Bay Colony Travel Guide
Fort Lauderdale
Popular places to visit

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.

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.

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.

Las Olas Boulevard
Shops, art galleries and restaurants line a two-lane street that is Fort Lauderdale’s answer to California’s Rodeo Drive.

Seminole Hard Rock Casino Hollywood
Why not try your luck with a visit to Seminole Hard Rock Casino Hollywood where you can enjoy the entertainment at this popular casino in Hollywood? Discover the area's breathtaking sunrises and shops.

Sawgrass Mills
One of America’s largest malls, this massive shopping complex offers exceptional bargains on high-end merchandise.
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

Evening Boat Cruise through Downtown Ft. Lauderdale

Everglades Holiday Park Airboat Tours & Rides

Fort Lauderdale: 90-minute Celebrity Homes Sunset Cruise + Free Drink
Top hotels in Bay Colony

B Ocean Resort Fort Lauderdale Beach
Great hotel
Reviewed on 21 Apr 2026

Red Carpet Inn Airport and Cruise Port Hotel Fort Lauderdale
It was clean add comfortable.
Reviewed on 21 Apr 2026

Diplomat Beach Resort Hollywood, Curio Collection by Hilton
overprice , average food , outdoor pool was to small and no place to laydown , just the beach
Reviewed on 21 Apr 2026

Embassy Suites by Hilton Fort Lauderdale 17th Street
Room was nice, large, and very clean. Beds were super comfy. Breakfast was super busy, we never got food, but coffee was good.
Reviewed on 21 Apr 2026

Beach House Fort Lauderdale, a Hilton Resort
Stayed for a quick girls weekend and the property beautiful with a friendly/welcoming staff. The location was great as we had lots of great food options within walkable distance. However, our floor was under construction/ maintenance so it wasn't the cleanest. We were at the end of the hallway and ...
Reviewed on 21 Apr 2026

Costa Hollywood Beach Resort
Amazing being there many times won’t change it, everyone is super nice, the hotel super clean I just love it
Reviewed on 21 Apr 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 Lauderdale by the Sea Beach and Gold Coast Scuba.

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 Hugh Taylor Birch State Park.

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.
