Gangster and Prohibition History Tour of Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
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Trip Type: Historical & Heritage Tours
Duration: 90 minutes
Come along on the original history tour of Fort Lauderdale and the New River/Riverwalk area. Spanning Fort Lauderdale's history from native massacres and rum runners to the gangsters and "go fast boats", the city has a sordid history that helped shape South Florida and gave it the name "Fort Liquor-dale". Your expert guide will weave these real people and events into an entertaining evening. This leisurely adult walking tour also features the added benefit of cocktails (available to purchase).
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Come along on the original history tour of Fort Lauderdale and the New River/Riverwalk area. Spanning Fort Lauderdale's history from native massacres and rum runners to the gangsters and "go fast boats", the city has a sordid history that helped shape South Florida and gave it the name "Fort Liquor-dale". Your expert guide will weave these real people and events into an entertaining evening. This leisurely adult walking tour also features the added benefit of cocktails (available to purchase).Murder and mayhem abound on the streets and history books of Fort Lauderdale and you will discover it all on this adult-only history tour!
Begin your tour at a local pub, where cocktails and cold drinks are available for purchase. Departing from the pub, head up the New River, where your expert local guide will regale you with stories of the early days of Fort Lauderdale, how the Seminole Wars shaped the area, the train, and gangsters from the Prohibition when Fort "Liquor-dale" got her reputation for rum runners and bootleggers.
Head off the Entertainment District and back down to the River, and hear true tales from the days of Miami Vice; the 'go fast' boats and the men who ran from the law while providing illicit goods for the party crowd of South Florida.
Finally, learn about how the 1970's and 80's were a haven for both the growing speedboat world and the narcotics trade. This led to a technology war between the good guys and the bad, while enhancing the ever growing world of offshore powerboat racing- which led to murder and deceit.
Due to language and subject matter, this is an adult history tour for ages 18 and over.
Begin your tour at a local pub, where cocktails and cold drinks are available for purchase. Departing from the pub, head up the New River, where your expert local guide will regale you with stories of the early days of Fort Lauderdale, how the Seminole Wars shaped the area, the train, and gangsters from the Prohibition when Fort "Liquor-dale" got her reputation for rum runners and bootleggers.
Head off the Entertainment District and back down to the River, and hear true tales from the days of Miami Vice; the 'go fast' boats and the men who ran from the law while providing illicit goods for the party crowd of South Florida.
Finally, learn about how the 1970's and 80's were a haven for both the growing speedboat world and the narcotics trade. This led to a technology war between the good guys and the bad, while enhancing the ever growing world of offshore powerboat racing- which led to murder and deceit.
Due to language and subject matter, this is an adult history tour for ages 18 and over.
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