The Best of Fort Lauderdale
Drinks & Nightlife
The place to be on Thursdays. Good, inexpensive drinks, and the scene to visit. Also good burgers!
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George Alibi
2266 Wilton DrThe place to be on Thursdays. Good, inexpensive drinks, and the scene to visit. Also good burgers!
For a sleek and intimate lounge ambience, Drynk is a great communal destination. Its craft cocktail menu (espressotinis and old-fashioneds with smoked cedar bitters, anyone?) keeps the masses coming back.
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DrYnk Bar & Lounge
2255 Wilton DrFor a sleek and intimate lounge ambience, Drynk is a great communal destination. Its craft cocktail menu (espressotinis and old-fashioneds with smoked cedar bitters, anyone?) keeps the masses coming back.
Parks & Nature
f you're looking for more out of your beach day head over to Fort Lauderdale Beach Park.
Situated just south of The Bahia Mar Resort, at 1100 Seabreeze Boulevard, this picturesque park has everything you need to maximize your fun in the sun time, from sand volleyball courts to a boat ramp to outdoor showers. There are grills for cooking, a basketball court if you get bored with the sand and a kid's playground to keep the little ones busy.
Park Facilities and Amenities available daily from 5 am - midnight include
Boat Ramp – non-motorized
Grills
Picnic Tables
Outdoor Showers
Restrooms
Basketball Full Court
Playground
Volleyball Court
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Fort Lauderdale Beach Park
1005 Seabreeze Blvdf you're looking for more out of your beach day head over to Fort Lauderdale Beach Park.
Situated just south of The Bahia Mar Resort, at 1100 Seabreeze Boulevard, this picturesque park has everything you need to maximize your fun in the sun time, from sand volleyball courts to a boat ramp to outdoor showers. There are grills for cooking, a basketball court if you get bored with the sand and a kid's playground to keep the little ones busy.
Park Facilities and Amenities available daily from 5 am - midnight include
Boat Ramp – non-motorized
Grills
Picnic Tables
Outdoor Showers
Restrooms
Basketball Full Court
Playground
Volleyball Court
As one of the highlights of the Sunshine State, Greater Fort Lauderdale’s 24 miles of golden sandy shores are home to some of Florida’s finest beaches. Whether you’re looking for a buzzy bar and restaurant-filled boardwalk or something quieter, where watersports are more of a draw than watering holes, Greater Fort Lauderdale offers something for everyone. So grab your swimsuit, sunblock, and sandals, and make your way to the sand for a day of fun in the sun at some of the best beaches in Greater Fort Lauderdale.
Fort Lauderdale Beach, Florida A1A, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304, Verenigde Staten
As one of the highlights of the Sunshine State, Greater Fort Lauderdale’s 24 miles of golden sandy shores are home to some of Florida’s finest beaches. Whether you’re looking for a buzzy bar and restaurant-filled boardwalk or something quieter, where watersports are more of a draw than watering holes, Greater Fort Lauderdale offers something for everyone. So grab your swimsuit, sunblock, and sandals, and make your way to the sand for a day of fun in the sun at some of the best beaches in Greater Fort Lauderdale.
Shopping
Largest shopping mall, with the best stores and restaurants in Fort Lauderdale, and it's just 5 mins from the beach!
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The Galleria at Fort Lauderdale
2414 E Sunrise BlvdLargest shopping mall, with the best stores and restaurants in Fort Lauderdale, and it's just 5 mins from the beach!
Billed as Wilton Manors’ “all-in-one” market, To the Moon is a novelty and candy shop to the extreme. Lovers of nostalgic candy, snarky greeting cards, and throwback figurines will get their fix at this community hub. With more than 90 types of dark chocolate bars and 100 types of black licorice, the question becomes: How much of a sugar high can you handle?
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To The Moon
2205 Wilton DrBilled as Wilton Manors’ “all-in-one” market, To the Moon is a novelty and candy shop to the extreme. Lovers of nostalgic candy, snarky greeting cards, and throwback figurines will get their fix at this community hub. With more than 90 types of dark chocolate bars and 100 types of black licorice, the question becomes: How much of a sugar high can you handle?
Essentials
Publix Super Market at Five Points Plaza
2633 N Dixie HwyThe best local grocery store
Food scene
Union Kitchen & Bar opened in 2021 and has South American–meets–Northern Italian fare down pat. Count on homemade pastas nightly, a perfectly stir-fried lomo saltado, and some apple and ricotta doughnuts to round things out. The spot has extensive patio spaces for outdoor dining, too.
Union Kitchen & Bar
Union Kitchen & Bar opened in 2021 and has South American–meets–Northern Italian fare down pat. Count on homemade pastas nightly, a perfectly stir-fried lomo saltado, and some apple and ricotta doughnuts to round things out. The spot has extensive patio spaces for outdoor dining, too.
If you’re perusing possibilities on Wilton Drive, end your search at Apt. 9F. At this “drinking den and social eatery,” the jalapeño corn muffins and turkey meatballs give home cooking a run for its money. On the weekend, go with the banana nut pancakes. They’re nuts—literally.
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Apt. 9F
2163 Wilton DrIf you’re perusing possibilities on Wilton Drive, end your search at Apt. 9F. At this “drinking den and social eatery,” the jalapeño corn muffins and turkey meatballs give home cooking a run for its money. On the weekend, go with the banana nut pancakes. They’re nuts—literally.
For freshly baked goods—including strawberry rhubarb pie and a lemon white chocolate mousse tart—stop by Stork’s Bakery. Tucked well off Wilton Drive, this spot also offers a full café and coffee menu.
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Storks Bakery
2505 NE 15th AveFor freshly baked goods—including strawberry rhubarb pie and a lemon white chocolate mousse tart—stop by Stork’s Bakery. Tucked well off Wilton Drive, this spot also offers a full café and coffee menu.
Neighborhoods
There are few places in South Florida as colorful as Wilton Manors. Tucked 10 minutes north of Fort Lauderdale’s core, this city is home to more than 11,000 residents, but it exudes a small-town feel. Its limits are marked by boat-filled canals (earning it the nickname of the Island City) while its main thoroughfare, Wilton Drive, is dotted with towering palms, vibrant nightlife, restaurants offering international cuisine, and shops that span from touristy to trendy. There are plenty of modern mansions and preserved abodes to gawk at in the residential areas, too. But the vibe binding it all together is visible inclusivity and LGBTQ+ pride. To make the most of a Wilton Manors adventure, pin these experiences to the top of your itinerary.
Wilton Dr, Wilton Manors, FL, Verenigde Staten
There are few places in South Florida as colorful as Wilton Manors. Tucked 10 minutes north of Fort Lauderdale’s core, this city is home to more than 11,000 residents, but it exudes a small-town feel. Its limits are marked by boat-filled canals (earning it the nickname of the Island City) while its main thoroughfare, Wilton Drive, is dotted with towering palms, vibrant nightlife, restaurants offering international cuisine, and shops that span from touristy to trendy. There are plenty of modern mansions and preserved abodes to gawk at in the residential areas, too. But the vibe binding it all together is visible inclusivity and LGBTQ+ pride. To make the most of a Wilton Manors adventure, pin these experiences to the top of your itinerary.