River Run Travel Guide
Fort Lauderdale
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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 lively bars.
Las Olas Boulevard
Shops, art galleries and restaurants line a two-lane street that is Fort Lauderdale’s answer to California’s Rodeo Drive.
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.
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
Bahamas Day Cruise with Hotel Pickup
Miami: 1-hour Jetcar Rental
Everglades Airboat Adventure with Alligator & Reptile Exhibit
Bimini Bahamas Day Trip from Fort Lauderdale via Fast Ferry
Top hotels in River Run
B Ocean Resort Fort Lauderdale Beach
Room was nice but cold. Good view.
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026
Red Carpet Inn Airport and Cruise Port Hotel Fort Lauderdale
Staff was courteous and helpful. But motel is old and outdated. The room i was in was nicely updated (bedding, flooring, bath, everything), but entry door and overall safety feel wasn't what i hoped for. Still, my car was fine, and room was clean. 3 stars.
Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026
The Sunny
Our stay at The Sunny was wonderful! The rooms and facilities are brand new (you can almost smell the fresh paint) and there were many thoughtful touches (like fresh orange juice in the lobby) that made our stay truly memorable. The staff goes above and beyond to be accommodating/ especially the ...
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026
Crowne Plaza Hotel Fort Lauderdale Airport/Cruiseport by IHG
Room was ckean. Bathroom doir could'
Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026
Sherry Frontenac Oceanfront Hotel
Entire floor and my room was musty and smelled gross. I booked conjoined rooms with Expedia and confirmed with the hotel but they didn’t give us conjoined rooms.
Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Coral Springs South
First of all your site did not indicate it was a handicapped room, the front desk clerk did not let me know it was a handicap room! No place to hang our clothes, the vent on the bathroom was extremely noisy
Reviewed on 10 Feb 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 Osswald Park.
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.
