River Run Travel Guide
Fort Lauderdale
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
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.
Las Olas Boulevard
Shops, art galleries and restaurants line a two-lane street that is Fort Lauderdale’s answer to California’s Rodeo Drive.
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
Miami: 1-hour Jetcar Rental
Fort Lauderdale: 90-minute Celebrity Homes Sunset Cruise + Free Drink
1-Hour Interactive Pirate Cruise (arrive 30 minutes early)
Top hotels in River Run
B Ocean Resort Fort Lauderdale Beach
Perfect
Reviewed on 22 Jan 2026
Red Carpet Inn Airport and Cruise Port Hotel Fort Lauderdale
Yes, burt no real blanket!
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026
Best Western Plus Ft Lauderdale Hollywood Airport Hotel
Average motel-like or below average hotel and subpar breakfast. The staff are lovely, but the hotel is charging WAY too much for their rooms (up to $300 per night) in the condition that they are in. Scratchy sheets, not a formal blanket/comforter, uncomfortable pillows, scratchy and yellow stained ...
Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026
Crowne Plaza Hotel Fort Lauderdale Airport/Cruiseport by IHG
Very courteous staff and went out of their way to get us an early check in.
Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026
Sherry Frontenac Oceanfront Hotel
Quick check in easy check out
Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026
Ocean Sky Hotel and Resort
Excellent hotel for a fantastic weekend for Hoosier fans
Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around River Run
Downtown Fort Lauderdale
Cosy bars a bustling port and top sights from Las Olas Boulevard to Historic Stranahan House Museum – discover Downtown Fort Lauderdale, a destination also famous for its beaches.
Harbordale
If you're spending some time in Harbordale, Harbor Shops and Port Everglades Cruise Terminal 2 are top sights worth seeing.
Central Fort Lauderdale
While visiting Central Fort Lauderdale, you might make a stop by sights like Sistrink Marketplace & Brewery and Andrews Living Art Studio.
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.
Harbor Beach
Harbor Beach might not have many top sights, but Port Everglades and Las Olas Boulevard are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
