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
VENICE OF AMERICA TOUR!! Best of Fort Lauderdale over 30 years!!!
Fort Lauderdale: 90-minute Celebrity Homes Sunset Cruise + Free Drink
Ocean Parasailing Adventure In Fort Lauderdale, FL
Evening Boat Cruise through Downtown Ft. Lauderdale
Bahamas Day Cruise with Hotel Pickup
Top hotels in Downtown Fort Lauderdale
Embassy Suites by Hilton Fort Lauderdale 17th Street
Arrived late for check in. Informed the room I reserved 6 months prior was not available. Nothing done to rectify the situation that night. Have away all the 2 queen rooms that day before we arrived even though that is what I reserved). No bottled in room (Hilton honors member). No dry/clean towels ...
Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026
Riverside Hotel
Provided a late check out!
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026
Hilton Fort Lauderdale Marina
Great location! Very close to the cruise port and airport! Amazing staff, amazing restaurant onsite! Room was updated and clean. Thank you!
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026
Omni Fort Lauderdale Hotel
Exceeded our expectations
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026
Holiday Inn Express Ft. Lauderdale Cruise-Airport by IHG
Location to cruise port, some shopping and restaurants is great. We waited for over 40 minutes at the airport for the shuttle to arrive for pick up. I tried calling the hotel twice and couldn’t get through to anyone. The man on check in was super rude when I let him know about the shuttle and the ...
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026
Tru by Hilton Fort Lauderdale Downtown
The room smell as if someone piss on the floors
Reviewed on 16 Mar 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.
