Ft. Lauderdale is known as the “Venice of America” because of its many beautiful waterways. One of the best ways to explore the city is from the water. Water taxi staff provide a narrated excursion ride that includes historical and fun information about the many mansions and mega yachts that line the waterways. There are a 10 stops in Ft. Lauderdale, and 1 stop in Hollywood at the Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort and the Historic Hollywood Broadwalk offering live entertainment nightly. Additionally, Water Taxi operates a complimentary Water Trolley that is supported by the City of Ft. Lauderdale that makes 8 stops along the River Route.
Since I am not traveling during this time, I found some old photos from a water trolley ride on the New River in Ft. Lauderdale. The river connects to the Intracoastal and Atlantic Ocean at one end and to a canal system providing access to the Everglades on the others. Today’s photos are from a short trip around Las Olas Boulevard area in downtown Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. The water taxi has a free service around Las Olas Boulevard and a paid water tour covering a larger area.
Las Olas Boulevard is a main road in downtown Ft. Lauderdale with shopping and restaurants. The eastern section connects with canals and waterfront homes.
Stranahan House on New River is the home of Fort Lauderdale pioneers Frank and Ivy Stranahan. Built in 1901 as a trading post and converted into a residence for the Stranahans in 1906, the house is the oldest surviving structure in Broward County.
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That sounds like a fun outing and something I would enjoy!
…a gret way to get around the high rent district.
Thank you for bringing back some wonderful memories of Ft. Lauderdale for me. I hope you get to go back there before too long!
wait a couple of years and then come on down
Great way to see how the other half live.
Now that looks like fun!!
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The water taxi looks like a fun way to get around. Beautiful photos!
Have a great day and a happy weekend!
This looks like it would be such fun!
I think all boat trips are fun. I just love the water.
I love the idea of a water taxi. It looks like somebody has a gargantuan yacht!!
Yes there are a lot of sombodies with yachts in Ft Lauderdale – a place for the rich during the winter. It is a fun ride for sure.
Carol – maybe it brings out the peeping tom in me … I would be fascinated to “tour” the homes and yachts along the waterway. Thanks for showing Mosaic Monday this unique aspect of Ft. Lauderdale!
Beautiful! Oh man I wish I had of known about this several years ago when I was there. I was only there with a friend picking up her daughter but we would have found a moment. Shucks. Guess I need to go back.
What a great idea, a water taxi! Those are some lovely photos!
Indeed, I know Venice but was never before in Ft. Lauderdale. Thank you for sharing this Post, I enjoyed reading. To drive with the water taxi must be cool.
Have a good week. Happy MosaicMonday
I’ve wanted to go to Venice for many years – must be wonderful!
I would love riding on a water taxi! That area is SO beautiful and I’ve enjoyed your photos! Have a good day! It’s raining here but I have inside projects planned for the week. How are you?
light rain off and on today – just watching the weather to see where it blows – have a good day
Beautiful! I’ve never thought much about Fort Lauderdale, but now I totally want to go.
I love to be on the water, but have a hubby who gets motion sickness. <>
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That sounds like fun! I would enjoy a ride on a water taxi.
Happy Tuesday, Carol!
Have a lovely day Veronica!
I’d love to do that water taxi ride, stopping off here and there. There’s nothing quite like a boat ride to relax us, unless you get sea-sick I suppose.