Best Fort Lauderdale Tours from Miami Township

Nicknamed "The Venice of America," the tropical city situated on Florida's southeast coast is surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean, The New River and many inland canals. Fort Lauderdale was incorporated in 1911 and received its name because of the many forts constructed there in 1838 during the Second Seminole War when Major William Lauderdale commanded the Tennessee Volunteers. Popular city sites are Fort Lauderdale Beach, the International Swimming Hall of Fame, Broward Center for the Performing Arts, Museum of Art, Museum of Science and Discovery, Old Fort Lauderdale Village, Las Olas Boulevard and Museum and Stranaham House.