City of Fort Lauderdale, Miami, Florida (with Map & Photos)

Fort Lauderdale is a resort town in Florida on the east coast of the United States. It is located near the most famous beach resort in the States - Miamiand the port city of West Palm Beach. Fort Lauderdale is famous for the fact that it is from here that cruise ships with tourists go to the Caribbean Sea.

Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale

Fort Lauderdale also has an international airport that connects the United States and many countries in Latin and South America. And we just flew to blooming Florida on the way from Los Angeles to fabulous Peru. But we had enough time to get to know the city, see the sights of Fort Lauderdale, walk and relax on its beaches, so we took full advantage of our successful connection.

Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale

In this article, I will tell you in detail about Fort Lauderdale and share my experience and recommendations that will be useful to those who are going on a trip to the East Coast of the United States or on a cruise in the Caribbean.

Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale

The resort town of Fort Lauderdale is located on the Atlantic coast near Miami. It is sometimes also called the “Venice of America” due to its extensive canal system. Despite the fact that we have already visited one such “Venice”, California, Venice, we could get acquainted with another coastal resort. Interestingly, Fort Lauderdale is part of a huge metropolitan area of ​​three cities - Miami, Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach. In this, he partially reminded us of Greater Los Angeles on the West Coast of the United States.

Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale

Interesting fact: Fort Lauderdale is known primarily for its beaches and, of course, the opportunity to go sailing (the yacht capital of America after all!) Or go on a cruise in the Caribbean.

Fort Lauderdale Map