When You’re Strange
Strange Tours Fort Lauderdale, 301 S Andrews Ave., 504.258.0760, strangetoursftl.com
From swampy frontier days to the 20th-century world that gives writers like John MacDonald and Carl Hiaasen something to go on, Fort Lauderdale has always had an, er, colorful side. Tour our fascinating city from an unusual perspective and get a closer look at the sort of history that lurks down the alleys of Fort Lauderdale. Strange True Tours tells the most intriguing Fort Lauderdale tales from history, as well as modern-day happenings. From ghosts, legends and folklore to history tours for grown-ups, uncover the hidden truths through this award-winning tour company’s thoroughly researched, fact-based outings.
Follow That Turtle!
Summertime Moonlight Sea Turtle Walks, 401 SW 2nd St., 954.713.0930, mods.org
The turtles are on the move again. Bring the family out to the Museum of Discovery and Science for an incredible evening of learning about sea turtles, and then venture over to Fort Lauderdale Beach with the group for a stroll to discover a sea turtle answering the call of the sea. If weather permits and you’re lucky, you could even see a 300-pound female Loggerhead sea turtle take to the beach to lay her eggs in the same location she hatched from as a baby. (MODS cannot guarantee a sea turtle spotting during your moonlit walk – they know about science, but even they aren’t that good.) Choose from the following dates and call in advance to reserve your spot: June 7 to 9, 14 to 16, 21 to 23, 28 to 30, and July 5 to7 and 12 to 14. Prices are $18 for members and $20 for non-members.
Good to GO
GOLauderdale App, golauderdale.org
This new, real-time Fort Lauderdale travel app incorporates interactive mapping with up-to-date public transportation schedules and information, making getting from A to B extra-easy. Not sure where you’re headed but you want to get out of the house, anyway? No problem. The DDA has partnered with Broward County Transit and Traffic Engineering, City of Fort Lauderdale, South Florida Regional Transportation Authority, All Aboard Florida, the Wave Streetcar, Broward Center for Performing Arts and the Riverwalk Trust among others to catalogue Fort Lauderdale’s best events and dining options in addition to its extensive Fort Lauderdale transit options. Designed with both locals and tourists in mind, GOLauderdale is a must-download for those who like to have the whole city at their fingertips. Download the free app in your app store.
