Every single year there are people looking to go on a vacation with their significant other, and this is the reason why the travel industry is doing so well, even in this time of economic crisis. So people are looking everywhere for a nice getaway, they look to Europe, Canada, Italy, sometimes even as far as Japan. But did you know that you can have a romantic getaway right here in the United States? It's hard to believe, but there are many vacation spots right here in the states that are just as romantic as any place you can go abroad!

One such place is known as Fort Lauderdale, Florida, which is located just twenty-three miles north of Miami. The original Fort Lauderdale was built in 1838 by Commander William Lauderdale, but abandoned in 1842 at the conclusion of the Seminole war. It is widely regarded as the 'Venice of America', due to its waterways, and was additionally once called the spring break capital of Florida. Since that time it has essentially matured and become a very nice place for anyone to visit. So what all can you do in this amazing city, when you are with that special person?

Dining:

Casablanca Café: A very nice Mediterranean restaurant where California wines are served raspberry vinaigrette flounders and Thai coconut muscles are served, along with an upstairs patio view if you dare to come early. Perhaps the best part about this establishment, is that it doesn't require reservations.

Blue Moon Fish Co.: Lobsters, Soufflé, Mussels, and a beautiful room to dine in where seal life is etched onto the windows. It is a very fine dining establishment of bronze lamps and an outside dining area that overlooks the sea. Make your reservation on the bar overlooking the water so that you and the one you love can behold the majesty of the ocean at this restaurant that people all over have been craving to get into!

Places to Go:

Bonnet House Museum & Gardens: This structure was built in the 1920s by Frederic Clay Bartlett, as his own personal version of a plantation house. It's amazing to walk through this structure and see a piece of history preserved. Admission is $20.00, but residents of the area receive $3.00 off, and members are admitted for free.

Fort Lauderdale Beach(South): Between 17th Street and Sunrise Boulevard, you will find one of the most amazing beaches that the state of Florida has to offer. Enjoy a walk on the beach with the one you love, bury your toes in the sand, and best all experience the breathtaking view of an ocean that stretches on forever.


Entertainment:

Broward Center for the Performing Arts: This is a wonderful place to go see a show with the one you love. There are people from all over that perform, whether they're doing talent shoes, or theatrical performances. Best of all, they have balcony seats!

Museum of Discovery and Science and IMAX 3D Theater: There are very few people on earth that don't enjoy a good museum, or at the very least a decent trip to the Imax. Head tot his museum to learn all kinds of things about our world which include gravity, animal life, and so many other things, and if you get bored of that, go see one o the many shows that is playing at the Imax!
These are just a few of the things that you can do while in Fort Lauderdale Florida, the Venice of America. There's plenty more, but no doubt, you'll discover those whily you're exploring this one of a kind city!

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