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Never Lose Your Splash Experience Greater Fort Lauderdale

Greater Fort Lauderdale is shaped by water and made for discovery. Cruise the waterways, settle into a beachside table, wander sunlit neighborhoods, or follow the day into art, music, and flavor. However you explore, the current always leads somewhere memorable.

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In Greater Fort Lauderdale, you’ll find more than a list of things to do — you’ll find endless ways to create your own story.

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A First-Timer’s Guide to Fort Lauderdale: What to See, Do & Eat

  • 8 min read

Planning your first trip to Greater Fort Lauderdale can feel overwhelming, with numerous beaches, things to do and landmarks to explore. The region’s diverse culinary scene also continues to expand, from waterside classics to fine-dining. If mapping it all out feels daunting, help is at hand. Below…

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Your Go-To Greater Fort Lauderdale Itinerary for IPW 2026

  • 4 min read

If you are attending the U.S. Travel Association’s IPW 2026, from May 17-21, welcome to Greater Fort Lauderdale. As the host city for this year’s trade show, the destination offers opportunities to plan an enriching visit beyond the recently upgraded Broward County Convention Center, which underwent…

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Why Greater Fort Lauderdale Keeps Families Coming Back

  • 5 min read

Between building sandcastles, getting up close to alligators and digging into an ice cream cone that takes two hands to hold, Greater Fort Lauderdale offers plenty for families. Add 24 miles of sandy beaches and year-round sunshine, and there is no shortage of things to do. Families who return year…

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Anton Lundell’s Guide to Greater Fort Lauderdale

  • 3 min read

Some people call him “Mr. Las Olas,” and it fits. Florida Panthers star Anton Lundell has settled into the rhythm of Greater Fort Lauderdale, so Visit Lauderdale named him an official brand ambassador in January 2026. With back-to-back Stanley Cup Championships and a bronze, he also knows a thing or…

Places To Stay

From beachside resorts to boutique hotels and waterfront escapes, Greater Fort Lauderdale has a stay for every kind of trip.

Ale Trail Passport

Sip your way through Greater Fort Lauderdale’s local breweries with a free digital passport made for craft beer lovers.