Downtown Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale
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.
Things to do
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
Ocean Parasailing Adventure In Fort Lauderdale, FL
Bahamas Day Cruise with Hotel Pickup
Fort Lauderdale: 90-minute Celebrity Homes Sunset Cruise + Free Drink
Top hotels in Downtown Fort Lauderdale
Riverside Hotel
Great location. Also, appreciated the complementary drink coupon.
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026
Embassy Suites by Hilton Fort Lauderdale 17th Street
Breakfast actually hurt our stomachs. The eggs and bacon were weird. You only have bread and bagels as options. For coffee it’s Folger. Fruit selection was very slim and we were told not to touch the good fruit when a mimosa area came to be. Our sleep was ruined by the fact that every morning we ...
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
Omni Fort Lauderdale Hotel
Stay at the Omni was amazing. Free upgrade to large room with balcony definitely a surprise when we checked in. Room had champagne on ice, extra water and towels when we arrived. Don’t sleep on the chocolate covered pretzels either! Pool area was amazing with plenty of seating. Bar right by the pool ...
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Hyatt Place Fort Lauderdale Cruise Port & Convention Center
Nice place to stay walkable to the convention center. Nice food options walkable as well, la Vida Pura, Starbucks, Panera for good fast options. Appreciated that there are laundry facilities for guests. Nice comfortable lobby area with snacks for purchase, that was great as I arrived very early and ...
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026
Hilton Fort Lauderdale Marina
Staff helpful and polite, great location especially to cruise terminal
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026
Courtyard by Marriott Fort Lauderdale Downtown
Great choice for a hotel. Parking garage attached to the hotel. Well maintained and good layout. Great rooftop pool. Several restaurants within walking distance including two breakfast places and a good restaurant inside the hotel. A full five stars in my book especially for the price.
Reviewed on 28 Apr 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, 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 Beach and Las Olas Boulevard are some notable places to visit nearby.
17th Street Causeway
17th Street Causeway is beloved for its stunning beaches. Take some time to explore sights in the area like Southport Shopping Center and Harbor Shops.
