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.
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.
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.
Things to do
Jungle Queen Riverboat 90-Minute Narrated Sightseeing Cruise in Fort Lauderdale
Dining at Hard Rock Cafe Hollywood FL
Fort Lauderdale: 90-minute Celebrity Homes Sunset Cruise + Free Drink
All You Can Eat BBQ Dinner and Show at Tropical Isle with Sightseeing Cruise
VENICE OF AMERICA TOUR!! Best of Fort Lauderdale over 30 years!!!
Top hotels in Downtown Fort Lauderdale
Hilton Fort Lauderdale Marina
Great service by staff.
Reviewed on 20 Dec 2025
Embassy Suites by Hilton Fort Lauderdale 17th Street
Only had two towels Called for more and the toilet paper holder was broken off the wall But clean and beautiful
Reviewed on 20 Dec 2025
Riverside Hotel
Beautiful remodeled suite on the 12th floor. Wonderful.
Reviewed on 21 Dec 2025
Holiday Inn Express Ft. Lauderdale Cruise-Airport by IHG
One of the cleanest places I've stayed in in a long time. And very very friendly staff. Good location to the port walkable to grocery store and several restaurant options. Would definitely stay here again. Thanks
Reviewed on 20 Dec 2025
Four Points by Sheraton Fort Lauderdale Airport/Cruise Port
I didn’t make use of the bar or restaurant. There were stores and restaurants in the general area that I patronized instead. I found the service at the hotel to be outstanding. If you come in a little earlier than expected (before check in time) they might let you into your room before the official ...
Reviewed on 21 Dec 2025
Tru by Hilton Fort Lauderdale Downtown
We stayed one night after our cruise. They let us check in early, so awesome. Nice clean and comfortable room. Friendly and helpful staff. Nice pool and exercise room as well as laundry facilities. Good breakfast, do wish they didn't use paper and plastic silverware though.
Reviewed on 17 Dec 2025
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 Lauderdale Yacht Club Marina.
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 Boulevard and Fort Lauderdale Beach 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.
