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Ft Lauderdale Attractions
Sightseeing
Discovery Cruise Line, departing Port Everglades, offers day-long cruises to Freeport, Grand Bahama Island, where, for additional fees, visitors can scuba or snorkel, fish or golf, or just shop and eat. Food, a sun deck and swimming pool, casino gambling and entertainment are featured aboard ship. Departures are daily at 7:45 a.m., with return arrival at 10 p.m. United States and Canadian citizens must carry proof of citizenship, such as a passport, an Alien Registration Receipt Card or an original birth certificate accompanied by a photo ID. For reservations phone (800) 937-4477 in Fla. or (800) 866-8687 out of Fla.
Sightseeing cruises along the Intracoastal Waterway and the New River are available aboard the Water Bus. The bus also offers transportation to restaurants, hotels, shops and attractions. For schedules and information phone (954) 467-6677.
Broward County shopping is diverse and plentiful. The Galleria at Fort Lauderdale, 2414 E. Sunrise Blvd., features anchor stores Macy's, Neiman Marcus and Saks Fifth Avenue as well as dining and entertainment venues. In nearby Plantation are Broward Mall, University Drive and Broward Boulevard, and Fashion Mall at Plantation, 321 N. University Dr.
Offerings in the western suburbs include Coral Square Mall, 9469 W. Atlantic Blvd. in Coral Springs, and Pembroke Lakes Mall, 11401 Pines Blvd. in Pembroke Pines.
The shops along Las Olas Boulevard between Federal Highway and the beach offer a unique experience. Specialty shops line US 1 at both the north and south entrances to the city.
More than 300 outlet stores, including many upscale and high-fashion retailers, comprise Sawgrass Mills, 12801 W. Sunrise Blvd. in Sunrise. In addition, The Colonnade Outlets at Sawgrass, 1800 Sawgrass Mills Cir., is an open-air promenade featuring such outlets as Barneys New York; Coach Factory; Neiman Marcus, Last Call; and Stuart Weitzman.
True bargain hunters may enjoy the Swap Shop, 3291 W. Sunrise Blvd. The 80-acre flea market features more than 2,000 vendors with wares ranging from brand-name electronics to antiques.
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