9 days in Fort Lauderdale & Seattle Itinerary

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

To see traveler tips, where to stay, and tourist information, go to the Fort Lauderdale road trip planning app.

Use the Route module to find travel options from your starting location to Fort Lauderdale. In February, daily temperatures in Fort Lauderdale can reach 78°F, while at night they dip to 65°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 8th (Wed) early enough to fly to Seattle.

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.