Downtown Fort Lauderdale Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Downtown Fort Lauderdale
Popular places to visit
Las Olas Boulevard
This vibrant district packed with chic boutiques, art galleries, and restaurants offers a welcome break from the beach.
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
Immerse yourself in animals, aquariums, and interactive science experiments in this vast museum.
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.
Activities
Jungle Queen Riverboat 90-Minute Narrated Sightseeing Cruise in Fort Lauderdale
Bahamas Day Cruise with Hotel Pickup
All You Can Eat BBQ Dinner and Show at Tropical Isle with Sightseeing Cruise
Evening Boat Cruise through Downtown Ft. Lauderdale
Bimini Bahamas Day Trip from Fort Lauderdale via Fast Ferry
Ocean Parasailing Adventure In Fort Lauderdale, FL
Our pick of the best Downtown Fort Lauderdale Hotel Deals
Riverside Hotel
Great property with THE best gym, friendly staff, great restaurants and close to a ton of restaurants and bars- must eat at Luigi’s!
Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026
Hilton Fort Lauderdale Marina
The marina view was beautiful, and the woman who checked us in was so kind to me and my kids. And the transportation was a breeze! If we do another cruise, we will stay here again
Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026
Hyatt Place Fort Lauderdale Cruise Port & Convention Center
Holiday Inn Express Ft. Lauderdale Cruise-Airport by IHG
The staff members were kind and very helpful
Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026
Tru by Hilton Fort Lauderdale Downtown
Es cerca de aeropuerto, cerca de Olas Boulevard, cerca de varios museos, zona tranquila, instalaciones perfectas para un buen descanso. El desayuno, súper completo. Todo el personal muy amable.
Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026
Flow Hotel Fort Lauderdale
The property amenities were great, staff is okay, was met with some rudeness from one person and a lack of communication from another when trying to address an issue I had with my room. Location is right next to downtown so that was convenient. I’ve been to quite of bit of hotels across the world, ...
Reviewed on 24 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.
