Fort Lauderdale Unveils 101 Days of Summer

Fort Lauderdale, renowned as the Venice of America for its 300+ miles of navigable canals and waterways, has made planning your next vacation there easier with its 101 Days of Summer campaign.

The new tourism campaign from Visit Lauderdale provides a one-stop site for travel planning to Greater Fort Lauderdale’s 31 communities, including a curated list of events and activities taking place between now and Labor Day Weekend. The LGBTQ+ city is renowned for its diverse and inclusive scene, welcoming everyone under the sun to come for a visit.

Fort Lauderdale and the surrounding communities are a true multi-hyphenate travel destination with plenty of activities for every budget and itinerary, explains Stacy Ritter, Visit Lauderdale’s president & CEO, and 101 Days of Summer was designed as the perfect way to explore your options.

“We wanted to provide our visitors and locals with a roadmap to relaxation this summer,” Ritter explained. “So, whether it’s sunbathing, boating, fishing, shopping, or exploring our decadent foodie paradise, our list has something for everyone.”

The progressive and forward-thinking community has an average year-round temperature of 77 degrees and plenty of sunshine. It also has 24 miles of pristine beaches divided amongst eight distinct beach communities, promising the perfect experience for every flavor and identity of beachgoers. The area is also a foodies’ paradise, with restaurants to match every taste and budget.

Here are just a few of the highlights from the curated list of activities at 101 Days of Summer.

• Join the ultimate LGBTQ+ celebration of love, acceptance, equality and inclusivity during the Stonewall Pride Parade and Street Festival, June 17^th, in Wilton Manors.
• Celebrate our nation’s birthday with big-name bands, games, arts and crafts, and more at the Fort Lauderdale Beach Fourth of July Spectacular, culminating with fireworks at 8:45 p.m.
• Scuba dive or snorkel around a living coral reef at Lauderdale-By-The-Sea or Hollywood Beach – two of the only beaches in the continental U.S. where you can do so right off the beach – no boat required!
• Treat your kids to the Funky Fish Ocean Camp, named a ‘Top Children’s Program in the World’ by Travel + Leisure magazine
• Visit the Miramar Cultural Center for award-winning, international Caribbean and African cultural presentations. See all Greater Fort Lauderdale arts and culture offerings here.
• Find something fabulous at Sawgrass Mills, home to more than 350 stores and over 70 exclusive, luxury outlets. Explore all shopping offerings here.
• Experience the magic of a full moon kayak tour at Hugh Taylor Birch State Park.
• Climb the 175-step spiral staircase in the historic Hillsborough Lighthouse to see an amazing view from its 138-foot top.
• Saddle up for a horseback ride at the Equestrian Center Park in Parkland or at American Horse Trails in Southwest Ranches.
• Hit the Ale Trail and enjoy specials like buy-one, get-one-free pints with a Visit Lauderdale Ale Trail Passport.
• Try your luck at one of the area’s many casinos.
• Wine and dine under the stars at a rooftop bar, such as Rootfop@1WLO, Sparrow, Sunset Club Rooftop Bar or The Easton. All nightlife offerings can be found here.

You can see the entire list of events and activities at 101 Days of Summer (visitlauderdale.com/summer/).

Visit Lauderdale is the official destination marketing organization for Greater Fort Lauderdale and serves as the tourism department for Broward County, Florida. You can learn more information at visitlauderdale.com and follow @VisitLauderdale on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube.