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Fort Lauderdale Tourist Information and Fort Lauderdale Tourism
(Fort Lauderdale, Florida - FL, USA US)



Fort Lauderdale, known throughout America as a major spring break resort, has recently completely reinvented itself and Fort Lauderdale is now also an upbeat, cosmopolitan tourist destination, full of major tourist attractions.

Home to a number of spectacular marinas, waterways and canals, Fort Lauderdale is full of yachts and boats of all sizes, together with many historic sites, cultural districts and spectacular beach areas. Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale is Florida's deepest harbor, where many enormous cruise liners regularly dock. Nearby, the Fort Lauderdale Beach district features a long promenade, lined with hotels, bars, restaurants and shops.




There are many helpful Fort Lauderdale tourist information offices, standing in and around central Fort Lauderdale city center, full of information about the many tourist attractions in the area. The Broward County Visitors Bureau on Eller Drive is one of Fort Lauderdale's premier tourism outlets, overflowing with colorful leaflets, guides, tourist information, travel maps, and tourism information about the Fort Lauderdale's Downtown District, Beach District, Uptown Business District and New River area.

There are many hotels in the Fort Lauderdale area, being particularly concentrated in the city center and along El Mar Drive, Fort Lauderdale Beach Boulevard, Holiday Drive, North Ocean Boulevard, Seabreeze Boulevard and South Ocean Lane. A number of hotels can also be found near to Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (FLL), location to the south of Fort Lauderdale. More information on Fort Lauderdale Hotels.

Fort Lauderdale features many superb tourist attractions, including Flamingo Gardens - with around 60 acres / 24 hectares of lush botanical gardens and an abundance of natural and exotic beauty; Jungle Queen Riverboat Tours - a traditional Mississippi riverboat, providing guided sightseeing tours; Glassbottom Boat Tours - the perfect way to view Fort Lauderdale's breathtaking coral reefs and underwater marine creatures; the Pompano Park Harness Track - the only pari-mutuel harness racetrack in Florida; Riverwalk Downtown Fort Lauderdale - an important green belt area within the city, with picnic areas, walking and jogging trails, and street entertainers; and Mills Pond Park - a big city park offering many recreational and sporting activities in Fort Lauderdale.

Other important tourist attractions in Fort Lauderdale include the Big Cypress Seminole Reservation - with information about the history of the Fort Lauderdale area, once the native land of the Seminole Indians; Old Fort Lauderdale Village - a historic district with Broward County's largest collection of late 19th- to early 20th-century buildings; and Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church - one of Fort Lauderdale's most famous churches, towering high into the sky. More information on Fort Lauderdale Tourist Attractions and Fort Lauderdale Landmarks.

Tourist attractions located close to Fort Lauderdale include the Anne Kolb Nature Center - in nearby Hollywood, Florida, with many outdoor nature-based activities and a multi-level aquarium; Hollywood North Beach Park - Hollywood's public beach with clean white sands and good facilities; Miami Metro Zoo - cage-free and one of Miami's most popular tourist attractions, just a short drive from Fort Lauderdale; Quiet Waters Park - a high-tech water center, full of tunnels and fast slides; Sawgrass Recreation Park - guided airboat tours through the Florida Everglades; and the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino - close to both Miami and Fort Lauderdale, a major tourist attractions with an enormous casino. More information on Fort Lauderdale Attractions Nearby.

Fort Lauderdale also contains many top museums and art galleries in central Fort Lauderdale, providing a host information on the history of Fort Lauderdale and many other exhibitions. Some of the most popular museums and art galleries in Fort Lauderdale include the Museum of Discovery and Science - with more than 200 exhibits and an IMAX theater, providing fascinating information about many aspects of nature and technology; the Fort Lauderdale Historical Museum - overflowing with information about the history of the city; the Fort Lauderdale Museum of Art - showcasing works by famous artists, including Picasso, Calder, Dali and Warhol; the New River Fine Art Gallery - one of Florida's oldest art galleries, housing a fine collection of art; and the Las Olas Art Center (LOAC) - a vast facility featuring the Sturman Museum of Fine Art. More information on Fort Lauderdale Museums and Fort Lauderdale Art Galleries.

Fort Lauderdale Airports Guide - useful Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (FLL) information.

More Fort Lauderdale Information / Fast Facts and Orientation

• Country: United States of America (USA)
• Location: Broward County, Florida (FL)
• Status: city, county seat
• Area: approximately 32 square miles / 83 square kilometers
• Population: approximately 153,000
• Language: American English
• Currency: US Dollar (USD)
• Time zone: GMT - 5 hours Eastern Standard Time (daylight saving time is observed)
• Country dialing code: +1
• Telephone area code: 754 or 954
• Religion: various religions
• Average daily January temperature: 23ºC / 73ºF
• Average daily July temperature: 33ºC / 91ºF

 
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