What is considered Fort Lauderdale?

Greater Fort Lauderdale encompasses all of Broward County, Florida, and includes 31 cities and municipalities (Coconut Creek, Cooper City, Coral Springs, Dania Beach, Davie, Deerfield Beach, Fort Lauderdale, Hallandale Beach, Hillsboro Beach, Hollywood, Lauderdale-By-The-Sea, Lauderhill, Lauderdale Lakes, Lazy Lake, ...



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The City of Fort Lauderdale is named for a Second Seminole War fortification built on the banks of the New River in 1838. That year, Major William Lauderdale led a detachment of Tennessee Volunteers south along the east coast of Florida to capture Seminole agricultural lands and battle the elusive Indian warriors.

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Fort Lauderdale is approximately 30 miles north of Downtown Miami.

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Fort Lauderdale has an average Walk Score of 56 with 165,521 residents. Fort Lauderdale has some public transportation and is somewhat bikeable.

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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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