{"id":3201,"date":"2025-10-14T20:23:27","date_gmt":"2025-10-14T20:23:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/3201\/"},"modified":"2025-10-14T20:23:27","modified_gmt":"2025-10-14T20:23:27","slug":"this-ft-lauderdale-street-is-the-3rd-most-walkable-in-the-u-s","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/3201\/","title":{"rendered":"This Ft. Lauderdale Street Is The 3rd Most Walkable In The U.S."},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/shutterstock_2426634259-2-1-1024x723.jpg\" class=\"img-fluid\" alt=\"Palm tree lined Las Olas Boulevard, a vibrant and cosmopolitan thoroughfare renowned for its eclectic mix of shops, restaurants, galleries and entertainment.\" width=\"1024\" height=\"723\"\/><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tShutterstock\/Brian Logan Photography<\/p>\n<p>    Save<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWalkable\u201d and \u201cSouth Florida\u201d aren\u2019t exactly two things that go together. While we\u2019re definitely more car-centric, being that everything is so far away and it\u2019s simply too hot to be outside, there are several roads that stand out for a leisurely stroll. Assisted Living Magazine recently published a study analyzing the 100 most walkable streets in the U.S., and landing a surprising third place on that list was none other than Fort Lauderdale\u2019s East Las Olas Boulevard!<\/p>\n<p>The senior living concierge carried out a survey of over 3,000 residents to name the most lovable spots where walking feels like a pleasure, not a task. And to be clear, these are just as pleasant whether you\u2019re in assisted living or not. Topping the list were Lake Placid\u2019s Main Street in NY (No. 1) and State Street in Santa Barbara, CA (No. 2).<\/p>\n<p> What makes Las Olas Boulevard so special? <\/p>\n<p>\u201cEast Las Olas Boulevard feels more like a breeze than a street, lined with palms, flanked by fountains, and always touched by the scent of salt air and tropical blooms,\u201d the ranking reads. \u201cIt\u2019s a flat, walkable stretch with enough beauty and movement to lift your mood\u2014and enough stops along the way to keep you fueled and inspired.\u201d<\/p>\n<p> <img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-40234\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" alt=\"Welcome to Las Olas Boulevard sign greets visitors as they reach the premier shopping destination\" width=\"736\" height=\"449\" data-lazy- data-lazy- data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/shutterstock_1718943748-2.jpg\"\/><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-40234\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/shutterstock_1718943748-2.jpg\" alt=\"Welcome to Las Olas Boulevard sign greets visitors as they reach the premier shopping destination\" width=\"736\" height=\"449\"  \/>Shutterstock\/Jillian Cain Photography <\/p>\n<p>Stretching for about 2.5 miles, from Andrews Avenue in downtown Fort Lauderdale to the beach, Las Olas Blvd is one of the city\u2019s most vibrant streets and famous for its boutiques, art galleries, cafes and restaurants. Lined with breezy palm trees and Mediterranean-inspired buildings, it is often described as the \u201cheart and soul\u201d of Fort Lauderdale\u2019s social scene.<\/p>\n<p> What to do on E Las Olas Boulevard <\/p>\n<p>The popular stretch of road features local shops and a few fantastic spots for a bite to eat, from fine dining to casual eateries. You\u2019ll find Elba, OL\u2019DAYS, Catch &amp; Cut and YOLO Restaurant, among others.<\/p>\n<p>Other spots worth visiting along Las Olas Boulevard are the NSU Art Museum \u2014 which houses more than 7,500 artworks \u2014 and Bubier Park, featuring a beautiful fountain and incredible views of the waterfront. Strolling this boulevard is as much about shopping and dining as it is about soaking in the lively water views!<\/p>\n<p>To see the complete list of walkable main streets in the country, you can check out the full study <a href=\"https:\/\/assistedlivingmagazine.com\/top-100-best-main-streets-in-the-u-s-to-walk-2025-survey\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"shortcode-outbound-link\" data-has-ga=\"true\" data-ga-type=\"click\" data-label=\"https:\/\/assistedlivingmagazine.com\/top-100-best-main-streets-in-the-u-s-to-walk-2025-survey\/\" data-action=\"text_cta_0\" data-category=\"click_non_sales\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Shutterstock\/Brian Logan Photography Save \u201cWalkable\u201d and \u201cSouth Florida\u201d aren\u2019t exactly two things that go together. 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