoubtedly shaped the culture of Fort Lauderdale, with the city now repaying its gratitude through two tribute museums to man and water’s harmony.IFGA Fishing Hall of Fame and Museum The International Game Fish Association keeps active records of the largest catches ever made across hundreds of species. The Hall of Fame and Museum displays these accomplishments proudly for all to see. Not only does the site provide a look at fishing history, visitors will also find a wide variety of educational exhibits centering around the diverse fish population in the area, complete with virtual reality fishing games and interactive activities. Also at the IFGA Fishing Hall of Fame and Museum can you find live alligators swimming around in a recreated wetlands habitat, as part of the renowned wetlands exhibit. Enjoy an educational day of both sides of the city, from swamp to sea at one of the city’s premiere attractions for all ages. Continued…
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Florida’s most famed and feared aquatic animals are found far from the sandy white beaches to which tourists frequently flock. While Ft. Lauderdale’s majestic coastline is no doubt worth a visit, be sure not to overlook the city’s other natural treasure, the Everglades National Park, home to one of America’s largest alligator populations. Not only does it house enough gators to make the University of Florida green with envy, the Everglade’s swamp, marsh and wetlands also protects some of the state’s most endangered species, including the Florida panther, the American crocodile and the West Indian manatee. In total, the park boasts over 350 species of birds, 300 species of fish (both saltwater and freshwater), 40 species of mammals and 50 species of reptiles, balancing a delicate and diverse ecosystem amid the surrounding human development. Continued…
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Leave your bathing suits at the hotel and take a break from the hot sun. Fort Lauderdale beaches may be hard to resist, but just wait until you see what else the city has to offer. Whether a resident or a tourist, these fun attractions are a great alternative to the beach, especially on rainy days.Fort Lauderdale Swap ShopThe Fort Lauderdale Swap Shop is Florida’s second largest tourist attraction (second only to Walt Disney World)a pretty big feat considering the size of the Sunshine State. What makes this place so popular? Well, it’s probably a combination of being the largest drive-in theater in America and the largest daily flea market in the world. The drive-in theater portion of the Swap Shop contains 14 screens for your viewing pleasure, and the flea market is both an indoor and outdoor collection of fun (and cheap) trinkets that are great for browsing or buying. Better yet, the Hanneford Family Circus performs daily in the Swap Shop food court, providing entertainment for the 12 million or so people who visit each year.Fort Lauderdale Aquatic ComplexLocated on Seabreeze Boulevard, the Fort Lauderdale Aquatic Complex is home to anything and everything aquatic. Complete with an Olympic sized swimming pool and 3 meter springboards, the FLAC offers swim camps, lessons, aerobics, and clubs. If you’d rather play tourist for the day, the FLAC is also home to the International Swimming Hall of Fame. This world-renowned swimming shrine immortalizes the achievements of athletes in competitive swimming, water polo, diving, marathon swimming, and synchronized swimming. Continued…