Fort Lauderdale
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Fort Lauderdale is the beach and canal capital of the south of Florida, a warm, sprawling city of golden beaches, palm-lined boulevards and many hundreds of miles of navigable waterways that gave it the later nickname of the Venice of America. It is the yachting capital of the world of the Atlantic coast, and its Intracoastal waterway, its marinas and its famous water taxis thread the whole city together between the ocean and the sound. The promenade of the beach, the shops and galleries of the shopping street of Las Olas, the museum of art and the gardens of the city mark the landmarks, while the riverfront walk and the yachts of the great boat shows anchor the maritime spirit. Sunny, relaxed and unmistakably American, it is the watefront state of mind of the Florida coast.
About Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale is a city in United States. The city's documented population is around 182,000 people. For visitors from abroad, the local currency is the US Dollar (USD) and English is spoken; the dialling code is +1. It is served by 1 airport in our guide: Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport.
The Venice of America of the Golden Atlantic Coast
Fort Lauderdale is a warm, easy, deeply watery city where the beach, the canals and the yachts set the whole tempo of the stay. The days move between the palm-lined promenade, the water taxis along the Intracoastal, the shopping street of the centre and the gardens and the museums, with the riverfront concerts and the sunset cruises closing the evenings. It is gentler and less frantic than its southern neighbour, and the gateway for the Bahamas cruises and the weekend escapes of the Everglades. Safe, sunny and friendly, it suits the relaxed beach-and-boat traveller perfectly.
The Winter Sunshine, the Hurricane Months and the Water Taxis
The climate is subtropical, with the perfect warm winters of the high season and the hot and stormy summer months, when the hurricane season brings its weather alerts to the coast. The dollar is the currency and the English the language, with the Spanish running strong through the city. The essentials are the beach, the water taxi, the promenade and the market street of the centre, and the Everglades, the reefs and the islands of the nearby coast fill the day trips. The parking of the beach lanes and the humidity of the summer are the little chores, quickly paid off by the ocean air.
The Beach Promenade, the Las Olas Boulevard and the Everglades of the West
The promenade of the beach, with its white sand, its palms and its lifeguards, runs the classic seaside of the city, and a ride on the water taxi of the Intracoastal gives the whole boating world of the Venice of America in a single glide. The art museum, the gardens of the waterways and the historic houses of the old quarter of the city carry the culture, while the boulevard of Las Olas with its cafes settles the shopping. The riverfront of the bricks and the great floating art shows of the winter months, and the day trips to the Everglades airboats and the Keys of the south, complete the picture of the sunny canal city.
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- Country
- United States
- Population
- 182,000
- Coordinates
- 26.0742, -80.1506
- Capital
- Washington, D.C.
- Region
- North America
- Currency
- US Dollar (USD)
- Languages
- English
- Calling code
- +1
- Country code
- US
Entry requirements for United States
Visa status for travellers from common origins visiting United States for tourism.
Getting to Fort Lauderdale
Airports we list for Fort Lauderdale:
Other airports in the area:
- Miami International AirportMIA≈ 34 km from Fort Lauderdale
- Orlando International AirportMCO≈ 286 km from Fort Lauderdale
- Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International AirportATL≈ 937 km from Fort Lauderdale
- Charlotte Douglas International AirportCLT≈ 1,019 km from Fort Lauderdale
- Washington Dulles International AirportIAD≈ 1,454 km from Fort Lauderdale
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Frequently asked questions
Is Fort Lauderdale the capital of United States?
No — the capital of United States is Washington, D.C..
What currency do I need in Fort Lauderdale?
The local currency is the US Dollar (USD). Languages spoken in United States include English.
What is the dialling code for United States?
The international dialling code for United States is +1.
Which airport should I fly into for Fort Lauderdale?
Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) is the airport we list for Fort Lauderdale.
How far is Fort Lauderdale from the nearest airport?
Fort Lauderdale is about 34 km from Miami International Airport.
Do I need a visa to visit United States?
It depends on your passport. For the origins we track, the current tourism visa status is Argentina (visa required), Japan (e-visa), Morocco (visa required), Singapore (e-visa) and South Korea (e-visa). Check the entry requirements tool for your own nationality.
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