Wilton Manors, Island City in South Florida
Escape to Wilton Manors, the Island City located just north of downtown Fort Lauderdale. The City of Wilton Manors is approximately two square miles in area and is located in Broward County, Florida. Wilton Manors is often referred to as the “Island City” since its boundaries follow the North and South Forks of the Middle River. Located minutes of the beach and downtown Fort Lauderdale, Wilton Manors is quickly becoming one of South Florida’s most attractive communities in which to live and work, and is definitely the “place to be” in South Florida.
Wilton Manors is known as a gay village, and ranks 3rd in the U.S.A. for its percentage of gays as a proportion of total population (nearby Fort Lauderdale ranks 4th in metro areas, per capita). Wilton Manors has approximately 1270% more gay men per capita than the national average. The city also boasts a majority gay city council.
If you’re looking to escape to the sunshine, and enjoy our piece of paradise with your partner – or you’re looking to meet someone new – Wilton Manors is the place to visit, and Aragon Inn is the place to stay! Walk to the city’s top gay establishments including restaurants, clubs, and bars – several which are considered to be the state’s best! If you’re looking to enjoy the outdoors, Wilton Manors boasts several recreational facilities including Colohatchee Nature Park, a 9.3 acres recreational facility complete with a boardwalk for nature observation, a dog park, and a boat ramp for watercraft launches.