Fort Lauderdale is a town on the south-eastern coast of mainland USA infamous as a college spring-break haven. Yet even if you are not of college-age, the city still has plenty with which to keep you interested and entertained. Fort Lauderdale had no natural reefs to start off with but an interesting initiative that began several decades ago changed all of this. Used tires were placed in the ocean off the coast as a potential habitat for fish that would and disposal ground. The Osborne Reef turned into a calamity when tires began to break off, corrode and wash up onto the land. Plans have been under way to clear up the mess during recent years.
The swimming pool at the Fort Lauderdale hotel at which you will be staying will come to good use. Summers in the city are pleasantly hot, ideal for day activities. The city's tropical rainforest climate is an anomaly considering the fact that Fort Lauderdale's latitudinal position does not correlate with that of other areas that share its climate. Thunderstorms are frequent during the afternoons and evenings in the cold season so be warned in advance, afternoon skies can be melodramatic when they want to be.
The beaches are something to see but within the town itself there are shops, boutiques, cafes, fountains, monuments, museums, art galleries and plenty more places at which to indulge your interest. The front desk at your hotel will help you find directions and transport to places you wish to see. Places such as the 'Museum of Discovery and Science', 'Broward Center for the Performing Arts', the 'Florida Grand Opera' and 'Historical Center' give you a glimpse into the breadth of intriguing sites this city has to offer.
You will want to make sure you get tickets in advance to attend whichever festival will be taking place at the time of your visit. Fort Lauderdale has an exciting line-up of annual events such as the 'Orchid Show', the 'Chilli Cook-off' and 'Bridal&Party Cruise to Jamaica'. Attending festivals is part of the pleasure of experiencing new things especially when time becomes available like never before during your holiday.
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Sun, May 20 - Thundery Shower
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