Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Promising a beautiful holiday experience on the East Coast, Fort Lauderdale is often referred to as the ‘Venice of America’ thanks to its expansive canal system. With over 4,000 restaurants and more than 120 nightclubs, this tiny town has transformed into one of the most desirable vacation destinations in Florida.

Local and Cultural Highlights

Fort Lauderdale was named for its origins in the Second Seminole War, when a series of fortifications were built on New River in 1838. Since then, the historical riverfront has been transformed into a modern, urban playground. Gondola rides can be taken on the canals, or visitors can stroll down the red-brick road of Riverwalk to the Arts and Entertainment District. This is a partnership of cultural institutions offering a unique selection of shops,...

Points of interest - Fort Lauderdale

Beaches

Casinos

Convention and Government Buildings

Family Activities

Golf Courses

  • Inverrary Country Club East Course

  • Club at Emerald Hills

  • Hillcrest Golf and Country Club

  • Colony West Country Club

  • Plantation Preserve Golf Course and Country Club

  • Sunrise Country Club

  • Davie Golf and Country Club

  • Grande Oaks Golf Club

  • Jacaranda Golf Club

  • Woodmont Country Club

  • Palm-Aire Country Club

  • Diplomat Country Club Golf Course

  • Aqua Golf Driving Range

  • Orangebrook Golf and Country Club

  • Pompano Beach Municipal Golf Course

Harbors and Seaports

Historic Buildings

  • Bonnet House Museum and Gardens

Museums

  • Gallery of Amazing Things

  • IGFA Fishing Hall of Fame and Museum

  • Schacknow Museum of Fine Arts

  • Plantation Historical Museum

  • My Jewish Discovery Place Children's Museum

  • Naval Air Station Fort Lauderdale Museum

Parks and Natural Sites

  • Plantation Heritage Park

  • Hugh Taylor Birch State Park

  • Tree Tops Park

  • Anne Kolb Nature Center

  • Easterlin Park

  • Colohatchee Park

  • West Lake Park

  • Fern Forest Nature Park

  • Topeekeegee Yugnee Park

  • Secret Woods Nature Center

  • Dr. Von D. Mizell-Eula Johnson State Park

  • Sunview Park

  • Hollywood North Beach Park

Shopping Areas

  • Shoppes of Oakland Forest

  • Sheridan Square Shopping Center

  • Coral Square Mall

  • Las Olas Boulevard

  • Pompano Citi Centre

  • Fort Lauderdale Swan Shop

  • Westfield Broward Mall

  • Lakes Mall

  • Swap Shop

  • Westgate Shopping Center

  • Plantation Village Shopping Center

  • Shoppes of Wilton Manors

Sports Stadiums

  • Sunrise Tennis Club Park

  • Fort Lauderdale Stadium

  • Davie Pro Rodeo

Theaters

  • Pompano Beach Amphitheatre

Universities

  • Nova Southeastern University

  • Buehler Planetarium and Observatory

Wineries

  • Funky Buddha Brewery

Fort Lauderdale City Map

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Popular Hotels in Fort Lauderdale, Florida

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  • Conrad Fort Lauderdale Beach

    Conrad Fort Lauderdale Beach

    551 N Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33304, US
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  • Hilton Fort Lauderdale Marina

    Hilton Fort Lauderdale Marina

    1881 SE 17th St, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33316, US
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    Located in Fort Lauderdale (East Fort Lauderdale), Hilton Fort Lauderdale Marina is within a 5-minute walk of Greater Fort Lauderdale-Broward County... Read more…

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  • Hyatt Centric Las Olas Fort Lauderdale

    Hyatt Centric Las Olas Fort Lauderdale

    100 East Las Olas Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301, US
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    With a stay at Hyatt Centric Las Olas Fort Lauderdale, you'll be centrally located in Fort Lauderdale, steps from Las Olas Boulevard and NSU Art Museum... Read more…

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  • Fort Lauderdale Marriott Harbor Beach Resort & Spa

    Fort Lauderdale Marriott Harbor Beach Resort & Spa

    3030 Holiday Dr, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33316, US
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  • Pelican Grand Beach Resort - A Noble House Resort

    Pelican Grand Beach Resort - A Noble House Resort

    2000 North Ocean Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33305, US
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    With a stay at Pelican Grand Beach Resort - A Noble House Resort in Fort Lauderdale (East Fort Lauderdale), you'll be a 1-minute drive from Fort Lauderdale... Read more…

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  • B Ocean Resort Fort Lauderdale Beach

    B Ocean Resort Fort Lauderdale Beach

    1140 Seabreeze Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33316, US
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    A stay at B Ocean Resort Fort Lauderdale Beach places you in the heart of Fort Lauderdale, within a 15-minute walk of Las Olas Beach and Fort Lauderdale... Read more…

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  • W Fort Lauderdale

    W Fort Lauderdale

    401 North Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33304, US
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  • Beach House Fort Lauderdale, a Hilton Resort

    Beach House Fort Lauderdale, a Hilton Resort

    505 N Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33304, US
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    With a stay at Beach House Fort Lauderdale, a Hilton Resort in Fort Lauderdale (East Fort Lauderdale), you'll be a 3-minute walk from Fort Lauderdale Beach... Read more…

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