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An elevated view of Flager Village, Fort Lauderdale – @ownombelle \/ Instagram<\/p>\n
There’s so much to like about Fort Lauderdale. Nicknamed “the Venice of America<\/a>” for its 300\u00a0miles\u00a0of inland waterways, the coastal city also has 24\u00a0miles\u00a0of ocean beaches. It’s home to\u00a0the art gallery-lined Las Olas Boulevard,\u00a0the most walkable street in Florida<\/a>, and the\u00a0Riverwalk Fort Lauderdale<\/a>, which\u00a0USA Today<\/a>\u00a0named one of the best riverwalks in the country in its 10 Best Readers’ Choice\u00a0Awards\u00a0for 2025. From pedestrian-friendly promenades to a lively art scene, many of the city’s top assets are on vibrant display in its\u00a0trendiest neighborhood<\/a>,\u00a0Flagler Village.<\/p>\n Located just steps away from the heart of\u00a0downtown,\u00a0the neighborhood has humble origins. A century ago, the area was primarily commercial, its buildings occupied by\u00a0warehouses, auto\u00a0repair\u00a0shops, and other local\u00a0businesses,\u00a0some of which had been\u00a0neglected\u00a0or even abandoned by the late 20th century. Flagler Village began to\u00a0reinvent\u00a0itself in the early 2000s, and today it’s full of luxury apartment\u00a0buildings\u00a0and stylish restaurants, caf\u00e9s, shops, and galleries, all easily accessible on foot.<\/p>\n Thanks to the smart\u00a0urban\u00a0layout and easy access to downtown,\u00a0Flagler Village is widely\u00a0considered\u00a0one of the city’s most walkable neighborhoods. As an added perk, it’s only a 15-minute\u00a0drive from the airport, and it’s even\u00a0closer\u00a0to the beach (about a ten-minute\u00a0drive) than some of Fort Lauderdale’s other pedestrian-oriented districts, like\u00a0Rio Vista,\u00a0one of the city’s oldest neighborhoods<\/a>, and\u00a0Colee Hammock,\u00a0one of Florida’s most highly desired places to live<\/a>.<\/p>\n Read more: These Are America’s Wealthiest Suburbs In 2025, According To Research<\/a><\/p>\n Explore Flagler Village’s lively art scene A mural in MASS District, Flagler Village – @aotafest \/ Instagram<\/p>\n Walking around Flagler Village is one of the easiest ways to explore its colorful art scene. Highlights include the\u00a0Music & Arts South of Sunrise (known to locals as MASS District<\/a>), a lively hub for artists and creatives. The organization supports and promotes artistic activity in the neighborhood, including the creation of street art, pop-up events at galleries, and more.<\/p>\n On the last Saturday of each month, MASS District hosts Fort Lauderdale Artwalk<\/a>, a stroll through a curated selection of art venues, food vendors, indie shops, and live music.\u00a0The event begins at 6 p.m., and a great starting point is Art Attack<\/a>, a popular modern gallery that\u00a0shares an address with MASS District headquarters. On weekends, it’s also the location of\u00a0Sunny Side Up Market<\/a>, an open-air event featuring the work of local artists and artisans as well as live music and food stands.\u00a0There are several more art galleries on the same block, and around the corner you’ll find a selection of hip bars and eateries. One intriguing option for lunch or dinner is\u00a0Heritage<\/a>\u00a0(open Wednesday through Sunday from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 5 to 11 p.m.), a minimalist eatery with an inventive menu and a full bar.<\/p>\n To make the area even more enticing, coming\u00a0soon to the neighborhood’s busy art scene is\u00a0the Flagler Arts and Technology District<\/a> (FAT Village), a mixed-use urban development featuring exhibition and gallery spaces, street art, and outdoor art events. The\u00a0$500 million project is already underway and is set for completion in 2027.<\/p>\n Ready to discover more hidden gems and expert travel tips? Subscribe to our free newsletter<\/a> and add us as a preferred search source<\/a> for access to the world’s best-kept travel secrets.<\/p>\n![\"A](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/3377b0fa3af8872cf9e4fa69becc4bcf.jpeg\"\/)
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