Fort Lauderdale sits on the Atlantic coast of South Florida, a city of canals, beaches, and boats known as the Venice of America. Miles of inland waterways wind past homes and marinas, and the Intracoastal Waterway carries yachts through the heart of town. Las Olas Boulevard, the city's main street, offers shops, galleries, and restaurants from downtown to the beach. Fort Lauderdale Beach gives residents a wide promenade and white sand, and the Bonnet House Museum and Gardens preserves a historic estate with tropical grounds.