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
Bahamas Day Cruise with Hotel Pickup
Bimini Bahamas Day Trip from Fort Lauderdale via Fast Ferry
Dining at Hard Rock Cafe Hollywood FL
Ocean Parasailing Adventure In Fort Lauderdale, FL
Sea Rocket Intracoastal Holiday Lights Cruise in Fort Lauderdale
Top hotels in Downtown Fort Lauderdale
Embassy Suites by Hilton Fort Lauderdale 17th Street
Wonderful location. Will stay here again pre-cruise
Reviewed on 9 Dec 2025
Hilton Fort Lauderdale Marina
Staff was helpful and amenities were nice.
Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025
Riverside Hotel
Clean room, clean hotel, friendly staff and hotel location.
Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025
Holiday Inn Express Ft. Lauderdale Cruise-Airport by IHG
Nice staff, no carpets, clean spaces, coffee available for free 24/7
Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025
Tru by Hilton Fort Lauderdale Downtown
Decent place to stay
Reviewed on 9 Dec 2025
Home2 Suites by Hilton Ft. Lauderdale Downtown, FL
The hotel staff were hospitable and friendly. The environment is well kept and very clean. I enjoyed my stay and will return.
Reviewed on 7 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Downtown Fort Lauderdale Travel Guide
Hotels Near Downtown Fort Lauderdale, Fort Lauderdale
- East Fort Lauderdale Hotels
- Central Fort Lauderdale Hotels
- Victoria Park Hotels
- Harbordale Hotels
- Las Olas Isles Hotels
- Poinciana Park Hotels
- 17th Street Causeway Hotels
- Lauderdale Harbours Hotels
- Riverwalk Fort Lauderdale Hotels
- Colee Hammock Hotels
- Beverly Heights Hotels
- Croissant Park Hotels
- South Middle River Hotels
- Middle River Terrace Hotels
- Lake Ridge Hotels
- River Oaks Hotels
- Hendricks and Venice Isles Hotels
- Flagler Village Hotels
- Tarpon River Hotels
- Sailboat Bend Hotels
