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Harbor Beach Marriott Resort & Spa
#14 of 143 hotels in Fort Lauderdale, FL
214 Reviews
Last reviewed Oct 1, 2008
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Gallery ONE - A Doubletree Guest Suites Hotel
#21 of 143 hotels in Fort Lauderdale
133 Reviews
Last reviewed Sep 21, 2008
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Renaissance Fort Lauderdale Hotel
#27 of 143 hotels in Fort Lauderdale, FL
86 Reviews
Last reviewed Sep 20, 2008
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Hilton Fort Lauderdale Airport
#20 of 143 hotels in Fort Lauderdale, FL
40 Reviews
Last reviewed Sep 19, 2008
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Comfort Suites Airport & Cruise Port
#51 of 143 hotels in Fort Lauderdale, FL
61 Reviews
Last reviewed Sep 16, 2008
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Lauderdale Beachside Hotel
#87 of 143 hotels in Fort Lauderdale, FL
94 Reviews
Last reviewed Sep 15, 2008
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Fort Lauderdale Ramada Plaza Hotel & Resort
#98 of 143 hotels in Fort Lauderdale, FL
97 Reviews
Last reviewed Sep 12, 2008
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Hampton Inn Fort Lauderdale Airport North
#26 of 143 hotels in Fort Lauderdale, FL
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Last reviewed Sep 10, 2008
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Ocean Sky Hotel & Resort
#70 of 143 hotels in Fort Lauderdale, FL
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Last reviewed Sep 9, 2008
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Courtyard by Marriott Fort Lauderdale North/Cypress Creek
#40 of 143 hotels in Fort Lauderdale, FL
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Last reviewed Sep 6, 2008
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The Atlantic Resort & Spa, Fort Lauderdale
#10 of 143 hotels in Fort Lauderdale
113 Reviews
Last reviewed Aug 27, 2008
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America's Best Inn Ft. Lauderdale - South
#53 of 143 hotels in Fort Lauderdale, FL
17 Reviews
Last reviewed Aug 17, 2008
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El Palacio Hotel
#85 of 143 hotels in Fort Lauderdale, FL
44 Reviews
Last reviewed Jul 29, 2008
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Hilton Garden Inn Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood Airport
#3 of 11 hotels in Dania, FL
27 Reviews
Last reviewed Jul 27, 2008
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Schubert Resort
#10 of 33 in Fort Lauderdale, FL
27 Reviews
Last reviewed May 11, 2008
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#1 of 77 attractions in Fort Lauderdale
Attraction type: State park
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- Sep 16, 2008 "Alligators in the morning"
- Sep 14, 2008 "Airboat ride and more"
- Jul 30, 2008 "Fast, Fun and Easy"
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#2 of 77 attractions in Fort Lauderdale
The Carrie B offers three daily sightseeing cruises at 11am, 1pm, and 3pm. See Yachts and Homes of the Rich and Famous and cruise ships from around the world in Port Everglades. Stroll around the Sun...
Attraction type: Group tour/boat
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- Aug 10, 2008 "Much better than the "other" famous cruise."
- Aug 4, 2008 "Definitely worth the ride"
- Jul 18, 2008 "Great Tour!"
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#3 of 77 attractions in Fort Lauderdale
Ponds with bonnet water lilies and tropical gardens surround this historic 1921 plantation-style waterfront home, whose artistic and innovative owners, famed artist Frederic Clay Bartlett and his wife Evelyn, made equally beautiful inside.
Attraction type: Historic home; Museum; Other; Garden; Art museum
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- Jul 18, 2008 "Great Sight To See"
- Dec 27, 2007 "A Gem"
- Mar 13, 2007 "Bonnet House, a pleasant half day"
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#4 of 77 attractions in Fort Lauderdale
Laffing Matterz is a very unique experience. The food will impress you - it's much better than you would expect to find in a supper club. The actual venue is very comfortable with exposed brick...
Attraction type: Dinner theater
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- Aug 9, 2008 "Be Sure to Call Ahead"
- Aug 1, 2008 "Great place to chat & laugh"
- Jul 1, 2008 "Great Fun!"
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#5 of 77 attractions in Fort Lauderdale
Appealing to both children and adults, this interactive science museum makes learning entertaining, with a special Discovery Center for kids 7 and under, a planetarium with powerful telescopes for stargazing and an IMAX Theater that shows daily science-related films on its giant, 3-D screen.
Attraction type: Science museum; Movie theater; Other
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- Apr 6, 2008 "IMAX theater was amazing, museum needs refurbishment and updating"
- Aug 11, 2007 "Great Science Museum!!!"
- Jul 22, 2007 "Lots of fun and education at a good value"
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#6 of 77 attractions in Fort Lauderdale
Attraction type: Beach
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- Jul 22, 2008 "Clean beachfront and water. Excellent"
- Jan 10, 2008 "Our family enjoyed every second on the beach"
- Jun 26, 2007 "Very Good East Coast Beach"
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#7 of 77 attractions in Fort Lauderdale
This is the city's oldest building.
Attraction type: Historic home; Museum
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- Aug 8, 2008 "A Fort Lauderdale Gem!"
- Jul 18, 2008 "Great Short Tour With A Bit of Local History"
- Jun 27, 2007 "Fort Lauderdale roots explained"
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#8 of 77 attractions in Fort Lauderdale
A refreshing change from the mega mall chain stores elsewhere in the city, this trendy boulevard has numerous individually owned boutiques and restaurants, including sidewalk cafes.
Attraction type: Street; Mall
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- Jun 24, 2007 "Lots of Clothing Stores and Cafes"
- Apr 28, 2006 "Lots of Energy - Still a great Place to visit, shop & eat"
- May 4, 2005 "a wonderful walk!"
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#9 of 77 attractions in Fort Lauderdale
This museum has exhibits of swimming legends.
Attraction type: Sports museum
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- Mar 3, 2007 "impressive"
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#10 of 77 attractions in Fort Lauderdale
Three level entertainment/shopping complex.
Attraction type: Other; Mall
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- Jun 26, 2007 "Great place to get lunch while at the beach"
- Apr 4, 2007 "Great place with lots of options!"
- Dec 26, 2005 "Shopping, Food, and free kids entertainment on the Ft Laud beach"
Musical and theater productions, including touring Broadway shows, take the stage here.
Attraction type: Theater; Other
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#12 of 77 attractions in Fort Lauderdale
Nature reserve containing animals native to South Florida.
Attraction type: Nature reserve
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- Dec 2, 2007 "A Great Place!"
- May 13, 2007 "Well-kept, family friendly"
- Feb 24, 2003 "Nature in the City"
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#13 of 77 attractions in Fort Lauderdale
Glide over grass and water lilies in an airboat tour of the Florida Everglades, where tropical birds fly overhead and you're sure to see alligators. The park also offers fishing, camping and other outdoor activities.
Attraction type: Park; Other; Resort community
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- Jul 22, 2008 "Nice change of pace"
- Jul 18, 2008 "Good Way To Get The Minimal Everglades Experience"
- Jun 22, 2008 "Great place to visit"
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#15 of 77 attractions in Fort Lauderdale
Riverfront Cruises and Anticipation Yacht's boats depart from 300 SW 1st Ave, Ft. Lauderdale, Fl 33301-1884.
Attraction type: Other
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- Feb 27, 2008 "Great Sightseeing Tour"
- Apr 28, 2005 "We had a wonderful time"
- Sep 3, 2002 "Fun thing to do and see!"
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#16 of 77 attractions in Fort Lauderdale
This popular riverside entertainment and retail complex offers movie theaters, games for kids, stores, a flea market, and a surplus of places to eat, all in an open-air environment.
Attraction type: Game/entertainment center
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- Jun 24, 2007 "Good Place to catch a movie"
- Mar 4, 2006 "Vist is in the evening and at weekends"
- Jun 29, 2005 "Had a Blast!!!!!!!!!!"
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#17 of 77 attractions in Fort Lauderdale
Smack in the middle of the city is this 180-acre park, which offers a respite from city life with picnicking, camping, swimming and canoeing and a chance to tour the home of the generous man who donated his lovely estate to Florida.
Attraction type: Park; State park
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- Feb 19, 2008 "We visit it every year"
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#18 of 77 attractions in Fort Lauderdale
Attraction type: Bar/club
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- Jun 28, 2007 "Cool place to have a few drinks and socialize"
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#19 of 77 attractions in Fort Lauderdale
Navigate the canals that have earned Fort Lauderdale its nickname, "Venice of America."
Attraction type: Beach; Waterway
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- Oct 8, 2005 "water taxi"
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#20 of 77 attractions in Fort Lauderdale
Attraction type: Bar/club
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- Jun 17, 2008 "A great time..."
- Jun 26, 2007 "disgusted on las olas oharas"
- May 17, 2006 "The Blues is my business..."
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