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.
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
Immerse yourself in animals, aquariums, and interactive science experiments in this vast museum.
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
VENICE OF AMERICA TOUR!! Best of Fort Lauderdale over 30 years!!!
Jungle Queen Riverboat 90-Minute Narrated Sightseeing Cruise in Fort Lauderdale
Evening Boat Cruise through Downtown Ft. Lauderdale
Water Taxi All Day hop-on hop-off Venice of America Boat Tour
Bahamas Day Cruise with Hotel Pickup
All You Can Eat BBQ Dinner and Show at Tropical Isle with Sightseeing Cruise
Our pick of the best Downtown Fort Lauderdale Hotel Deals
Riverside Hotel
Just a great location and staff. Las Olas is fun with good shops and some independents
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
Embassy Suites by Hilton Fort Lauderdale 17th Street
The breakfast was awesome! Loved the open air lobby! Pool area was lovely and my family really enjoyed it
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
Hyatt Place Fort Lauderdale Cruise Port & Convention Center
No complaints. No SHUTTLE TO MIAMI PIER. an airport suttle was 10.00 pp. Some uber/lyfe was cheaper. But overall breakfast made up for the "shuttle service" it looks like it maybe free airport service when they use "surcharge" to pier you expect to pay to the cruise port...
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Omni Fort Lauderdale Hotel
We had a great stay. The hotel is beautiful, super clean and the staff are very gentle.
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Courtyard by Marriott Fort Lauderdale Downtown
Room was clean, staff was attentive. Had to pay to park.😢 it is a perfect hotel of going to see a show at The Parker. We saw Devon Allman.
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
Hilton Fort Lauderdale Marina
The place is really nice
Reviewed on 8 May 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 Lauderdale Yacht Club Marina.
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, Southport Shopping Center and Harbor Shops 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.
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.
