Bay Colony Travel Guide
Fort Lauderdale
Popular places to visit
Port Everglades
Explore the waterfront of Port Everglades in Dania Beach, and enjoy activities such as boating. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.
Hollywood Beach
Ice cream parlors, a music stage and a water playground are among the highlights of the lively boulevard backing onto this picturesque beach.
Fort Lauderdale Beach
With seven miles of flawless beach, a team of dedicated lifeguards and luxury retailers and restaurants, this is the perfect Florida vacation destination.
Las Olas Boulevard
Shops, art galleries and restaurants line a two-lane street that is Fort Lauderdale’s answer to California’s Rodeo Drive.
Sawgrass Mills
One of America’s largest malls, this massive shopping complex offers exceptional bargains on high-end merchandise.
Las Olas Beach
A lively boulevard dotted with ritzy yachts and mansions runs alongside this glorious bay, known for its clear water and fun evening vibe.
Things to do
VENICE OF AMERICA TOUR!! Best of Fort Lauderdale over 30 years!!!
Jungle Queen Riverboat 90-Minute Narrated Sightseeing Cruise in Fort Lauderdale
Everglades Airboat Adventure with Alligator & Reptile Exhibit
Miami: 1-hour Jetcar Rental
Ocean Parasailing Adventure In Fort Lauderdale, FL
1-Hour Interactive Pirate Cruise (arrive 30 minutes early)
Top hotels in Bay Colony
Red Carpet Inn Airport and Cruise Port Hotel Fort Lauderdale
Room was perfect temp
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
B Ocean Resort Fort Lauderdale Beach
Front desk MR Charlie was so great nice and friendly personally 100% made me and my sister laugh as soon as we got there felt safe explain everything where we was going the beach the pool the food the bar showed us the map of the hotel I would definitely stay again and recommend my stay with others ...
Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026
Fort Lauderdale Marriott North
Front Desk staff were professional and courteous and made our reservation intake a priority and were helpful
Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026
Ocean Sky Hotel and Resort
Room was clean staff was courteous property was beautiful
Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026
Hilton Fort Lauderdale Marina
Excellent service, easy check in and out amazing view of the cruise ships.
Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026
Courtyard by Marriott Fort Lauderdale Airport & Cruise Port
The staff was able to get us checked in early just like they did last week by at least a few hours. The room was clean, plenty of towels good hot water in the shower. The staff was pleasant and accommodating.
Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Bay Colony
Galt Mile
Though Galt Mile may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Coral Ridge Mall and Lauderdale by the Sea Beach.
Lauderdale Beach
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Lauderdale Beach and surrounding area, you can visit Fort Lauderdale Beach and Coral Ridge Mall.
Coral Ridge
While Coral Ridge isn't home to many top sights, Fort Lauderdale Beach and Coral Ridge Mall are some notable places to visit nearby.
Birch Park Finger Streets
If you're spending some time in Birch Park Finger Streets, Fort Lauderdale Beach and Hugh Taylor Birch State Park are top sights worth seeing.
East Fort Lauderdale
If you're spending some time in East Fort Lauderdale, Fort Lauderdale Beach and Las Olas Boulevard are top sights worth seeing.
Lighthouse Point
Travellers like the beaches in Lighthouse Point, and Lighthouse Point Tennis Center is a top attraction you might want to visit.
