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.
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.
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.
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
Evening Boat Cruise through Downtown Ft. Lauderdale
Bimini Bahamas Day Trip from Fort Lauderdale via Fast Ferry
Bahamas Day Cruise with Hotel Pickup
Fort Lauderdale: 90-minute Celebrity Homes Sunset Cruise + Free Drink
Top hotels in Downtown Fort Lauderdale
Riverside Hotel
Great location. Excellent staff clean clean rooms. We had a great view!!
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025
Hilton Fort Lauderdale Marina
I really enjoyed our room… Third floor of the tower. Very nice shower, products, and a very comfortable bed. Not a great view from the lower floor but still could see some water. The restaurant had wonderful food for dinner and quick service to the pool.
Reviewed on 21 Oct 2025
Embassy Suites by Hilton Fort Lauderdale 17th Street
Nice property and amenities.
Reviewed on 21 Oct 2025
Holiday Inn Express Ft. Lauderdale Cruise-Airport by IHG
Perfect for an overnight stay and access to the cruise port.
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025
Hampton Inn Ft. Lauderdale/Downtown Las Olas Area
The coffee provided in room was terrible!!! There is a $50 per night security fee refundable that we were unaware of. They charge over $20 for parking which we were unaware of also.
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025
Four Points by Sheraton Fort Lauderdale Airport/Cruise Port
Great place to stay! Friendly staff and great bar!
Reviewed on 20 Oct 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 Las Olas Beach.
Harbordale
If you're spending some time in Harbordale, Harbor Shops and Southport Shopping Center 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.
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
- 17th Street Causeway Hotels
- Poinciana Park Hotels
- Lauderdale Harbours Hotels
- Riverwalk Fort Lauderdale Hotels
- Colee Hammock Hotels
- Beverly Heights Hotels
- Middle River Terrace Hotels
- Croissant Park Hotels
- Lake Ridge Hotels
- South Middle River Hotels
- River Oaks Hotels
- Hendricks and Venice Isles Hotels
- Tarpon River Hotels
- Flagler Village Hotels
- Sailboat Bend Hotels
