About Fort Lauderdale
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Welcome to Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale's 24-mile span of golden beaches await you. Hotels, restaurants, shopping destinations and attractions throughout Greater Fort Lauderdale's 31 neighborhoods are ready to welcome you with gracious hospitality.
Time Zone
Eastern Daylight Time (EDT, UTC-04:00)
Average Temperature — April
28.3° C/20° C (83° F/68° F)
Currency
USD — It is customary to tip restaurant waiters, taxi drivers and hairdressers 20% of the bill, before taxes. Bellhops, porters, doormen, etc. generally receive at least USD 2 per suitcase or per service rendered.
Electricity
110-120V (60 Hz)
Language
English
Things to Do
Greater Fort Lauderdale is packed with tons of attractions. Whether you want to embrace the great outdoors at the many parks and natural wonders (the grand dame of them all being the Florida Everglades), snorkel or sunbathe along 24 miles of beautiful beaches or eat and drink your way around world-class bars and restaurants, Greater Fort Lauderdale has plenty to offer in every neighborhood.
Get your bearings and soak up the sights on a tour of your choosing—by yacht, Water Taxi, paddleboard, gondola or bike. See why the city is dubbed the “Venice of America” while cruising along a small stretch of the 300 miles of inland waterways running through the area and eyeing mansions and super yachts on the iconic Millionaires’ Row along the way.
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