Spaghetti, gondola rides, and art are typically associated with Venice, Italy. However, you can grasp a similar experience in a different city, and we’re not talking about the “Other Venice” (Chioggia, Italy), which also has beautiful canals but fewer crowds. This town is on a whole different continent, and you can get there without your passport … in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. While you might think the Sunshine State’s southeast city is only known for its sparkling blue beaches, according to Visit Lauderdale, it’s nicknamed the “Venice of America” due to its 300 miles of inland waterways, rows of galleries, and well-known boating culture.