Fort Lauderdale

East Las Olas Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Las Olas Location

Fort Lauderdale

Fort Lauderdale is sometimes called the Venice of America. Although the European Venice has a lot more history and more monuments, Fort Lauderdale is probably just as popular with tourists - with over 3,000 miles of navigable waterways and miles of golden beaches, it's a great destination.

In recent years Fort Lauderdale has reinvented itself. Fort Lauderdale Beach has undergone a $26-million renovation. You can eat lunch at cafes overlooking the water or visit shops along the beach.

The city offers many options for dining, entertainment, and shopping. The Broward Center for the Performing Arts features many Broadway shows throughout the year. On Las Olas Boulevard you will find a multitude of art galleries, eclectic boutiques, and sidewalk cafes. Dining options range from Cuban-American cuisine to fresh seafood caught in the Atlantic Ocean.

How to get to Las Olas Boulevard:

From I-95:

Take the Broward Boulevard exit east to SE 3rd Avenue.

Make a right (south) onto SE 3rd Ave. and proceed to 2nd light. (Las Olas Blvd)
Make a left (east) onto Las Olas Blvd.

From US1:

Take Broward Boulevard west to SE 3rd Ave.

Turn left on SE 3rd and continue south to Las Olas Blvd (2nd light)

Turn left (east) onto Las Olas Blvd.