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Can you walk around Fort Lauderdale?

One of the most scenic runs you can take inland in Fort Lauderdale is on the Fort Lauderdale Riverwalk. This recently completed trail along the New River in downtown is considered by many “Florida's Most Beautiful Mile,” linking boutiques, restaurants, shops and museums with lush, tropical scenery.



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Broward County is home to 1.8 million residents in 31 cities sprawling across 1,200 square miles that include 505,600 acres of Everglades on the western edge. Clients who choose not to rent a car, can get around via the Community Shuttle, Tri-Rail, Water Taxi, Uber, Lyft, taxi and bus.

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Fort Lauderdale Beach is just two miles but a world away from Downtown, its fine stretch of sand lined with posh resorts, restaurants, bars (the Elbo Room has been open since 1938), paddleboard rentals, T-shirt and swimwear shops, coconut palms, rollerbladers, and cyclists.

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Fort Lauderdale is famous for its beaches, arts, culture, and events. From shopping on Las Olas Boulevard to gondola rides on the canals, to a historic riverfront, this is the Venice of America.

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You should plan to spend around $182 per day on your vacation in Fort Lauderdale, which is the average daily price based on the expenses of other visitors. Past travelers have spent, on average, $49 on meals for one day and $51 on local transportation.

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All Sun Trolley routes are free, except the Las Olas Link and Beach Link. Those routes cost $1.00 per ride, or $3.00 for an all-day pass.

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There are free shuttle buses from the FLL terminals to the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport Station at Dania Beach. The station is just a few miles from the airport and a short ride on the shuttle bus. For more information, visit Tri-Rail or call 800-874-7245. Tri-Rail operates daily schedules.

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Fort Lauderdale has an enormous number of senior-friendly attractions to offer.

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  1. Fort Lauderdale Beachfront.
  2. Riverwalk Fort Lauderdale.
  3. Intracoastal Waterway Fort Lauderdale.
  4. Las Olas Boulevard.
  5. Sawgrass Recreation Park.
  6. NSU Art Museum.
  7. Hugh Taylor Birch State Park.
  8. Historic Stranahan House Museum.


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A: The best time to visit Fort Lauderdale overall is from May through mid-August, as this is when temperatures are beach-friendly, and a variety of events and festivals take place. However, if you're looking to avoid crowds, it may be best to visit in April or September.

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Miami and Ft. Lauderdale residents, meanwhile, each have a 1 in 15 chance. (The latter's numbers are just slightly worse, with Miami's rate at 65 crimes per 1,000 residents and Ft. Lauderdale's at 68 per 1,000).

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The beaches in Fort Lauderdale are very safe to swim in. With minimal current, exceptional water quality, typically calm sea conditions, shy marine life inhabiting the nearby coral reefs, and professional lifeguards stationed above, visitors find safe swimming conditions at the beautiful beaches of Fort Lauderdale.

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