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.
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.
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
VENICE OF AMERICA TOUR!! Best of Fort Lauderdale over 30 years!!!
Bahamas Day Cruise with Hotel Pickup
Jungle Queen Riverboat 90-Minute Narrated Sightseeing Cruise in Fort Lauderdale
Ocean Parasailing Adventure In Fort Lauderdale, FL
Fort Lauderdale: 90-minute Celebrity Homes Sunset Cruise + Free Drink
Top hotels in Downtown Fort Lauderdale
Embassy Suites by Hilton Fort Lauderdale 17th Street
Breakfast was Amazing/Happy hour poor/The whole property was kind of dirty and needs a big time cleaning
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026
Riverside Hotel
Fantastic
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026
Hilton Fort Lauderdale Marina
Internet was down and check-in was long lines and slow. They charged for checking in. We were 30 minutes early and the line was 45 minutes long
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026
Omni Fort Lauderdale Hotel
Staff was great
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026
Hyatt Place Fort Lauderdale Cruise Port & Convention Center
They need a bigger lobby area and breakfast eating area!
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026
Holiday Inn Express Ft. Lauderdale Cruise-Airport by IHG
Clean,friendly, easy shuttle close to shopping
Reviewed on 9 Apr 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.
