International Swimming Hall of Fame, Fort Lauderdale (must see)
The International Swimming Hall of Fame is dedicated to the history of swimming. The building has a location on the Harbour Isles that looks over New River Sound.
Visitors to the International Swimming Hall of Fame will find a 7,500 square foot building filled with swimming memorabilia. Included are Olympic medals swimsuits, photography and swim-related art from such notable artists as Norman Rockwell and LeRoy Neiman.
The museum offers a screening room where visitors can learn about water safety or watch such classics as "Million Dollar Mermaid" or "Tarzan the Ape Man." It also includes a tribute to Ronald Reagan and John F. Kennedy who were champion swimmers in their younger years.
Those inspired by the International Swimming Hall of Fame may take interest in the pools. The International Swimming Hall of Fame Complex includes two 50 meter pools, a diving well and a training pool.
The International Swimming Hall of Fame was established in 1962. Originally, it was merely a shrine that accompanied an Olympic sized pool.
Visitors to the International Swimming Hall of Fame will find a 7,500 square foot building filled with swimming memorabilia. Included are Olympic medals swimsuits, photography and swim-related art from such notable artists as Norman Rockwell and LeRoy Neiman.
The museum offers a screening room where visitors can learn about water safety or watch such classics as "Million Dollar Mermaid" or "Tarzan the Ape Man." It also includes a tribute to Ronald Reagan and John F. Kennedy who were champion swimmers in their younger years.
Those inspired by the International Swimming Hall of Fame may take interest in the pools. The International Swimming Hall of Fame Complex includes two 50 meter pools, a diving well and a training pool.
The International Swimming Hall of Fame was established in 1962. Originally, it was merely a shrine that accompanied an Olympic sized pool.
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Sight Name: International Swimming Hall of Fame
Sight Location: Fort Lauderdale, USA (See walking tours in Fort Lauderdale)
Sight Type: Museum/Gallery
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Sight Location: Fort Lauderdale, USA (See walking tours in Fort Lauderdale)
Sight Type: Museum/Gallery
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Walking Tours in Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Create Your Own Walk in Fort Lauderdale
Creating your own self-guided walk in Fort Lauderdale is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.
Fort Lauderdale Downtown Walking Tour
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Fort Lauderdale was originally inhabited by the Tequesta. Like many other native people, they faced disease and expulsion when European explorers made their way to the Florida shores.
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Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.5 Km or 0.9 Miles
Fort Lauderdale was originally inhabited by the Tequesta. Like many other native people, they faced disease and expulsion when European explorers made their way to the Florida shores.
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Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.5 Km or 0.9 Miles
Downtown Historical Buildings
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One such notable institution, preserving the city's heritage, is the Fort Lauderdale... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.4 Km or 2.1 Miles
One such notable institution, preserving the city's heritage, is the Fort Lauderdale... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.4 Km or 2.1 Miles
Fort Lauderdale Beach Walking Tour
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One of the notable local attractions is the Bonnet House Museum and Gardens. This historic estate... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 4.9 Km or 3 Miles
One of the notable local attractions is the Bonnet House Museum and Gardens. This historic estate... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 4.9 Km or 3 Miles