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.
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.
Activities
VENICE OF AMERICA TOUR!! Best of Fort Lauderdale over 30 years!!!
Evening Boat Cruise through Downtown Ft. Lauderdale
Jungle Queen Riverboat 90-Minute Narrated Sightseeing Cruise in Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale: 90-minute Celebrity Homes Sunset Cruise + Free Drink
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
Embassy Suites by Hilton Fort Lauderdale 17th Street
The receptionists & the room were great. The female bartender was rude during the evening reception & as was the male taking omelette breakfast orders in the morning…
Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026
Hilton Fort Lauderdale Marina
Very good and close to cruise terminal. Restaurant was good with wonderful outside water view. We sat outside and dinner wad good but hotel prices for what it is. Paying for convenience. Margaritas were good and made with fresh juice. Room was exceptionally quiet and great water view. Staff at front ...
Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026
Omni Fort Lauderdale Hotel
Great location and great room
Reviewed on 29 Jan 2026
Holiday Inn Express Ft. Lauderdale Cruise-Airport by IHG
Great room!
Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026
Riverside Hotel
The staff are very nice and helpful and the restaurant is very good.
Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026
Flow Fort Lauderdale Hotel
Laundry in the room
Reviewed on 5 Feb 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 Osswald Park.
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.
