Why do they call it Fort Lauderdale?

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 located toward the southern tip of Florida, which is why it comes as no surprise that the places locals love to eat are mostly fresh seafood and Latin-inspired restaurants. People travel from all over to enjoy their beautiful beaches and take advantage of the amazing laid-back vacation vibe.

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Our 165-miles of scenic inland waterways wind through the city, highlighting what makes Fort Lauderdale unique and why it truly lives up to its designation as the “Venice of America.”

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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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Las Olas Boulevard - The Best of Fort Lauderdale Today, the Boulevard is a “must visit destination” with over three dozen bistros, clubs and restaurants, most with indoor and outdoor dining, making Las Olas a food lovers paradise.

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