Fort Lauderdale is a chic tropical destination-a la Miami Beach, about 30 miles to the south, a Florida city which attracts more than nine million tourists per year.

To best understand Fort Lauderdale’s reputation, it will be better if you get out of the water. Riverfront Cruises offers leisurely hour-and-a-half tours for $14 that take in the sights, from Port Everlades to the mansions along the New River.

The Las Olas River House is a new luxury condominium in Fort Lauderdale.

And speaking about water, the Fort Lauderdale area is a home to two halls of fame with distinctly aquatic themes. The Fishing Hall of Fame and Museum, 300 Gulf Stream Way, Dania Beach is a fantastic outing even for the non-angler; exhibits cover everything from world-record catches to a Catch Gallery, where you can try your hand at fishing, via simulator.

The children’s attraction at the Seminole Hard Rock Casino complex in Hollywood is its many swimming pools and waterfalls.

The State Park offers many opportunities for spotting native birds, marine animals, and wildlife.

This $5.7 million home in the municipality of Wellington in Palm Beach County comes with its own stables and 20 acres.