Everglades Airboat Tour
Everglades 2.5 hrs
Discover Florida's unique ecosystem and spot alligators in their natural habitat.
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At a glance
Climate
Tropical
Languages
English and Spanish
Local currency
USD
(USD)
Local time
(GMT-4)
Ideal trip length
3–7 days
Cost level
4 of 5 · our research
Suggested area to stay
Las Olas Beach
Tap water
Generally described as safe to drink
Tipping
15-20% expected
What this place is for
History
95 · Outstanding
Culture
90 · Outstanding
Food
90 · Outstanding
Family
85 · Very good
Our own 0–100 ratings for this one destination. They describe a city; they are not a league table of cities.
Food to try
Stone Crab
Key Lime Pie
Cuban Sandwich
Fresh Seafood
When to visit Fort Lauderdale
How good each month is here, on this destination's own scale. It compares months within this city, never one city against another.
Best months: March
Busiest: Dec-Apr
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Jan85
Mild, sunny, dry
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Feb85
Mild, sunny, dry
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Mar90
Warm, sunny, pleasant
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Apr85
Warm, less humid
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May75
Hot, humid, rain starts
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Jun65
Hot, humid, rainy
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Jul60
Hot, humid, thunderstorms
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Aug55
Very hot, humid, storms
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Sept50
Hurricane risk, hot
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Oct65
Warm, less humid
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Nov75
Pleasant, drier
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Dec80
Mild, sunny, dry
Things to do in Fort Lauderdale
6 places worth your time, grouped by when they are at their best.
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Best in the morning
2 places
Hugh Taylor Birch State Park
Fort Lauderdale Beach 2 hrs
Enjoy walking trails, picnicking, and kayaking in a serene urban oasis.
Best in the afternoon
2 places
Las Olas Boulevard
Las Olas 3 hrs
Stroll through upscale boutiques, art galleries, and diverse restaurants.
Water Taxi Tour
Downtown/Beach 2 hrs
Explore the city's intricate canal system and admire waterfront mansions.
Any time of day
2 places
Fort Lauderdale Beach
Fort Lauderdale Beach 4 hrs
Relax on the iconic sandy shores or enjoy various water sports.
Museum of Discovery and Science
Downtown 3 hrs
Engage with interactive exhibits and explore a giant IMAX theater.
Things to book
Tours and activities in Fort Lauderdale
Guided tours, day trips and tickets to book alongside your stay.
Standard tour
Fun Floating Tiki Barge Party Boat
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Ft. Lauderdale Boos & Booze Haunted Pub Crawl
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Unstructured tour
Hotel Transfer To or From Miami Intl Airport & Port of Miami
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Activity tour
Beach Snorkeling Adventure in Lauderdale by the Sea
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Standard tour
Fort Lauderdale Beach Food Tour
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Standard tour
Evening Boat Cruise through Downtown Ft. Lauderdale
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Standard tour
Florida Panthers Ice Hockey Game Ticket at FLA Live Arena
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Standard tour
Seven Isles of Fort Lauderdale Kayak Tour
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Practical ratings
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