Are you dying to know about one of Fort Lauderdale’s hottest spots for dining, entertainment, shopping, and more? Looking for the heart of this South Florida city? Then you will want head to the Las Olas Riverfront located in downtown Fort Lauderdale.
Las Olas Riverfront is your mecca for fine dining, clubs, unique boutiques, museums, entertainment, culture, and much more. In this post, we will tell you about many of the best places to visit at the Las Olas Riverfront on your next vacation to the Fort Lauderdale area. You will want to note, however, that the best way to enjoy the Las Olas Riverfront may be to just go, soak in the atmosphere, and explore all that downtown Fort Lauderdale has to offer.
One of the best ways to get to the Las Olas Riverfront is by boat. Yes, you heard us right. Due to the Intracoastal Waterways that run through Fort Lauderdale, you can actually travel through much of the city through its extensive canal system. Many of the restaurants on the Las Olas Riverfront will actually allow you to pull your FL boat rental right up to their dock and may even serve you from your boat! If you want to rent a boat, you can spend the day out on the water and then pull up to the Las Olas Riverfront in the evening to get some food and maybe enjoy some nightlife.
A few of the restaurants and shops you may want check out include:
- Argie Grill – an Argentinean restaurant featuring a variety of dishes.
- Riverfront Pizzeria – get New York-style pizza by the slice!
- Papaya Gyro – you can eat in or take out falafel, hummus, hamburgers, hot dogs, and more at this American-Mediterranean fusion restaurant.
- Heart to Art Studio – see your favorite photo transformed into a digitally “painted” portrait you can take home as a souvenir.
- Ichiban Clothing Company – new to the Riverfront, Ichiban features trendy apparel and various accessories.
In addition to its restaurants and shops, you can also visit some of Fort Lauderdale’s great museums located downtown. The Museum of Discovery and Science has over 200 interactive and educational displays about everything from space to the Everglades to the coral reef and beyond. Plus, the Museum of Discovery and Science is also home to South Florida’s largest movie screen at the AutoNation IMAX theater. This Fort Lauderdale attraction is great if you are on a family vacation.
Another museum you may want to visit is The Old Fort Lauderdale Museum of History, located right on the Riverfront. This museum tells Fort Lauderdale’s story and allows you to catch a glimpse at this city’s unique past. You can see historical artifacts and other exhibits unique to Fort Lauderdale. One other museum we want to mention is the Museum of Art, which is right across from the Riverfront. You may enjoy seeing the impressionist William Glackens’ exhibit, which happens to be the largest in the world.
Throughout the summer, you can also catch a variety of events that happen right on or near the Las Olas Riverfront. In 2010, you will definitely want to check out their Suntrust Sunday Jazz Festival dates that begin in March and extend through December. This jazz festival features a variety of artists and performances that you will not want to miss.
From events to shopping to docking your boat for a bite to eat, Las Olas Riverfront is the place to be in Fort Lauderdale. The heart of the city, Las Olas Riverfront is hopping all day and night, so be sure to check out all that it has to offer on your next Fort Lauderdale getaway.
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