Downtown Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale
Visit Downtown Fort Lauderdale
Popular places to visit
Las Olas Boulevard
Shops, art galleries and restaurants line a two-lane street that is Fort Lauderdale’s answer to California’s Rodeo Drive.
Museum of Discovery and Science
Animals, aquariums and science experiments all under one roof.
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.
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!!!
Fort Lauderdale: 90-minute Celebrity Homes Sunset Cruise + Free Drink
Bahamas Day Cruise with Hotel Pickup
Bimini Bahamas Day Trip from Fort Lauderdale via Fast Ferry
1-Hour Interactive Pirate Cruise (arrive 30 minutes early)
Everglades Day Safari from Ft Lauderdale
Top hotels in Downtown Fort Lauderdale
Embassy Suites by Hilton Fort Lauderdale 17th Street
Overall great stay! Front reception and restaurant staff showed excellent hospitality and service!
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Riverside Hotel
Wonderful vacation stay
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Hilton Fort Lauderdale Marina
Staff was The overall experience was extremely disappointing. Many basic elements in the room were not functioning properly—the shower did not drain, the toilet handle was falling off, and other fixtures appeared poorly maintained. In addition, the key cards repeatedly failed, requiring multiple ...
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Omni Fort Lauderdale Hotel
The pool was not visible from my room
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Holiday Inn Express Ft. Lauderdale Cruise-Airport by IHG
Stayed at the hotel for a night prior to cruise. Waited in the airport more than one hour for the shuttle and never came. After all the long wait we decided to take a cab to the hotel. The room was ok, clean but outdated. Reception area and the lobby don’t look attractive. Not a good first impression. ...
Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026
Tru by Hilton Fort Lauderdale Downtown
Unsleepable room with so much street noise (loud sirens, train whistles, gate bells, people) that it sounded like we were outside and not in a room. Inside, the ice machine and elevator noise was excessive. The three people in our room got no sleep all night. This stay was not good.
Reviewed on 8 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 Osswald Park and Sistrink Marketplace & Brewery.
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.
