Fort Lauderdale
United States · FloridaUS
City in Florida, United States
Fort Lauderdale is a coastal city located in the U.S. state of Florida, 30 miles (48 km) north of Miami along the Atlantic Ocean. It is the seat of government of and most populous city in Broward County with a population of 182,760 at the 2020 census, making it the tenth-most populous city in Florida. After Miami and Hialeah, Fort Lauderdale is the third-most populous city in the Miami Metro Area, which had a population of 6,166,488 in 2019.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 182,760
- Coordinates
- 26.122, -80.143
- Timezone
- America/New_York
- Elevation
- 11 m
Overview of Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale — a medium-sized town in Florida, United States — is worth a place on your map. Around 182,760 people live here. Which matters when you decide how long to stay. Its strongest draws are water sports, adventure and nature. Its northern-hemisphere position decides when the high season falls.
Things to do in Fort Lauderdale
Water Sports in Fort Lauderdale
(8)Looking for water sports? Fort Lauderdale has Bodyboard, Diving, Jet Skiing, Paddleboarding and Sailboats. In all, 8 activities are recorded in this category. This reflects only what is documented for Fort Lauderdale.
Adventure in Fort Lauderdale
(1)Adventure in Fort Lauderdale covers Boat Rides. Plan them together and you have a full day. This reflects only what is documented for Fort Lauderdale.
Nature in Fort Lauderdale
(1)Fort Lauderdale records Beaches under nature. All of it is drawn from Fort Lauderdale's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Nightlife in Fort Lauderdale
(1)Looking for nightlife? Fort Lauderdale has Casinos. Plan them together and you have a full day. This reflects only what is documented for Fort Lauderdale.
Shopping in Fort Lauderdale
(1)Our data lists Food as shopping options here. Plan them together and you have a full day. Straight from the activity profile stored for Fort Lauderdale.
Best time to visit Fort Lauderdale
June to September brings the conditions water activities need. Snow activities belong to December to February. Culture, dining and nightlife hold up in every season.
Getting there & around
Reach Fort Lauderdale by regional transport from the nearest hub in Florida; the core is compact enough to walk. Time zone: America/New_York.
Similar destinations
Places near Fort Lauderdale that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Fort Lauderdale known for?
- Fort Lauderdale, in Florida, United States, is best known for water sports, adventure and nature. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 182,760 residents.
- What can you do in Fort Lauderdale?
- Recorded activities in Fort Lauderdale include Bodyboard, Diving, Jet Skiing, Paddleboarding and Sailboats. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- When is the best time to visit Fort Lauderdale?
- June to September brings the conditions water activities need. Snow activities belong to December to February. Culture, dining and nightlife hold up in every season.
- Where is Fort Lauderdale located?
- Fort Lauderdale is located in Florida, United States. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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