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Things to see in Fort Lauderdale, Florida (United States): 15 places and when to go
Fort Lauderdale, Florida is a major city in United States with around 2,042,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 15 places in and around it, mainly Museums and art (5), History (4), Food and drink (3). The best known are International Swimming Hall of Fame, Museum of Art Fort Lauderdale and Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church. The best time to come is March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 13 h 38 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 22. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United States · 26.1361, -80.1418
- Population
- About 2,042,000
- Places
- 15 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Museums and art (5) · History (4) · Food and drink (3) · Diving (2) · Temples (1) · Beaches (1)
- Best time
- March to October.
- Also possible
- November to February.
- Nearest airport
- MIA Miami, 41 km as the crow flies
What to see in Fort Lauderdale, Florida
The places in and around Fort Lauderdale, Florida, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- International Swimming Hall of FameHall of fame for swimmers, divers and water polo players in Fort Lauderdale, Florida4.1 km
- Museum of Art Fort LauderdaleArt museum in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA1.8 km
- Coral Ridge Presbyterian ChurchChurch in Florida, USA7.2 km
- Museum of Discovery and ScienceNon-profit organization in the USA1.8 km
- Ely Educational MuseumEducational Museum12 km
- Bonnet HouseHistoric house in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, U.S.A3.7 km
- Fort Lauderdale Swap ShopDrive-in movie theater and flea market in Fort Lauderdale, Florida5.0 km
- Anglin’s Pier ReefReef7.5 km
- Inlet HouseHistory15 km
- Keeper's QuartersHistory15 km
- LauderAle Brewery & Tap RoomBrewery6.0 km
- SS Copenhagen ShipwreckShipwreck9.7 km
- The BungalowHistory15 km
- The Funky Buddha BreweryBrewery4.4 km
- Xtreme Action ParkWith kids6.3 km
When to go to Fort Lauderdale, Florida
The best time to visit Fort Lauderdale, Florida is March to October; also possible: November to February. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible10:32
- FebPossible11:07
- MarBest time11:49
- AprBest time12:37
- MayBest time13:17
- JunBest time13:38
- JulBest time13:29
- AugBest time12:55
- SepBest time12:09
- OctBest time11:22
- NovPossible10:42
- DecPossible10:22
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 13 h 38 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 22. In June, 15 of the 15 places are at their best.
When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Fort Lauderdale, Florida
The nearest main airport is Miami International Airport (MIA, Miami), 41 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Coral Springs, Florida9 places20 km
- Miami Beach, Florida13 places36 km
- Boynton Beach7 places44 km
- Coral Gables, Florida25 places49 km
- West Palm Beach, Florida15 places68 km
- Key Largo5 places116 km
And all of United States, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Fort Lauderdale, Florida?
The best known: International Swimming Hall of Fame, Museum of Art Fort Lauderdale, Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church, Museum of Discovery and Science, Ely Educational Museum. In all, 15 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Fort Lauderdale, Florida?
March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 13 h 38 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 22.
How do you get to Fort Lauderdale, Florida?
The nearest main airport is Miami International Airport (MIA), 41 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Fort Lauderdale, Florida as the destination and these 15 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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