The Official 2008 RVers Guide to Florida - (Page 34) Visitors can experience the miles of scenic waterways in this “Venice of America” in a variety of ways. A fleet of water buses, quiet and environmentally friendly electric ferries, can transport 70 passengers at a time. The Jungle Queen sails the waterways on daily sightseeing and dinner cruises through Old Fort Lauderdale, past the palatial estates of Millionaires Row. Popular with walkers, cyclists and skaters, the Fort Lauderdale Beach Promenade along Atlantic Boulevard recently underwent a $20 million renovation, providing scenic and easy access to miles of golden sand beaches. Besides the new attractions, visitors also enjoy excellent diving and golfing here. Shoppers will want to explore the unique boutiques of Las Olas Boulevard in Fort Lauderdale and Dania’s thriving antiques district. Other popular sites in Broward include Lauderdale-by-theSea’s living reef and 600-foot-long fishing pier; the 136-foot Hillsboro Lighthouse at Pompano Beach; Hollywood’s Boardwalk, popular for dawn-to-dark walking, cycling and skating; the Stranahan House, where Fort Lauderdale began as a trading post in 1893; the Broward Center for the Performing Arts, which presents Broadway musicals, plays, dance, opera, film and children’s theater; and the John U. Lloyd State Recreation Area, which offers 244 acres of canoeing, swimming, fishing and picnicking. In the western reaches of Broward, Seminole Indian traditions are alive and well. At Sawgrass Recreation Park in the Everglades, visitors can witness daily life in an 18th-century Indian village and taste authentic Indian dishes at the park’s cafe. Off Alligator Alley at Big Cypress Seminole Reservation, Billie Swamp Safari offers a host of adventures, including an eco-tour by swamp buggy, folklore storytelling around the campfire and an overnight stay in a thatched Chickee hut. Run by the Seminole Tribe of Florida, the park also features hiking tours, guided Big Cypress Hunting Adventures, reptile and alligator exhibits and sunset canoe rides. Miami, often referred to as the “Gateway to Latin America,” offers many ways to see, hear and taste its rich heritage. Visitors can have a cup of café con leche in Little Havana, Miami’s most concentrated Cuban community; stroll past art deco architecture in the city’s South Beach district (dubbed SoBe); explore trendy Coconut Grove; or take a cruise from the “Cruise Capital of the World.” After sundown, http://www.twinpeaksinsurance.com http://www.twinpeaksinsurance.com
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