Photo tour: Fort Lauderdale: Downtown, Beach

[Aessotariq]

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Spent some time in downtown Fort Lauderdale, the largest city and the seat of government for Broward County. Downtown is very clean, walkable, and picturesque. With downtown located a few miles west of the Intracoastal Waterway, the New River plays a more dominant role in the downtown's character.

1. Approaching downtown on US 1 north

2. US 1 south

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Broward County Courthouse

14. the original building, typical 1950s-70s hideousness

15. western annex

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16. eastern annex

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18. eastern annex and Broward County Jail

19. Courthouse, jail, and 110 Tower (tallest office bldg in Fort Lauderdale)

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22. Las Olas Blvd, eastbound

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30. Broward County Main Library

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34. every parking meter should be like this

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39. downtown townhouses

40. Henry Kinney Tunnel, only tunnel in Florida.

41. US 1/Federal Highway goes under the New River

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49. 100 Tower, tallest office building in Fort Lauderdale

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More photos to follow!

[Lady Celeste]

This has totally changed my view of Fort Lauderdale. What a very beautiful city from the pictures prespective of course. You are correct, the downtown area appears very clean. My stays in Florida have been in Boca and I fear that I have not taken the time to drive the short distance to Fort Lauderale. The next time I am in Boca I will definitely visit this lovely city for myself. I am totally impressed.

Thank you for sharing.

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PART II - LAS OLAS ENTERTAINMENT DISTRICT

Las Olas Boulevard is Fort Lauderdale's main drag through downtown. West of Federal Highway (US 1) you will find high-rise office buildings and condo towers. East of US 1 is the entertainment district, which features shops, boutiques, and a vibrant nightlife, seven days a week.

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68. canal, eastern boundary of Las Olas district

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THE RIVERFRONT

The New River goes through the heart of Fort Lauderdale. Downtown, most high-rise development is on the north side of the river, with mostly government buildings (courthouse, jail, etc.), law offices, etc., on the south side. A Riverwalk extends along the north and south banks of the river.

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82. FEC railroad bridge... someday (hopefully) Tri-Rail commuter service will run along this corridor

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FORT LAUDERDALE BEACH

91. Las Olas Blvd ends at Ocean Blvd (SR A1A).

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93. Beach Place, Fort Lauderdale's "CocoWalk"

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More photos can be found here:

[Aessotariq]

This has totally changed my view of Fort Lauderdale. What a very beautiful city from the pictures prespective of course. You are correct, the downtown area appears very clean. My stays in Florida have been in Boca and I fear that I have not taken the time to drive the short distance to Fort Lauderale. The next time I am in Boca I will definitely visit this lovely city for myself. I am totally impressed.

Thank you for sharing.

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I'm glad you enjoyed them! You should definitely take that short excursion to Fort Lauderdale. Head to Hollywood while you're at it too. And heck, you've driven far down, why you don't you take a trek down to Miami and Miami Beach too.

[peaceloveunderstanding]

great pics, I didn't know Ft. Lauderdale had so much to offer.

[Urban Catalyst]

NICE PICS!!!!

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[bobliocatt]

Great pics. This has to be the most extensive Fort Lauderdale photo thread yet. I can't wait to see the day when they get their streetcar system up and running.

[Brickell]

It's like night and day between Miami and Fort Lauderdale. Great pictures, but I think I'll stick south of the border.

[bobdreamz]

Incredible thread Aessotariq, you have showcased Ft. Lauderdale's downtown boom well. It's great to see so many new residential buildings being constructed in the CBD. I definately need to take a trip up there one of these days.

[Urban_Legend]

These are some of the best pics I've seen! You're right, Ft. Laud is VERY clean, in an almost Boca-like sterile environment lol. I like how their office towers have good street level retail, which is key for a pedestrian downtown. I can't wait to see what else is in store for downtown!!!

[Urban Catalyst]

Fort Lauderdale pictures I took a couple months ago:

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4. the Broward Center for the Performing Arts

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18. Across the river from the Performing Arts Center

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[Aessotariq]

Thanks for sharing, Catalyst! It looks like you were a bit west of where I was, in the Avenue of the Arts area, where the New River bends slightly. Now we have a much more complete look of the downtown area.

[Rwarky]

Great pictures everyone...I love Southeastern Florida!

[larrysofla]

Really nice pictures. Thanks for posting them. I really enjoyed this thread.

[tablrock]

DAMN!! ft lauderdale....AINT IT GLAM