Furnished Apartment Fort Lauderdale

You'll most likely want to explore the area surrounding your Fort Lauderdale short term housing to find your best bets in dining, shopping and other activities. Read on to learn more about what the short term housing in Fort Lauderdale has to offer!

Dining

Fort Lauderdale has a sophisticated restaurant scene, with everything from al fresco waterfront dining to quaint bistros. Las Olas Boulevard, along the Fort Lauderdale Riverwalk, offers a plethora of dining options from around the world. Favorite restaurants in this area include Mark's on Las Olas, Big City Tavern and Indigo Restaurant.

And since Fort Lauderdale is located on the East Coast of Florida, it has great seafood. For some of the best fish in town, check out Cap's Place Island Restaurant, Hobo's Fish Joint and Sunfish Grill.

Shopping

Between antique shops, malls and specialty stores, you'll be able to find everything you need in your Fort Lauderdale short term housing. Most residents get their shopping done in one of the area's multiple malls. The Gallery at Beach Place, located on A1A across from the beach, offers upscale beach shops, as well as plenty of places to grab a bite to eat. And just down the road is the Galleria which houses over 150 stores and is one of the county's largest malls. Broward Mall is also another popular destination with hundreds of well known stores, such as Ann Taylor Loft, Hollister and Dillards.

For a different kind of shopping, take a trip to Las Olas Boulevard, located in Downtown Fort Lauderdale. There you can find a wide variety of stores with everything from the latest fashions to one-of-a-kind works of art. In the nearby Dania you'll find many antique dealers and shops along Federal Highway. And bargain shoppers can visit Sawgrass Mills Outlets for over 300 discount stores.

Nightlife

Fort Lauderdale has a great nightlife for short term housing residents. A bit calmer than South Beach, short term housing residents in Fort Lauderdale can enjoy a fun night out without the "pressures" that come along with going out in Miami. Bars and clubs abound with a laidback atmosphere perfect for kicking up your heels and relaxing. The area also has multiple gay-friendly bars and clubs for Fort Lauderdale short term housing residents.

But where to go once you've settled in your short term housing in Fort Lauderdale? At Beach Place, you'll find multiple bars, such as Howl at the Moon (piano bar) and Fat Tuesday (with Slurpee-like drinks). A few blocks down the street, you'll find the Elbo Room (famous from "Where the Boys Are"). Fort Lauderdale's staple hangout is Shooters, a waterfront bar and restaurant. Also check out the nightlife at Riverwalk, in particular Murphy's Law and Interlude Bar & Cabaret.

To keep on top of what's going on during your stay in your short term housing check out Fort Lauderdale's free paper City Link or the Fort Lauderdale edition of the New Times.

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