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.

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.

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

Ocean Parasailing Adventure In Fort Lauderdale, FL

Bimini Bahamas Day Trip from Fort Lauderdale via Fast Ferry
Our pick of the best Downtown Fort Lauderdale Hotel Deals

Hilton Fort Lauderdale Marina
Yes
Reviewed on 18 Dec 2025

Embassy Suites by Hilton Fort Lauderdale 17th Street
ok
Reviewed on 24 Dec 2025

Riverside Hotel
Beautiful remodeled suite on the 12th floor. Wonderful.
Reviewed on 21 Dec 2025

Holiday Inn Express Ft. Lauderdale Cruise-Airport by IHG
Great location. Close to water taxi.
Reviewed on 24 Dec 2025

Four Points by Sheraton Fort Lauderdale Airport/Cruise Port
Front desk staff was great
Reviewed on 21 Dec 2025

Home2 Suites by Hilton Ft. Lauderdale Downtown, FL
Staff really great!
Reviewed on 21 Dec 2025
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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.

