Saker att göra i Fort Lauderdale: De bästa sevärdheterna, roliga aktiviteter, barnvänliga platser och hur långt det är från Miami

Ft. Lauderdale är södra Floridas bäst bevarade hemlighet

När semesterfirare börjar planera en utflykt till Florida överväger de vanligtvis Orlando (Walt Disney World), Tampa / St. Pete, Miami, Florida Panhandle, Florida Keys, Sarasota, Naples och Sanibel Island. Ofta försvinner Ft. Lauderdale i mixen med så många fantastiska destinationer att välja mellan, men den största staden i Broward County, som också inkluderar Pembroke Pines, Hollywood, Miramar, Coral Springs och Pompano Beach, erbjuder så många underbara saker att göra att du kommer att missa båten om du inte kollar in den.

Greater Ft. Lauderdale erbjuder inte bara ett överflöd av utomhusaktiviteter för besökare att delta i, det har den 18: e mest trafikerade flygplatsen i landet (MIA är 10: e), Ft. Lauderdale-Hollywood International (FLL) med 26 flygbolag som erbjuder direktservice till mer än 150 destinationer i USA, Kanada och Karibien. Bland de större flygbolagen på FLL finns JetBlue, Spirit (även om flygbolaget har krympt de senaste åren på grund av ekonomiska svårigheter), Southwest, Delta, United, Allegiant och Frontier. Om du kan kringgå den hektiska Miami International Airport (MIA) sparar du tid, stress och pengar.

Så var på Atlantkusten ligger Ft. Lauderdale? Staden med nästan 200 000 invånare är centralt belägen i södra Florida med centrala Miami 29 miles söderut och West Palm Beach 46 miles norrut. Det statistiska området Miami-Ft. Lauderdale-West Palm Beach är hem för 6,3 miljoner människor, vilket gör det till det sjätte största tunnelbaneområdet i landet. Med tanke på sin unika spretiga layout är regionen cirka 110 miles lång från norr till söder, men bara fem till 20 miles bred beroende på var du befinner dig. Detta beror på att området är geografiskt begränsat av Atlanten i öster och Everglades våtmarker i väster. Med mer än 300 mil av inre vattenvägar och kanaler är Ft. Lauderdale-området perfekt för båtliv, vattenskidåkning, jetski eller för att ta en lugn rundtur bland herrgårdarna som kantar Intracoastal Waterway. Detta nätverk av vattenvägar har gett Ft. Lauderdale smeknamnet "Venice of America".

Roliga saker att göra i Ft. Lauderdale och Broward County

Turism är stora affärer i Greater Ft. Lauderdale med mer än 13 miljoner besökare som kommer hit årligen. Det finns så många otroliga möjligheter att spela utomhus här att det inte är möjligt att lista dem alla, men här är några av våra favoriter. Vi har också inkluderat några inomhusalternativ att överväga under dåligt väder eller för att titta på professionell sport.

Beach

Tillbringa tid på stranden, där simning, jogging, snorkling, jetski, parasailing, beachvolleyboll och solbad är favoritsysselsättningar. Se till att smörja in dig med rikligt med solskyddsmedel med SPF30 eller högre innan du går ut för att undvika en smärtsam och farlig solbränna. Det finns 24 mil kust bara i Ft. Lauderdale, så hitta din perfekta plats och koppla av.

Lauderdale-By-The-Sea

Snorkla vid Lauderdale-By-The-Sea där ett naturligt korallrev i tre nivåer förbluffar snorklare och dykare. Denna spektakulära plats ligger bara 100 meter utanför kusten från den pittoreska lilla byn som ger besökarna en känsla av vad det avslappnade gamla Florida handlade om. Det behövs ingen båt för att utforska det vackra revet.

Dania Beach

Om du vill hitta en mindre välbesökt strand, vad sägs om Dania Beach som ligger bara några minuter söder om FLL flygplats. Känd för sin vackra sand, fiskepir och shopping kan du hyra en kajak, simma eller äta en picknicklunch medan du njuter av havsbrisen.

Hollywood Beach Broadwalk

With 50 restaurants, 30 shops, and three parks along the 2.2-mile long brick-lined pedestrian path, the Hollywood Beach Broadwalk also includes beautiful coastal views of the Atlantic Ocean. Walk, rent a bike, or go for a run while spending a few hours here.

Amerant Bank Arena

Go to a Florida Panthers NHL ice hockey game at the Amerant Bank Arena in the village of Sunrise, located 19 miles due west of downtown Ft. Lauderdale. The 82-game (41 home games) NHL regular season runs from October through April, with the Stanley Cup Playoffs taking place immediately thereafter.

Grapefruit League

From mid-February to late March Florida hosts Major League Baseball’s 15-team Grapefruit League as they prepare for the upcoming season. Five teams play along the “Treasure Coast”, within a reasonable distance to the north of Ft. Lauderdale. These are the Houston Astros and Washington Nationals who train in West Palm Beach, 46 miles away; the Miami Marlins and St. Louis Cardinals who hold camp in Jupiter, a drive of 60 miles; and the New York Mets who get in shape 90 miles away in Port St. Lucie. Die-hard fans of these teams won’t hesitate to make the drive, and if it doesn’t matter who’s playing when you go, West Palm Beach is a great option.

Anne Kolb Nature Center

In Hollywood, the Anne Kolb Nature Center features a fun observation tower climb to take in a great view of the mangrove estuary and surrounding area where wading birds and other wildlife make their homes. There is also an elevator in the tower for those who prefer not to climb the stairs.

Snake Warrior’s Island

Snake Warrior’s Island is a 53-acre natural area in Miramar frequented by bird lovers. Located along the Great Florida Birding Trail, a concrete trail passes by man-made wetlands with diverse vegetation which includes red maple, oak, strangler fig, cypress, pickerel weed, duck potato and more.

Broward County Parks

If you’re looking for a relaxing day in one of the beautiful local parks, admission to all Broward County Parks is FREE Monday through Friday (holidays excepted).

The Museum of Discovery & Science

The Museum of Discovery & Science is conveniently located in downtown Ft. Lauderdale. This museum is chock full of fun for the entire family, but your kids will be especially enamored with it. Inside the museum (separate fees apply) is the AutoNation IMAX 3D Theater.

Bonnet House Museum & Gardens

Another popular museum in town includes the Bonnet House Museum & Gardens, a 100+ year-old South Florida oceanfront mansion filled with incredible artworks by world-renowned artists. Visitors can tour the museum’s colorful gardens on foot, by kayak, or paddleboard, with guided tours also available.

NSU Art Museum

At the NSU Art Museum (Nova Southeastern University) in lively downtown Ft. Lauderdale, visitors can explore more than 25,000-square-feet of exhibition space featuring contemporary art, Latin American art, and since 2024, the museum is the permanent home of Christo and Jeanne-Claude’s “Surrounded Islands” public art project that premiered in 1983 in Biscayne Bay.

Airboat Rides

An exciting airboat ride through the Florida Everglades is an experience that won’t be forgotten. Available every day of the week with advance reservations required, Airboat Rides Fort Lauderdale offers private excursions on Captain Wayne’s 300 horsepower custom vessels. The tours feature knowledgeable guides, certified captains, stunning photographic opportunities, and are definitely great for families traveling with kids.

Ft. Lauderdale Water Taxi

With so much driving necessary to get around this sprawling area, taking a ride on the yellow boats of the Ft. Lauderdale Water Taxi is an ideal way to spend half a day, or even more. Sailing the intracoastal waterway is relaxing, scenic, and one of the best ways to explore this area without having to be behind the wheel. Water Taxi offers a combination Ft. Lauderdale/Hollywood Beach Tour as well as a Pompano Beach Tour, so wherever you’re staying in Broward County there’s a convenient starting point for you. In fact, with a total of more than 30 boarding spots, you can hop-on and hop-off as many times as you’d like. There’s no better way to see the beauty of the “Venice of America”.

Riverwalk

Riverwalk is Ft. Lauderdale’s answer to San Antonio’s attraction of the same name, but to be honest, Riverwalk is more attractive, visitor-friendly, and energetic (IMHO). This tourist magnet is an ideal place to visit during the day or night, with beautiful parks adjacent, walking paths that accent the local plantings, and a fuller mix of museums, shops, restaurants, and art galleries. Exciting events are scheduled here frequently, and visitors can even rent beach cruiser bicycles or e-bikes to explore more of the New River riverfront.

Coastal Yacht Tours

How about renting a luxury yacht to cruise the intracoastal waterway while you’re here? If there are several people in your party and you want to splurge on a special experience, consider contacting Coastal Yacht Tours, known for treating their customers like royalty aboard their beautiful vessels. They offer a selection of packages for daytime cruising, sunset dinner cruises, and unique events if you are in Ft. Lauderdale to celebrate an important occasion.

Jet Ski Rentals

What’s a Florida vacation, unless you’re going to Orlando, without some fun in the water? There’s always time for swimming at the hotel pool or a dip in the Atlantic Ocean but renting a jet ski and zipping around the inland bays or taking a guided tour of the Intracoastal Waterway is a memorable experience that you may very well want to repeat before heading home. Two of the top-rated companies in the area are Jet Ski Fort Lauderdale and Falcon’s Jet Ski Rentals in Hollywood.

Things To Do Nearby In Miami

Miami Marlins MLB baseball

Miami Marlins MLB baseball games are played at Loan Depot Park in the Little Havana neighborhood, two miles west of downtown and 24 miles from Ft. Lauderdale. The 81-game home schedule runs from late March through September, with the playoffs and World Series taking place in October.

Miami Heat

Miami Heat NBA basketball games take place at Kesaya Center on Biscayne Bay in downtown Miami, and 28 miles south of Ft. Lauderdale. The Heat play 41 home games from October into April, with the playoffs following in late April and May.

Miami Dolphins

Miami Dolphins NFL football games kick-off at Hard Rock Stadium in northern Miami-Dade County. The NFL season starts in early September and ends in early January, with the playoffs and Super Bowl following in January and early February. Each team plays eight or nine home games during the season. The University of Miami Hurricanes also plays their Division I football games here.

Inter Miami

Inter Miami CF MLS soccer, 29 miles, matches are played at the newly-opened Nu Stadium at Miami Freedom Park, across from main entrance to Miami International Airport, and six miles west of downtown. Teams play a total of 34 games each season, with 17 at home and the same number on the road. The season runs from late February through October with the playoffs following in November and early December.

Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix

The annual Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix takes place in early May at the Miami International Autodrome in northern Miami-Dade County, and just 19 miles from downtown Ft. Lauderdale. The exciting weekend of events attracts racecar enthusiasts from around the world, with the marquis race taking place on Sunday. The 3.36-mile track is specially built for the circuit, with 19-weaving curves laid out in the Hard Rock Stadium parking lot.

Recommended Hotels In All Price Ranges In Ft. Lauderdale

When planning your vacation to such a sprawling region it’s critical to find a hotel that’s conveniently located to as much of the Ft. Lauderdale area as possible. Our go-to hotel booking website has long been Travelated with hundreds of great properties available around the state. Specifically in Broward County, some of the best prices are to be found in the centrally located Ft. Lauderdale/Hollywood Beach/Pompano Beach area. Some of our favorites are listed below, but we do suggest logging onto the Travelated website to find the best place for you and your traveling companion(s).

Ft. Lauderdale:

1. Four Seasons Hotel and Residences Fort Lauderdale

Adress: 525 North Fort Lauderdale Beach Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale, 33304, FL, US

Four Seasons Hotel and Residences Fort Lauderdale

2. The Ritz-Carlton, Fort Lauderdale

Adress: 1 North Fort Lauderdale Beach Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale, 33304, FL, US

The Ritz-Carlton, Fort Lauderdale

3. Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood

Adress: 1 Seminole Way, Fort Lauderdale, 33314, FL, US

Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood

4. AC Hotel by Marriott Fort Lauderdale Beach

Adress: 3029 Alhambra Street, Fort Lauderdale, 33304, FL, US

AC Hotel by Marriott Fort Lauderdale Beach

5. The Westin Fort Lauderdale

Adress: 400 Corporate Drive, Fort Lauderdale, 33334, FL, US

The Westin Fort Lauderdale

6. Ocean Sky Hotel & Resort

Adress: 4060 Galt Ocean Drive, Fort Lauderdale, 33308, FL, US

Ocean Sky Hotel & Resort

7. The Kimpton Shorebreak Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort

Adress: 2900 Riomar Street, Fort Lauderdale, 33304, FL, US

The Kimpton Shorebreak Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort

8. Bahia Mar Fort Lauderdale Beach - DoubleTree by Hilton

Adress: 801 Seabreeze Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale, 33316, FL, US

Bahia Mar Fort Lauderdale Beach - DoubleTree by Hilton

Hollywood:

1. Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort

Adress: 1111 North Ocean Drive, Hollywood, 33019, FL, US

Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort

2. Hollywood Beach Marriott

Adress: 2501 North Ocean Drive, Hollywood, 33019, FL, US

Hollywood Beach Marriott

3. Costa Hollywood Beach Resort - An All Suite Hotel

Adress: 777 North Ocean Drive, Hollywood, 33019, FL, US

Costa Hollywood Beach Resort - An All Suite Hotel

4. Caribbean Resort Suites

Adress: 332 Garfield Street, Hollywood, 33019, FL, US

Caribbean Resort Suites

5. Hollywood Beachside Boutique Suite

Adress: 609 North Ocean Drive, Hollywood, 33019, FL, US

Hollywood Beachside Boutique Suite

6. Hotel Sheldon

Adress: 1000 North Surf Road, Hollywood, 33010, FL, US

Hotel Sheldon

Pompano Beach:

1. Club Wyndham Santa Barbara

Adress: 1301 South Ocean Boulevard, Pompano Beach, 33062, FL, US

Club Wyndham Santa Barbara

2. Fort Lauderdale Marriott Pompano Beach Resort

Adress: 1200 North Ocean Boulevard, Pompano Beach, 33062, FL, US

Fort Lauderdale Marriott Pompano Beach Resort

3. Canada House Pompano Beach

Adress: 1704 North Ocean Boulevard , Fort Lauderdale, 33062, FL, US

Canada House Pompano Beach

4. Sands Harbor Resort and Marina

Adress: 125 North Riverside Drive , Fort Lauderdale, 33062, FL, US

Sands Harbor Resort and Marina

5. Club Wyndham Sea Gardens

Adress: 615 North Ocean Boulevard, Pompano Beach, 33062, FL, US

Club Wyndham Sea Gardens

Reconnect. Relax. Refresh At South Florida’s Beaches

Whether you are seeking a laid-back and quieter time close to the inviting Atlantic Ocean beaches, or an active getaway with plenty of play time in or close to the water, you just can’t do any better than Ft. Lauderdale. South Florida has so much to offer vacationers that your most complex decisions may just be deciding what’s on today’s agenda. And when it’s time to eat, since some of the best seafood restaurants in the U.S. are located here. Come alone or with a significant other or bring the entire family. Fun in the sun is guaranteed for all.