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.
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.
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
Venice of America Tour | Millionaire's Row | Complimentary Drinks
Fort Lauderdale: 90-minute Celebrity Homes Sunset Cruise + Free Drink
Bimini Bahamas Day Trip from Fort Lauderdale via Fast Ferry
Top hotels in Downtown Fort Lauderdale
Embassy Suites by Hilton Fort Lauderdale 17th Street
The room was clean and quiet. This hotel is close to the cruise port and also very walkable for restaurants and pubs.
Reviewed on Feb 10, 2026
Hilton Fort Lauderdale Marina
Yes
Reviewed on Feb 16, 2026
Omni Fort Lauderdale Hotel
Thia our third time staying since they opened. Management made us feel so special! Like they truly cared about loyalty. This day and age that is nearly non-existant anymore. Only thing i can suggeat is better communication with cleaning staff. Seems to still have some growing pains in that area but ...
Reviewed on Feb 10, 2026
Riverside Hotel
Room great//sadly water not hot in 11th floor. In room coffee sucks!
Reviewed on Feb 9, 2026
Holiday Inn Express Ft. Lauderdale Cruise-Airport by IHG
Friendly , clean and helpful
Reviewed on Feb 11, 2026
Four Points by Sheraton Fort Lauderdale Airport/Cruise Port
would definitely stay again...
Reviewed on Feb 9, 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
While Las Olas Isles isn't home to many top sights, Las Olas Boulevard and Las Olas Beach are some notable places to visit nearby.
Central Fort Lauderdale
If you're spending some time in Central Fort Lauderdale, Osswald Park and Sistrink Marketplace & Brewery are top sights worth seeing.
Harbordale
While visiting Harbordale, you might make a stop by sights like Harbor Shops and Port Everglades Cruise Terminal 2.
Seven Isles
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Seven Isles and surrounding area, you can visit Las Olas Beach and Las Olas Boulevard.
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.
