Downtown Fort Lauderdale Travel Guide
Fort Lauderdale
Visit Downtown Fort Lauderdale
Popular places to visit
Las Olas Boulevard
Shops, art galleries and restaurants line a two-lane street that is Fort Lauderdale’s answer to California’s Rodeo Drive.
Intracoastal Waterway
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Intracoastal Waterway during your travels in Fort Lauderdale. Visit the area's shops or amble around its beautiful beaches.
Broward Center for the Performing Arts
Dine out, watch a show, attend a workshop and enjoy the scenic riverside location of one of South Florida’s premier entertainment venues.
Riverwalk
After visiting Riverwalk, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Fort Lauderdale. Stroll along the area's riverfront or experience its entertainment choices.
Museum of Discovery and Science
Animals, aquariums and science experiments all under one roof.
Fort Lauderdale Antique Car Museum
Transporting you to another time, this museum features a showroom for luxury Packard cars that lit up the early 20th century with their extravagance.
Things to do
Water Taxi All Day hop-on hop-off Venice of America Boat Tour
VENICE OF AMERICA TOUR!! Best of Fort Lauderdale over 30 years!!!
Evening Boat Cruise through Downtown Ft. Lauderdale
Jungle Queen Riverboat 90-Minute Narrated Sightseeing Cruise in Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale: 90-minute Celebrity Homes Sunset Cruise + Free Drink
Top hotels in Downtown Fort Lauderdale
Riverside Hotel
"Older but well maintained"
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Embassy Suites by Hilton Fort Lauderdale 17th Street
"Love Hilton"
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
Courtyard by Marriott Fort Lauderdale Downtown
"Staff was great and welcomed with a bottle of water. Super easy at every step."
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
Holiday Inn Express Ft. Lauderdale Cruise-Airport by IHG
"Clean room. Nice bed and pillows. Fantastic breakfast! Helpful staff."
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
Omni Fort Lauderdale Hotel
"Brand new hotel. Amazing pool, great amenities, helpful staff, great restaurants."
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
Hilton Fort Lauderdale Marina
"The onsite restaurant is only buffet with no cost listed. $33 per person plus galratuity and tax for the minimal breakfast is nuts! The pool area is infested with ants, on loungers etc."
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Fort Lauderdale
Victoria Park
While visiting Victoria Park, you might make a stop by sights like Parker Playhouse and Jimmy Evert Tennis Center.
Las Olas Isles
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Las Olas Isles and surrounding area, you can visit Las Olas Boulevard and Las Olas Beach.
Central Fort Lauderdale
While visiting Central Fort Lauderdale, you might make a stop by sights like Sistrink Marketplace & Brewery and Andrews Living Art Studio.
Harbordale
If you're spending some time in Harbordale, Port Everglades Cruise Terminal 2 and Southport Shopping Center are top sights worth seeing.
Seven Isles
While Seven Isles isn't home to many top sights, Las Olas Beach and Las Olas Boulevard are some notable places to visit nearby.
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.