Fort Lauderdale Family Travel Guide

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Fort Lauderdale sunset (courtesy, Greater Fort Lauderdale CVB)
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Fort Lauderdale Family Travel Tips

  • Stroll the "Broadwalk" and swim at Hollywood Beach.
  • Cruise the Intracoastal Waterway.
  • Walk with butterflies at Butterfly World.
  • Role-play careers at Wannado City.
  • Ride a swamp buggy through the Big Cypress Reservation.

Family Overview: Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Fort Lauderdale long-ago shed its spring-break zaniness to become a year-round destination for families, boaters, and sun-seekers. And beyond the perfect climate, the canal-laced region combines more than 20 miles of beaches with cultural attractions and eco-adventures. Read More

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  • We will be staying at the Grand Pelican Resort in September. We need transportation from this resort to the Port of Miami. Does anyone no of an expensive but nice transportation service that can assist us? Thanks!
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Hotels

from: $233

Harbor Beach Marriott Resort & Spa

3030 Holiday Drive
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316 Map

Distance: 2.5 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 5 class stars

expert favorite hotel
Expert Rated & Recommended
5.0
from: $188

The Westin Diplomat Resort & Spa, Hollywood, Florida

3555 South Ocean Drive
Hollywood, FL 33019 Map

Distance: 9.2 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 4 class stars

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Expert Rated & Recommended
5.0
from: $209

Trump International Beach Resort

18001 Collins Avenue
Sunny Isles, FL 33160 Map

Distance: 12.4 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 5 class stars

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Expert Rated & Recommended
5.0

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Attractions

Museum of Discovery & Science

expert favorite attraction
401 SW 2nd St
Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Distance: 0.3 mi. (from destination center)

Description:

This museum's high-tech, interactive approach to education proves that science can equal... Read More

Expert Rated & Recommended
5_0

John U. Lloyd Beach State Recreation Area

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6503 North Ocean Drive
Dania, Florida 33004

Distance: 4.7 mi. (from destination center)
Expert Rated & Recommended
5_0

Hollywood North Beach Park

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Along State Rd. A1A
3501 N. Ocean Dr.
Hollywood, Florida 33019

Distance: 6.4 mi. (from destination center)

Description: Closed to traffic and far from the hoity-toity hotels and boutique beaches of South Florida,... Read More
Expert Rated & Recommended
5_0

Airports

Major Airports near Fort Lauderdale

Distance (mi.)
Fort Lauderdale International Airport 4.1 map
Miami International Airport 23.9 map
West Palm Beach International Airport 38.9 map

Other Smaller Airports near Fort Lauderdale

Distance (mi.)
Bimini North SPB 60.5 map
Freeport Grand Bahama International Airport 95.9 map
Marathon Flight Strip Airport 112.5 map

Flight Deals to Fort Lauderdale

Originating From
Tampa (TPA) to Fort Lauderdale (FLL) $115
Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to Fort Lauderdale (FLL) $146
Orlando (ORL) to Fort Lauderdale (FLL) $155
Atlanta (ATL) to Fort Lauderdale (FLL) $155
Washington, DC (WAS) to Fort Lauderdale (FLL) $155

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