Fort Lauderdale, Florida is also known as "Venice of America". With seven miles of beautiful beaches and 185 miles of local waterways, water sport activities are the most popular forms of recreation. Wide brick walkways linking boutiques, restaurants, shops and museums with luxuriant, tropical scenery, lavish landscaping, and a "wave wall" with neon accent lighting, has given Fort Lauderdale's famous beach new style and sophistication. One of the most memorable walks you can take in Fort Lauderdale is on the Fort Lauderdale Riverwalk. This recently completed linear promenade along the New River in downtown is considered by many "Florida's Most Beautiful Mile," linking boutiques, restaurants, shops and museums with lush, tropical scenery.