Best Non-Tourist Attraction Sites in Fort Lauderdale, Florida

It will be a good idea to visit Fort Lauderdale, also known as the "Venice of America" on your next trip to the Sunshine State. I am pretty confident you will have unforgettable moments and pleasurable times with your loved ones. The following non-tourist sites might be helpful to you.

1. Start you day with a tour of the International Swimming Hall of Frame

The International Swimming Hall of Frame is an ideal site to start your day in Fort Lauderdale. ISHOF constitutes an historic illustration of the aquatic sports worldwide. Visitors will discover great athletes' achievements, among them Johnny Weissmuller whose Olympic medals are also displayed at the Museum and Exhibition Hall. A section is reserved to highlight the performance of at least two US Presidents, Ronald Reagan and John F. Kennedy, who were swimmers. For directions and further details about ISHOF, feel free to call the administration at (954) 462-6536

2. Take a ride with Trolley Tour

After a formidable tour of the International Swimming Hall of Frame, now comes the time to relax by taking a ride with Trolley Tour Fort Lauderdale. During 60 minutes narrated tour visitors will be able to admire luxury yachts, historic Las Olas Boulevard, marinas homes of the rich and famous, historic sites, Fort Lauderdale beaches, beautiful waterways, and lots more. Adults will pay at least $ 25.00 and children, $ 15.00 for the ride. The Trolley Tour managers can be reached at 954-522 1779.

3. Discover Port Everglades

Port Everglades is known as the world's best cruise port. More than 5,000 ships call annually at this port. You can spare some time to enjoy the beauty of the cruise lines such as Carnival Cruise Lines, The Yachts of Seabourn, Celebrity Cruises, Costa Cruise Lines, Discovery Cruises, MSC Cruises, Princess Cruises, Regent Seven Seas Cruises, Royal Caribbean International, Holland America Line, and Silversea Cruises.

4. Stop at Galleria Fort Lauderdale to shop and eat delicious food

Galleria Mall, an upscale shopping center, is one of the best non-tourist sites in Fort Lauderdale. It premier shops such as Neiman Marcus, Apple, Coach, Mayor's, Willams-Sonoma, Cole Haan, J.Crew, Pottery Barn, and Saks Fifth Avenues make that mall a remarkable destination for shoppers.

5. End the day at swap shop in Sunrise Boulevard

The Fort Lauderdale Swap shop would be your last destination for a whole afternoon full of fun. You can buy everything you want at its indoor and outdoor flea market. A visitor will be excited to take a look at its fresh fruit market, food court, circus performances, carnival rides, and its drive-in theater with more than 14 screens.

If you still have time, you can visit Sawgrass Mills Shooping Mall, Sunlife Stadium, Henry E. Kinney Tunnel on US Route 1, or Wannado City. They all are great non-tourist and attraction sites.