10 days in Fort Lauderdale & Richmond Itinerary

Known as the "Venice of America" because of its extensive network of navigable waterways, Fort Lauderdale welcomes over 10 million annual visitors, most of them attracted by the city's popular beaches and marinas.

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Fort Lauderdale: Miami (Bayside Marketplace & Wynwood Walls) and Miami Beach (Ocean Drive, Art Deco Historic District, &more). There's still lots to do: enjoy the sand and surf at Fort Lauderdale Beach, browse the different shops at Las Olas Boulevard, stroll through Fort Lauderdale Beach Park, and examine the collection at Bonnet House Museum and Gardens.

To see other places to visit, where to stay, ratings, and other tourist information, go to the Fort Lauderdale online holiday planner.

Washington to Fort Lauderdale is an approximately 15.5-hour car ride. Traveling from Washington in April, expect nights in Fort Lauderdale to be much warmer, around 72°F, while days are a bit warmer, around 84°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 14th (Fri) so you can fly to Richmond.

The capital city of Virginia, Richmond has diverse architecture, a large collection of monuments, and world-class museums that reveal the city's important role in American history.

Venture out of the city with trips to Washington DC (White House, Washington Monument, &more) and Williamsburg (Jamestown Settlement & Colonial Williamsburg). There's still lots to do: explore the world behind art at Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, admire the natural beauty at Maymont, look for gifts at For the Love of Chocolate, and examine the collection at Virginia Aviation Museum.

For photos, reviews, where to stay, and tourist information, refer to the Richmond trip builder app.

You can fly from Fort Lauderdale to Richmond in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. While traveling from Fort Lauderdale, expect a bit cooler days and much colder nights in Richmond, ranging from highs of 71°F to lows of 47°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 18th (Tue) so you can drive back home.