9 days in Fort Lauderdale & Seattle 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.

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Fort Lauderdale: Miami Beach (Lincoln Road & Art Deco Historic District), Miami (Walking tours & Vizcaya Museum and Gardens) and Shark Valley Visitor Center (in Everglades National Park). And it doesn't end there: tour the pleasant surroundings at Fort Lauderdale Beach, examine the collection at Bonnet House Museum and Gardens, explore the world behind art at Wiener Museum of Decorative Arts (WMODA), and take an in-depth tour of Stranahan House.

To see maps, ratings, other places to visit, and tourist information, go to the Fort Lauderdale trip itinerary maker tool.

The Route module shows you travel options from your home to Fort Lauderdale. In February, daily temperatures in Fort Lauderdale can reach 78°F, while at night they dip to 65°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 8th (Wed) to allow enough time to fly to Seattle.

Nicknamed the "Emerald City" because of its abundant evergreen trees, Seattle is the cultural and business center of the Pacific Northwest, as well as a popular holiday destination.

Seattle is known for museums, sightseeing, and parks. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: explore the world behind art at Chihuly Garden and Glass, look for gifts at Archie McPhee, see the interesting displays at The Museum of Flight, and observe the fascinating underwater world at Seattle Aquarium.

For other places to visit, reviews, traveler tips, and more tourist information, refer to the Seattle driving holiday site.

Traveling by flight from Fort Lauderdale to Seattle takes 7.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and train. Traveling from Fort Lauderdale to Seattle, you'll gain 3 hours due to the time zone difference. Plan for cooler temperatures traveling from Fort Lauderdale in February, with highs in Seattle at 50°F and lows at 40°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Mon) to allow time to travel back home.