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.
Museum of Discovery and Science
Animals, aquariums and science experiments all under one roof.
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.
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.
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.
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
VENICE OF AMERICA TOUR!! Best of Fort Lauderdale over 30 years!!!
Evening Boat Cruise through Downtown Ft. Lauderdale
Miami: 1-hour Jetcar Rental
Fort Lauderdale: 90-minute Celebrity Homes Sunset Cruise + Free Drink
Fort Lauderdale: Celebrity Homes Sunset Cruise + Free Drink
1-Hour Interactive Pirate Cruise (arrive 30 minutes early)
Top hotels in Downtown Fort Lauderdale
Embassy Suites by Hilton Fort Lauderdale 17th Street
Very friendly service and great breakfast
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026
Hilton Fort Lauderdale Marina
Terrible. Loud Music played till 5 am. Was sat night.
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Omni Fort Lauderdale Hotel
Amazon stay! Beautiful hotel and amenities
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Riverside Hotel
The hotel was good. The sheets were not very soft. One on my charging winders for my cell phone cords was missing from the car.
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Tru by Hilton Fort Lauderdale Downtown
Room was clean, friendly front desk.
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Hyatt Place Fort Lauderdale Cruise Port & Convention Center
The location was good, room was spacious, and the bed was comfortable. Our only complaint was the breakfast selection being limited and bottled water was outrageously expensive. Hard to maintain a healthy lifestyle with the selection offered. We aren’t asking for fine dining but healthy breakfast ...
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026
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 Osswald Park and Sistrink Marketplace & Brewery.
Harbordale
If you're spending some time in Harbordale, Harbor Shops and Port Everglades Cruise Terminal 2 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.
