By Nicholas Katers
The tourism trade in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, Florida, benefits greatly from its location between Pompano
beach and
Fort Lauderdale. Visitors to Lauderdale-by-the-Sea journey past modern
resorts and homes inspired by Spanish architecture before hitting the beach. The South Florida sun and easy access to the Atlantic for snorkeling represent only two elements of the town's charms. The best trips to Lauderdale-by-the-Sea blend nature with nightlife to capture the South Florida lifestyle.
Hugh Taylor Birch State Park
The State of Florida offers plenty of activities to visitors to Lauderdale-by-the-Sea at Hugh Taylor Birch State Park. Cyclists, roller-bladers and runners use the park's 1.9-mile one-way drive year round. Birch State Park works with Mr. Cruz Rentals to offer Segway tours along the Coastal Hammock Trail, which houses marsh rabbits, tropical brush and more than 200 bird species. Families can enjoy walks, jogs and bicycle races without worrying about outside traffic during the park's Family Fitness Nights.
Hugh Taylor Birch State Park
3109 E Sunrise Blvd.
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304-3395
954-564-4521
floridastateparks.org
Colony West Country Club
The Colony West Country Club offers two courses for members of the public willing to pay premium green fees. The Glades Course is a par-63 18-hole course that spans 4,197 yards. The more challenging Champ Course covers 7,312 yards with a par score of 71 through 18 holes. The club's Pro Shop offers clubs, balls, shirts and accessories from major brands. Visitors can order drinks, appetizers and entrees from the Sand Trap Restaurant after hours spent in the South Florida heat.
Colony West Country Club
6800 NW 88th Ave.
Tamarac, FL 33321
954-721-7710
golfcolonywest.com
The Kitehouse
The Kitehouse is a popular kite surfing shop and school only minutes from Lauderdale-by-the-Sea. Beginners can take two- and five-day lessons on board balance, equipment maintenance and ocean awareness with the Gettin Schooled package from the Kitehouse. The Summer Schooled lesson plan is designed for intermediate kite surfers looking to refine their kiting and steering skills. The school's Going Mental lesson teaches advanced kite surfers to perform flips, heel-turn jibes and board grabs before hitting the ocean unsupervised.
The Kitehouse
1718 NE 26th Ave.
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33305
305-879-0549
thekitehouse.com
Culture Room
The Culture Room is an indie rock venue located in a strip mall in Fort Lauderdale. The club schedules local and national music acts every weekend along with occasional shows at the beginning of the week. The Culture Room also hosts comedians, sketch shows and other special events to reach wider audiences. Culture Room DJs and technicians use state-of-the-art equipment from Yamaha, Klark Teknik and Shure to ensure the best concert experience possible.
Culture Room
3045 N Federal Hwy.
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33306
954-564-1074
cultureroom.net
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About the Author:
Nicholas Katers has been a freelance writer since 2006. He teaches American history at Carroll University in Waukesha, Wis. His past works include articles for "CCN Magazine," "The History Teacher" and "The Internationalist" magazine. Katers holds a bachelor's degree and a master's degree in American history from University of Wisconsin-Green Bay and University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, respectively.
