Downtown Fort Lauderdale Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Las Olas Boulevard
4/5(8 reviews)
Fine dining, high-end shopping, art, culture and more – just minutes from Fort Lauderdale 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
Have fun with a range of interactive exhibits and discover the joy of science at this first-rate museum.
Historic Stranahan House Museum
You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Historic Stranahan House Museum in Fort Lauderdale. Discover the area's fascinating museums and shops.
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.
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.
Activities
VENICE OF AMERICA TOUR!! Best of Fort Lauderdale over 30 years!!!
NZ$50
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Jungle Queen Riverboat 90-Minute Narrated Sightseeing Cruise in Fort Lauderdale
NZ$48
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
All You Can Eat BBQ Dinner and Show at Tropical Isle with Sightseeing Cruise
NZ$138
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Ocean Parasailing Adventure In Fort Lauderdale, FL
NZ$140
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Sea Rocket Sunset & Intracoastal Cruise in Fort Lauderdale, FL
NZ$87
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Our pick of the best Downtown Fort Lauderdale Hotel Deals
Hilton Fort Lauderdale Marina
1881 SE 17th St Fort Lauderdale FL
The price is NZ$380 per night from 4 Jan to 5 Jan
NZ$380
4 Jan - 5 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this resort in Fort Lauderdale. Enjoy a marina, breakfast (surcharge) and a free beach shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,786 reviews)
Clean room. Nice staff
Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025
Embassy Suites by Hilton Fort Lauderdale 17th Street
1100 SE 17th Street Fort Lauderdale FL
The price is NZ$417 per night from 13 Jan to 14 Jan
NZ$417
13 Jan - 14 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Fort Lauderdale. Enjoy free breakfast, room service and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (791 reviews)
Hotel was good for price. Front desk almost always has a line and you ask them to water refill stations they will tell you there are none but there’s one by the pool. Although it may not be filtered? No signs by it saying it’s not. Waters at front desk are $3-$6. The restraint is slow food ok but ...
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025
Riverside Hotel
620 E Las Olas Blvd Fort Lauderdale FL
The price is NZ$479 per night from 5 Jan to 6 Jan
NZ$479
5 Jan - 6 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Fort Lauderdale. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,686 reviews)
Easiest check-in ever. Very friendly staff.
Reviewed on 26 Dec 2025
Holiday Inn Express Ft. Lauderdale Cruise-Airport by IHG
1500 SE 17th Causeway Fort Lauderdale FL
The price is NZ$263 per night from 6 Jan to 7 Jan
NZ$263
6 Jan - 7 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Fort Lauderdale. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,849 reviews)
Easy to access from airport and close to cruise terminal
Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025
Home2 Suites by Hilton Ft. Lauderdale Downtown, FL
315 NW 1st avenue Fort Lauderdale FL
The price is NZ$256 per night from 6 Jan to 7 Jan
NZ$256
6 Jan - 7 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Fort Lauderdale. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (979 reviews)
Everything was great 👍
Reviewed on 27 Dec 2025
Four Points by Sheraton Fort Lauderdale Airport/Cruise Port
1800 South Federal Highway Fort Lauderdale FL
The price is NZ$292 per night from 5 Jan to 6 Jan
NZ$292
5 Jan - 6 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Fort Lauderdale. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
Spacious room and good toiletries
Reviewed on 22 Dec 2025
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
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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, 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
4.5/5(8 area reviews)
If you're spending some time in East Fort Lauderdale, Fort Lauderdale Beach and Las Olas Boulevard are top sights worth seeing.
Downtown Fort Lauderdale Travel Guide
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