Fort Lauderdale is a city in the US state of Florida. It the county seat of
Broward County. Located about 28 miles away from Miami, Fort Lauderdale is
a popular tourist destination known for its sunny beaches, bars,
nightclubs, delicious seafood, and an illustrious history of being a spring
break location for college students in the 1960s. This is famous in the
tourists’ sphere for its top-notch shopping hotspots in a well-known
boulevard called the Las Olas Boulevard. Fort Lauderdale 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 attraction in downtown Fort Lauderdale. It
is situated between the Central Business District and Fort Lauderdale Beach
and is apt to visit all the year round. Las Olas Boulevard is one of the
most architecturally unique and eclectic shopping and dining districts in
South Florida.
International Swimming Hall of Fame and Museum
International Swimming Hall of Fame and Museum is a history museum and hall
of fame dedicated to some of the best swimmers in the history. The museum
features related exhibits from many countries and dating back to many
centuries, besides a plethora of memorabilia and artifacts related to
distinguished swimmers.
New River Tunnel
Officially known as the Henry E. Kinney Tunnel, New River Tunnel is a
highway tunnel that carries U.S. Route 1 underneath the New River and Las
Olas Boulevard. This tunnel was built as the only operating public tunnel
in Florida, until the completion of the Port of Miami Tunnel in 2014. New
River Tunnel replaced the former drawbridge called Federal Aid Highway
Bridge that was operational between 1926 and 1958.
Best Time to Visit Fort Lauderdale
Best time to book flights from Austin to Fort Lauderdale is from the months
from December to April. It is the season when tourists can enjoy a great
time at beach and can also enjoy water sports. Tourists can book flights
from AUS 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.