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.
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.
Museum of Discovery and Science
Animals, aquariums and science experiments all under one roof.
NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale
Walls of this elegant and futuristic building are adorned with a diverse range of works by contemporary artists, from Tracey Emin to David Horvitz.
Historic Stranahan House Museum
You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Historic Stranahan House Museum in Fort Lauderdale. Discover the area's fascinating museums and shops.
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!!!
Jungle Queen Riverboat 90-Minute Narrated Sightseeing Cruise in Fort Lauderdale
Miami: 1-hour Jetcar Rental
Ocean Parasailing Adventure In Fort Lauderdale, FL
Fort Lauderdale: 90-minute Celebrity Homes Sunset Cruise + Free Drink
1-Hour Interactive Pirate Cruise (arrive 30 minutes early)
Top hotels in Downtown Fort Lauderdale
Hilton Fort Lauderdale Marina
All fine
Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026
Embassy Suites by Hilton Fort Lauderdale 17th Street
The room was nice, clean. Elevators were a pain, we were on the 11th floor and we had some very long waits. The breakfast buffet was big but it was so jammed with people that the quality suffered.
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
Riverside Hotel
This was an amazing, relaxing and will come back stay. We checked in and were pleasantly surprised at the hotel layout. The rooms were clean and modern without voiding the history of this location. I would have like to hear about the amenities during check in because we learned of the pool and gym ...
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026
Holiday Inn Express Ft. Lauderdale Cruise-Airport by IHG
Clean hotel with fast friendly service
Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026
Four Points by Sheraton Fort Lauderdale Airport/Cruise Port
Spacious room and good toiletries
Reviewed on 22 Dec 2025
Home2 Suites by Hilton Ft. Lauderdale Downtown, FL
It was phenomenal, room was clean and all staff has good customer service skills and they go above and beyond to ensure that all your needs are met.
Reviewed on 2 Jan 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, 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.
