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Synopsis
Try conch-blowing in Key West, kayak in the Everglades, dance till the wee hours of the morning in Miami, golf a variety of courses, or lounge on some of the most talked about beaches in the country–
Fodor's South Florida offers all these experiences and more! Our local writers have traveled throughout the country to find the best hotels, restaurants, attractions and activities to prepare you for a journey of stunning variety. Before you leave for your trip be sure to pack your Fodor's guide to ensure you don't miss a thing.
The San Francisco Chronicle sums it up best –"Fodor's guides are saturated with information."
- We frequently update our South Florida guide, and we make every effort to bring you the most accurate and thorough book. Plus we provide timely updates about the area at Fodors.com.
- Unlike other travel books, Fodor's guides rely heavily on local experts who know the territory best–so you know you're seeing the real South Florida.
- Includes full-color, pullout map of Florida and Miami & Orlando.
- We give you the planning tools you need to tailor your trip. We give options for all budgets. You make the choices.
Table of Contents
About this Book ............ 6
Chapter 1: Experience South Florida ............ 7
Whats Where ............ 8
South Florida Planner ............ 10
Great Itineraries ............ 11
If You Like ............ 12
Quintessential South Florida ............ 14
Top South Florida Attractions & Experiences ............ 16
Whats New ............ 19
Chapter 2: Palm Beach & the Treasure Coast ............ 21
Welcome to Palm Beach & the Treasure Coast ............ 22
Palm Beach & Treasure Coast Planner ............ 24
Palm Beach ............ 26
West Palm Beach ............ 37
South to Boca Raton ............ 46
The Treasure Coast ............ 59
Palm Beach & the Treasure Coast Essentials ............ 76
Chapter 3: Fort Lauderdale & Broward County ............ 79
Welcome to Ft. Lauderdale & Broward County ............ 80
Ft. Lauderdale & Broward County Planner ............ 82
Fort Lauderdale ............ 86
North on Scenic A1A ............ 110
South Broward ............ 116
Fort Lauderdale & Broward County Essentials ............ 124
Chapter 4: Miami & Miami Beach ............ 127
Welcome to Miami & Miami Beach ............ 128
Miami & Miami Beach Planner ............ 130
Exploring Miami & Miami Beach ............ 131
Where to Eat ............ 154
Best Bets for Miami Dining ............ 155
Where to Stay ............ 166
Best Bets for Miami Lodging ............ 167
Nightlife ............ 186
Sports & the Outdoors ............ 192
Shopping ............ 199
Miami & Miami Beach Essentials ............ 207
Chapter 5: The Florida Keys ............ 215
Welcome to The Florida Keys ............ 216
The Florida Keys Planner ............ 218
The Upper Keys ............ 220
The Middle Keys ............ 244
The Lower Keys ............ 253
Key West ............ 259
Florida Keys Essentials ............ 288
Chapter 6: The Everglades ............ 297
Welcome to The Everglades ............ 298
The Everglades Planner ............ 300
Biscayne National Park ............ 302
Everglades National Park ............ 305
Big Cypress National Preserve ............ 327
The Everglades Essentials ............ 328
Essentials ............ 333
Getting Started ............ 334
Booking Your Trip ............ 336
Transportation ............ 342
On The Ground ............ 344
Index ............ 347
About Our Writers ............ 352
Maps
South Florida ............ 8-9
Gold Coast and Treasure Coast ............ 28
Palm Beach & West Palm Beach ............ 31
Broward County ............ 88
Ft Lauderdale ............ 89
Miami Beach ............ 136
Downtown Miami ............ 140
Miami, Coral Gables, Coconut Grove & Key Biscayne ............ 148-149
Where to Eat in the Miami Area ............ 158-159
Where to Stay in the Miami Area ............ 170-171
Florida Keys ............ 225
Key West ............ 264
Big Cypress National Preserve & the Everglades & Biscayne National Parks ............ 307