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Visit Lauderdale

Whats New for 2024

By Stacy Ritter

s I sit down to share the exciting tapestry that 2024 On the home front, one of Fort Lauderdale’s most iconic
has woven for Greater Fort Lauderdale, my heart landmarks is making a big return. After a period of
Abrims with enthusiasm. It’s not just about events, but rejuvenation, the legendary Pier Sixty-Six is reopening its
it’s about the pulse of our destination, the beat of our streets, doors to welcome everyone back to its timeless charm. This
and the vibrant energy that makes Greater Fort Lauderdale the legendary hotel has stood as a beacon of sophistication
treasure it is. This will be a year where every sunrise promises for decades, and its return will add to Fort Lauderdale’s
new possibilities and every sunset unveils a fresh adventure. waterfront allure. It’s a reunion with a maritime masterpiece
that has witnessed the ebb and flow of Fort Lauderdale’s
Let’s start our journey by reminiscing about the enchanting
135th Rose Parade, where Greater Fort Lauderdale’s spirit history. Get ready to bask in the sunsets, sip cocktails by the
painted the streets of Pasadena, California. Visit Lauderdale’s water, and create new memories at this beloved destination.
custom-built float was crafted with love and showcased the The hotel will feature striking mid-century modern architecture,
heart and soul of Fort Lauderdale – a kaleidoscope of diverse the angled balconies offer unparalleled and awe-inspiring
people and iconic attractions. To everyone who celebrated views of the Fort Lauderdale skyline.
with us, you are the heartbeat of our destination and we’re Now get ready to rev up your taste buds. Our dining scene
eternally grateful for the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to is sizzling with innovation, and I can’t wait for you to savor
showcase our home to the world. the flavors of Baoshi, an avant-garde Asian food hall in
Pembroke Pines that’ll transport you to Asia
without leaving Broward County. It’s more
than a meal, but a culinary odyssey in
our backyard. For those craving Parisian
charms, Café Bastille near the Riverwalk
District is your rendezvous with French
delights, complete with freshly baked
pastries and weekend happy hours that
dance to the rhythm of live DJs.

Grandma’s Secret, Broward County’s only
Uzbekistan restaurant in Dania Beach,
invites you on a journey through Middle
Eastern and Central Asian cuisines.
Nestled within the Conrad Fort Lauderdale
Beach Hotel is a family-owned restaurant,
Vitolo. Chef Anthony Vitolo invites you
to a culinary journey that goes beyond
the plate. It’s a symphony of flavors, a
celebration of family, and an ode to the joy
of shared meals.
Fort Lauderdale isn’t just about sun and
sand; it’s about creating memories. Prepare
for an adrenaline rush at The Fort, South
Florida’s 10-acre pickleball haven with 43
courts, including the world’s first official
pickleball stadium.

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