Sometimes known as the ‘Venice of America’ due to its extensive and intricate system of canals and waterways, Fort Lauderdale is a former college party town that has grown up and found more refined ways of recreation.
Many locals don’t know about this oasis hidden in Tampa’s suburbs, one of Central Florida’s only botanical gardens, home to a huge collection of ferns.
As the gateway to the Kennedy Space Center and home to cruisey beach piers and parks, this coastal playground is a great place to escape to from bustling Orlando.