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.
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.
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
Animals, aquariums and science experiments all under one roof.
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!!!
Jungle Queen Riverboat 90-Minute Narrated Sightseeing Cruise in Fort Lauderdale
Water Taxi All Day hop-on hop-off Venice of America Boat Tour
Bahamas Day Cruise with Hotel Pickup
Bimini Bahamas Day Trip from Fort Lauderdale via Fast Ferry
Everglades Day Safari from Ft Lauderdale
Top hotels in Downtown Fort Lauderdale
Riverside Hotel
"Great location. Pool was great. Staff were friendly and very helpful"
Reviewed on 21 Jun 2026
Hilton Fort Lauderdale Marina
"Room was spacious and very clean. Hotel was beautiful and has a nice view."
Reviewed on 20 Jun 2026
Embassy Suites by Hilton Fort Lauderdale 17th Street
"Kathleen at the front desk was phenomenal! We arrived very early for our stay, and she was able to get all of us into our rooms within an hour! The hotel was very busy with basketball and baseball tournaments, as well as World Cup soccer, but Kathleen was calm, kind and patient, and handled anything ..."
Reviewed on 21 Jun 2026
Omni Fort Lauderdale Hotel
"As soon as I checkwd out. I went to the lounge are to sit and have lunch with my 2 daughters while my son played in the Basketball Tournament. It had not been 1 hour since checking out. When we were treat like trash. An employee walked up to me and my 2 daughters and insisted they needed our table ..."
Reviewed on 21 Jun 2026
Courtyard by Marriott Fort Lauderdale Downtown
"Great job"
Reviewed on 20 Jun 2026
Hyatt Centric Las Olas Fort Lauderdale
"Clean and comfy great staff"
Reviewed on 21 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Downtown Fort Lauderdale
Hollywood Beach
While visiting Hollywood Beach, you might make a stop by sights like Hollywood Beach and Hollywood Beach Theatre.
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.
Central Beach
While visiting Central Beach, you might make a stop by sights like Fort Lauderdale Beach and Las Olas Beach.
Hollywood Lakes
While visiting Hollywood Lakes, you might make a stop by sights like Anne Kolb Nature Center and Hollywood Beach Golf Club.
Hollywood South Central Beach
If you're spending some time in Hollywood South Central Beach, Hollywood Beach and Sunny Isles Beach Beach are top sights worth seeing.
