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.
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.
Museum of Discovery and Science
Animals, aquariums and science experiments all under one roof.
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
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
"Excellent location. Very well maintained property. Very courteous staff. When we arrived early at around 10am, a room was ready and they gave it to us without trying to scam us asking for an early check in fee or making us wait. There was a minor issue with the room and this was resolved immediately. ..."
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Embassy Suites by Hilton Fort Lauderdale 17th Street
"Absolutely beautiful facility, and rooms! The staff is just so helpful and courteous as well. We enjoyed the welcome reception and appreciated the excellent breakfast which was plentiful."
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Courtyard by Marriott Fort Lauderdale Downtown
"Great place!!!!"
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
Omni Fort Lauderdale Hotel
"Amazing staff and 5 star experience next time in Fort Lauderdale I’ll definitely stay again."
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Hilton Fort Lauderdale Marina
"$55 per day for parking is ridiculous"
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Hyatt Place Fort Lauderdale Cruise Port & Convention Center
"Everything was good Hotel was newly renovated Close to the port for cruises"
Reviewed on 18 May 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 Lauderdale Yacht Club Marina.
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, 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 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.
