Fort Lauderdale (abbreviated as Ft. Lauderdale) is a city in the state of
Florida and the county seat of Broward County. It is located about 28 miles
away from Miami. The city is a popular tourist destination known for its
sunny beaches, late night bars, expensive nightclubs, delicious seafood and
a distinguished history of being a spring break location for college
students in the 1960s. Fort Lauderdale is famous for its top-notch shopping
hotspots in a famous boulevard called the Las Olas Boulevard. It is
situated close to Fort Lauderdale Beach, Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood
International Airport and Port Everglades.
Things to do in Fort Lauderdale
Las Olas Boulevard
Las Olas Boulevard is a popular thoroughfare in downtown Fort Lauderdale.
It is situated between the Central Business District and Fort Lauderdale
Beach and is a hot cake all the year round. The Las Olas Boulevard is
ranked the number one most architecturally unique and eclectic shopping and
dining district in South Florida.
International Swimming Hall of Fame and Museum
The International Swimming Hall of Fame and Museum is a history museum and
hall of fame located in Fort Lauderdale and dedicated to some of the best
swimmers in the history of the sport. It features related exhibits from
many countries and dating back to many centuries, besides a host of
memorabilia and artefacts belonging to sportspersons who made a mark in
swimming.
New River Tunnel (officially known as the Henry E. Kinney Tunnel)
The New River Tunnel is a highway tunnel that carries U.S. Route 1
underneath the New River and Las Olas Boulevard in downtown Fort
Lauderdale. It had debuted as the only operating public tunnel in Florida,
until the completion of the Port of Miami Tunnel in 2014. This tunnel
replaced the former drawbridge called Federal Aid Highway Bridge that was
operational between 1926 and 1958.
Best Time to Visit Fort Lauderdale
Winter and Spring seasons (the months from December to April) are the best
to book your flights from San Jose to Fort Lauderdale. It is the season
when you can have a great time at beach, indulging in water sports. Book
your flights from SJO to FLL during this time of the year to enjoy famous
cultural events like Delray Affair Arts & Crafts Festival, Las Olas
Wine and Food Festival and Pompano Beach Seafood Festival. It is advised to
book Fort Lauderdale flights in advance to avoid paying more during peak
season.