2025 Fort Lauderdale Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in March)
With accolades like “Venice of America” and “The Yachting Capital of the World,” Fort Lauderdale distinguishes itself from its better-known neighbor Miami. A sophisticated urban destination with some of the cleanest beaches and waterways in the world, Fort Lauderdale mixes sun, sea, and sand with old-world charm and luxury services.Located on Florida’s southeastern coast, Fort Lauderdale is within easy driving distance to nearby well-known cities like West Palm Beach, Boca Raton, and Miami. As the county seat as well as the biggest city of Broward County, Fort Lauderdale is one of the ten largest cities in Florida. The city’s over 183,000 population reside in 4 districts, and within the Greater Fort Lauderdale area, there are 31 cities or towns such as Lauderdale-by-the Sea, Pompano Beach, and Hollywood.Fort Lauderdale has a long and rich history of over 4000 years when it was first settled by aboriginal natives. As time passed, the area came under the control of Spain, England, and the United States. Fort Lauderdale derives its name from a series of forts named after Major William Lauderdale in 1838. The area saw its first major development in the 1920s, and since then it has become a world-class international business center for marine, manufacturing, finance, high technology, and of course tourism industries. Fort Lauderdale is also the home to Port Everglades, one of the largest ship terminals in the world, and a major gateway for cruise vacations.Most visitors to Fort Lauderdale will fly into Fort Lauderdale Airport (FLL). While it’s the nearest and main international airport for the city, domestic travelers also have the option to use other airports in the region like Palm Beach International Airport, Boca Raton Airport, and Miami International Airport. Besides renting a car, visitors have several transfer options to go from the airport to the city center, such as private car, shuttle, limo service, taxi, Broward County Transit Bus, and Tri-Rail commuter train.Apart from the clean beaches, immense waterways, ample dining options, and most spectacular shopping zones, Fort Lauderdale has a vibrant art scene, pleasant parks, and marvelous museums. Indoors or out in nature, there is an abundance of activities for the whole family. Visitors can enjoy top-class dining with a show on a river cruise, take a once-in-a-lifetime trip to Everglade Park, see the city from above on a thrilling seaplane tour, and be amazed in Fort Lauderdale Antique Car Museum.
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