Miami and Miami Beach may be the center of the tourist universe, but I would not discount the beauty and liveliness of Ft. Lauderdale either. Vacationers often touch down at the Ft. Lauderdale airport and make a beeline for I-95 South when some of the best tourist destinations are right under their noses.
Aside from the fact that Ft. Lauderdale is on the whole cheaper than almost anything down south it has plenty to do and see with a heck of a lot less traffic. The beach is obvious. It's completely different than South Beach because it is more family oriented and a bit quieter except for Spring Break of course. Oh yeah, you can't take your top off either ladies.
I would focus my efforts on downtown and its eclectic lifestyle that boast an array of nightlife including some of the best local bars and restaurants around. You can even take a stroll through the center of the city on the edge of the river. The views are stunning and if you're feeling adventurous you can walk either east or west all the way down Las Olas Blvd. where there are cafes, shopping, and bars aplenty.
Driving through some of the local neighborhoods and taking in the housing architecture is cool as well with locales such as Rio Vista and Victoria Park. The homes are a bit pricey if you're thinking about moving here, but no matter how you slice it, it's still cheaper than Miami Beach.
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