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Intracoastal Waterway

Fort Lauderdale, FL
4.5 of 5 stars 165 Reviews
Type: Bodies of Water, Beaches
Activities: Sailing
Description: Navigate the canals that have earned Fort Lauderdale its nickname, "Venice of America."
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Fort Lauderdale
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW
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You can boat through these waterways enjoying the large mansions and stopping at some really good restaurants/bars

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Winnipeg, Manitoba
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 NEW
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Buy a day pass on the water taxi and travel the water taxi's entire route getting on & off as you please. You will see some beautiful mansions & yachts along the route.

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Hollywood, Florida, United States
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25 reviews 25 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

Always a pleasure to be on the water. From early morning sunrises to late afternoon sunsets, the Intercostal Waterway offers fishing, boating, and sailing opportunies as well as glimpses of marine and birdlife.

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Myrtle Point, Oregon
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23 reviews 23 reviews
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7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012

We didn't go far, but it was pretty cool to see some of the city from this waterway.

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florida, usa
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012

Nice views of waterway and enjoyable to watch boats go by.

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Coral Springs, Florida
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3 reviews 3 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012

Love the water & bar hopping. Ft Lauderdale is the Venice of America.

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Federal Way, Washington
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4 reviews 4 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012

A good way to get around and you learn a lot of fun facts.

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Brampton, Canada
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012

the tour guide was very informative, it was good to see the homes of the rich and famous

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012

for a great view of millionaire row homes and unbelieveable yachts

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New York City, New York
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012

wow paddle boarding here was great! I actually got to use my foldable board there. Glad I had it in my trunk.

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