 Fort
Lauderdale
has become a "year-round" vacation destination for an
estimated 500,000+ gays and lesbians annually. Our
local gay and lesbian community is legendary for its
hospitality. Beautiful beaches are always only
minutes away from anywhere in the city. With hundreds of
 miles
of scenic, inland waterways, Fort Lauderdale has been
nicknamed "The Venice of America."
Unique shopping, dining and nightlife choices abo und.
In addition to our many local attractions, South Beach
is only a 30 minute drive and Key West, Tampa and
Orlando are only a few hours away. We hope that,
during your stay, you'll have a chance to enjoy all that
Fort Lauderdale has to offer!
Attractions
Dania Beach Hurricane -
Located next to Boomers, 1760 NW 1st Street, Dania Beach
(954)921-RIDE Ride one of the biggest wooden
roller coasters south of Atlanta. It's 3,200 feet worth
of adrenaline pumping Excitement with 1 1/4
mile of a track with hair-pin turns and screaming
straight-aways. The Exceptional ride is 100 feet tall
and 3,200 feet long. The two new trains, each with 30
seats, travel up to 55 miles per hour for the 2-minute
ride. Open daily 10am to 11pm, till 2am on
weekends.$6.25 per ride.
 Jungle
Queen Riverboat Cruises
A1A,
Bahia Mar Yacht Center, Fort Lauderdale 462-5596. Famous
barbecue and shrimp dinner sightseeing cruise with
variety show and all-you-can-eat dinner. Departs nightly
at 7pm. $26.95, children under 10 $11.50. Three hour
narrated sightseeing cruises 10am and 2pm. Adults
$12.50, under 10 $8.25. All day cruise to Bayside Wed.
and Sat. $15.50.
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Beaches
Sebastian Beach
(Fort Lauderdale)
A1A to Sebastian Street. There is a convenient
parking lot across from the beach. Bring quarters
for the meters!
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Sightseeing
Florida Gay Cruise -
Serving the South Florida Community with half-day,
full-day or weekly charters. Offering over 50
luxurious vessels - Sport Yacht, Power Boats, Motor
Yachts, Party Boats.
Broward: (954) 524-1234 Dade:
(305) 933-4299
Water Taxi
 (954)
467-6677. See Greater Fort Lauderdale via the waterways.
From 17th
Street Causeway to Atlantic Boulevard, and west on the
New River.
10 am to wee hours daily. One ride $4; Unlimited all day
pass $5.
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Shopping
Las Olas Boulevard - world-class cuisine,
outdoor cafes, art galleries, fashion boutiques, and
jazz houses.
Sawgrass Mills
12801 W. Sunrise Blvd at Flamingo Rd,
Sunrise (954) 846-2350 or (800) FL-MILLS. World's
largest discount/outlet mall with 270 discount, outlet
and off-price stores such as Off 5th Saks Fifth Avenue
Outlet, Mikasa Factory Store, Kenneth Cole, plus The
Oasis at Sawgrass Mills featuring Hard Rock Cafe, Legal
Sea Foods, Wolfgang Puck Cafe, Game Works and more.
Mon.-Sat. 10am-9:30pm, Sun. 11am-8pm.
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