Boats sailing through canals in Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Scenic Waterways

The beautiful and numerous canals of Fort Lauderdale earn the nickname of the “Venice of Florida”.

Fort Lauderdale Beach

Fort Lauderdale Beach with a wavy ledge separating the sidewalk from the beach

Hugh Taylor Birch State Park

Long Lake at Hugh Taylor Birch State Park surrounded by lush foliage in Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Lauderdale-by-the-Sea

Lauderdale by the Sea Pier extending from a beach in Lauderdale by the Sea, Florida

Sun, Sand & Surf

Encounter museums, renowned restaurants and designer stores as you wander along Fort Lauderdale’s Las Olas Boulevard. Step into nature while remaining close to the port at Hugh Taylor Birch State Park. Travel the seemingly endless beaches of the Fort Lauderdale coastline.

Did You Know? You can reach Florida's Coral Reef from Lauderdale-by-the-Sea without a boat. It begins just 100 yards from shore, making it perfect for snorkeling and swimming.

Riverwalk Fort Lauderdale

The Riverwalk along the New River in downtown Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Las Olas Boulevard

Las Olas Beach in Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Walkable Downtown

Stroll along Riverwalk Fort Lauderdale, often called “Florida’s Most Beautiful Mile”. Grab a beach chair and relax on the golden sands of Las Olas Beach.

Flamingo Gardens

A flamingo wading through water

Historic Stranahan House Museum

The Historic Stranahan House Museum in Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Bonnet House Museum & Gardens

The Bonnett House Museum & Gardens in Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Museums & Gardens

Encounter Florida’s most iconic bird and a host of other wildlife at Flamingo Gardens. Learn about the history of Fort Lauderdale by visiting its oldest surviving building at the Historic Stranahan House Museum. Step back in time to the beginning of the 20th century at the beautiful Bonnet House Museum & Gardens.