ZipTripsThings to do in Fort Lauderdale: 2 local trip ideas
2 ready-made day trips in Fort Lauderdale, Florida: entertainment and scenic. Each one strings together a handful of stops in order.
Arts, Riverwalk, and Live
This seamlessly connected walk through downtown Fort Lauderdale moves along the historic New River and Las Olas Boulevard, blending delicious dining with the city's finest live music, performance art, and vibrant nightlife.
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Java & Jam
301 E Las Olas Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301, USATry the lemon blueberry pancakes and signature house-brewed coffee at this modern, retro-chic diner on Las Olas.
★ 4.5 on Google · about 1 hr 15 min · ~$20 per person · Directions - 2
Riverwalk Fort Lauderdale
888 E Las Olas Blvd #210, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301, USATake a scenic morning stroll along the water, following the lush paths from Las Olas toward the performing arts district.
★ 4.6 on Google · about 1 hr 30 min · Free · Directions - 3
El Camino Fort Lauderdale
817 E Las Olas Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301, USAEnjoy a lively, casual lunch featuring scratch-made Mexican street food, fresh house-pressed margaritas, and exceptional tacos.
★ 4.5 on Google · about 1 hr 30 min · ~$30 per person · Directions - 4
Broward Center for the Performing Arts
201 SW 5th Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312, USACatch an evening theater performance, Broadway tour, or concert at this stunning complex overlooking the New River.
★ 4.7 on Google · about 2 hr 30 min · ~$75 per person · Directions - 5
Revolution Live
100 SW 3rd Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312, USAFinish the night at this legendary, high-energy rock venue and concert club just a short walk from the theater.
★ 4.3 on Google · about 3 hr · ~$35 per person · Directions
Sunsets, Sand
Enjoy a seamlessly routed, highly scenic day along Fort Lauderdale’s stunning waterfronts, tracing the coastline from historic beachside views down to lively intracoastal waterways.
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Casablanca Cafe
3049 Alhambra St, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304, USAEnjoy a beachside breakfast at this historic 1927 Mediterranean-style home right across from the ocean.
★ 4.5 on Google · about 1 hr 15 min · ~$25 per person · Directions - 2
Hugh Taylor Birch State Park
3109 E Sunrise Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304, USADrive the scenic 2-mile loop road or climb the coastal trail for beautiful views of the Intracoastal and dunes.
★ 4.7 on Google · about 2 hr · ~$6 per person · Directions - 3
Coconuts
429 Seabreeze Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316, USARelax with a casual waterfront lunch and watch mega-yachts cruise the Intracoastal Waterway from the patio.
★ 4.5 on Google · about 1 hr 30 min · ~$30 per person · Directions - 4
Las Olas Oceanside Park
3000 E Las Olas Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316, USAWalk along the iconic white wave wall to snap photos of the sparkling turquoise ocean.
★ 4.6 on Google · about 1 hr · Free · Directions - 5
Boatyard
1555 SE 17th St, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316, USACap off your day with upscale dockside dining and catch a scenic sunset right on the marina.
★ 4.4 on Google · about 2 hr · ~$60 per person · Directions
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